Jenn's Poems and Quotes

My Poems ---------- *A Step Toward The Perfect Society* Why is life so cruel to so many people? Why can’t it be a bit easier to bare? Does everyone deserve what they get? What makes people deserve a life so unfair? If everyone was created equal, Then what changed this world for the worse? Why can’t everyone be themselves, Without living a life that’s seemingly cursed? Who created negative peer pressure? For once can’t the world be kind? Since when do looks create a person? Shouldn’t judgements be based on personality and mind? So many people live a life they shouldn’t live – Either awarded for taking someone’s self-esteem away, Or punished for the positives they try to give. Can someone give this world some morals? Can we teach people to become equal once again? Isn’t there a way to create a society like that? One with lessons and equality among men? If we could learn to accept the rejected, And treat all the different the same, Then everyone could live a life they deserve – A life without loneliness, sadness, or shame. *Letting Go Of Love* When did I stop loving you? When did I move on? Yesterday was spent in your arms And now memories are what I rely upon. It all seems so blurry What made it finally end? All I know is that I’m moving on now With no broken heart needed to be mend. At times all I wanted was for you to be punished To understand that in life you can’t always win. But I know that you deserve better than that For how you’ve made me smile from within. You taught me to trust Yet your actions made me cry. But everytime it seemed you were there To once again dry my eyes. You created feelings in me that I didn’t know I had And appeared to be a blessing from above. I felt Joy, Happiness, Belonging, Worth - And was led to a feeling I believe to be love. But behind all the love was carelessness And I finally decided I had shed my last tear. So I began my journey to move past the pain - To try and find worth in that girl in the mirror. I tried to believe I was ready To take whatever life happened to send. I think I started to make sense of the fact That you’d only be there for me as a friend. S l o w l y i n t h e e n d Y o u j u s t -- let go. You panicked and tried to catch me But I was no longer there for you to hold. I landed safely with both feet on the ground Reflecting on all the good times we had. I realized that I was still going to miss you But it wasn’t enough to make me truly sad. I watched as you gave up and left me Knowing that I had allowed you to leave. Not a tear I shed as you walk away Knowing someplace – I’ll always love you and you’ll always love me. *It Already Is* I know you’re falling so hard, so fast, And I know it’s because you hold on to the past. You’re stuck in a moment so confusing, so tough, But you gotta break through, you just gotta get up. I know life grabs you, and it pulls you in, And I know it seems as though you can’t win. You think your thoughts in circles without ends, Your life spins around, and your friends all pretend. They act like they care, but you’re not sure they do, Though you shouldn’t be surprised if they like you for you. But you look to the past, and expect it to care, And meanwhile the present doesn’t seem to be there. I know what you mean, I know how you feel, That the nightmare doesn’t end, that it’s all way too real. But take a step back, and view it again, Change the nightmares to dreams, and you’ll find there’s an end. You don’t have to run without knowing where to go, You can stop and hold on to the positives you know. Understand how much worse your life could be, And then view all the happiness there is to see. Good times’ll come and go along with the bad, But you’ll make it through both with the friends that you have. I know boyfriends and girlfriends will come and go too, And I know sometimes friends won’t stick with you through. But there’ll always be some people you just gotta trust, And many times in life where you just can’t give up. So keep an open mind and there’ll be nothing you miss, And believe everything’s all right, because it already is. *Under the Same Sky* I gaze at the soft velvet cape that surrounds me -The Sky- A Beautiful Blanket That sends comfort to those with lonely hearts. I cast my troubles into sparkling, magical jars -The Stars- Meaningful Messengers Which communicate between those far apart. My reflections are now a part of the light That shines into the eyes of my love… Our thoughts soon join together Thanks to the heralds above. S e p a r a t e d by a thousand miles Yet comforted by twinkling embraces; The many stars in the evening sky Are the same in both places. *As Though It’s Not Your Life* Your thoughts, beliefs, and cares can all change because of the decisions of others... You watch as your life doesn't seem to be yours anymore, It seems like there's nothing you can do, It seems as though your life will never return to how it was... You realize you cannot alwayz plan out your future, Some things will sadly change, Some things will fill you with great amounts of confusion... But though you cannot control the feelings, and emotions felt by others, Though you cannot make their choices, and choose their way of life, What you can control, is your decision to be strong and move on... *A Poem With No Name* I sit here with my pen in hand, the possibilities endless yet impossible. I feel the need to write down life's questions, Although I'm sure the answers will not come. I'm filled with the need to record my emotions, But my mind is empty of all feelings. I wish to address to my friends how much I care, And to my foes how I disagree with them greatly. However, my friends need no reminder of my feelings, And my enemies have no need of my constant complaints. I'd like to write stories filled with the morals of my life, Yet the time needed for such a task is unavailable to me. I could write small quotes of inspiration, But the world's often too busy to stop and smell such roses. So instead I'll sit