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Going through quite an immense crush on a work colleague right now, I need to let this out. And I will ask her out one day soon A lonely desk, time so precious, Each day comes, each day goes, But thinking of your smile, of the time we may next meet, Admonishes the agony, washes away the woes. Deadlines a dash, impossible tasks to tend, I gain strength through your smile, now there's hope, A point to each problem, a method to the madness, At the start of every Monday morning there is a way to cope. Our talks may now and