here And simply write about what I will not write about. *Friendships and Clouds* Friendships are like clouds. Some f l o a t by coming and going with each new day. Some are more permanent when there is nothing around to blow them away… But no matter which kind They’re always present somewhere Even if the sky appears to be empty. Friendships are like clouds. They start out pleasant calm happy… Sometimes they stay like that forever, but sometimes they change for the worse - Turn DARK and bring LIGHTENING and THUNDER to your life. Friendships are like clouds. They come in many different shapes colors sizes… But no matter their appearance, they all effect your world. Sometimes they BLOCK out the sun and protect you from the heat. Or sometimes they bring rain and help things grow and become beautiful. But no matter how l o n g they last, How happy they make you, What form they come in, Or how helpful they are in your life, Friendships are like clouds – delicate powerful and full of meaning. *Like a Rose* I am a rose. At first glance I appear to be gentle beautiful perfect… However, A closer look reveals thorns flaws vulnerability… Although many look past my imperfections, They sometimes cause me to hurt others by accident. But once the thorns are overcome, One sees how much I have to give. I come in many colors, Each one contributing something different to the world. I consist of many petals, Each one being a characterisitc that makes me who I am. Although a couple of the petals may be brown unwanted - The majority are full of beauty. They each have something unique about them, andwhencombined, They form a flower that can put smiles on the faces of others. When given the task of helping someone, I always succeed. I can brighten someone’s day Add color to their garden Bring a pleasant scent to their home. Although I have moments when I am unhappy CLOSE my petals hide the beauty I have to give, I try to stay o p e n and share my feeings and talents with those around me. I am a rose… *The Power of Words* To most, words are like pillows. You can toss them around, Abuse them, Or use them solely for your own comfort. They’re hardly ever thought about – Just always available to help you out. Words are taken for granted. Thought of as unimportant – Meaningless. But a single word, like a single jewel, is Unique, Delicate, Precious. For where would we be without them? Imagine a world with no voice. No sound to express feelings. No writing to record your emotions. Wouldn’t we all be regretful then? If suddenly words just Disappeared Vanished Abandoned us? If the world’s most precious gems Were gone forever? They shape a person – Help create their very personality. Yet even still, They are not chosen wisely. Like pillows in a pillow fight, Words are thrown carelessly back and forth. They fly through the air during every argument – Neither side realizing their power Until someone gets hit And falls off the bed. Although words carry a meaning, The meaning intended And the words being said Do not always match. This causes PAIN, REGRET, Even ANGER. It is for this reason that we must respect words. Treat them as the jewels that they are Instead of the pillows that we think of them to be. And realize that they are what give Beauty and Meaning To the world in which we live. *My Sister the Intruder* The smiling sun shines down As summer heat fills the air. The warm breeze Like a sailboat Sails smoothly Through my open window. On my bed I lie Trying hard to focus on what needs to get done. -But then- Slicing through the sweet scented air My sister’s voice cuts through. Her squeaky mouse’s voice Breaks the silence Causing it to S H A T T E R – A m i l l i o n p i e c e s n o w o n t h e g r o u n d . “Heather won’t play the games I want to play!” Her complaint squeezes its way Into my peaceful world. An explosion of sound Like the crash of a huge tree Chopped down in a quiet forest. My bubble of concentration Now ruined Split apart by her shouts for help. There she stands Frustration on her dirt-covered face – Looking as though she’d just recovered From sliding into home plate. Her hair all in KNOTS, As if created by young children Making their first attempts to tie a bow. Her clothes matched if you squinted really hard, And I thought about how much better I would’ve done At choosing an outfit in the dark. Caught up in my own anger, I push her quickly out the door Hoping that my bubble will reform. Yelling as she leaves She seems transformed From the runner sliding into home, To the angry coach SCREAMING on the bench. Like an ELEPHANT, She STOMPS down the stairs Causing the shattered pieces of silence To bounce around on the floor. I return to my work Finding that my train of thought has derailed And that my mind has run completely off it’s track. As I refocus on my task I try building a stronger forcefield. One that can withstand My sister. My Quotes ----------------- Life will always supply you with the relationships you need to get through every situation… Don’t be sad when losing a friendship – it just means that you no longer have a strong need for that person in your life… If necessary, a new relationship will be waiting right around the corner… True happiness comes from being loved for who you are, not what you try to be… So just be yourself from the very beginning so you can be happy your entire life… When you fear the worst is yet to come, know that the best can’t be much further beyond that… Life may not always be fair, but that doesn’t mean it’s your job to get revenge on those treating you poorly… If you don’t let life follow its natural course, you’ll end up with things worse than how they began… Those who seek constant acknowledgement and attention will surely receive what they desire – they will end up being the topic of negative conversation when they are not around... Don’t waste time and evergy on the little problems, because things change as often as day turns to night…

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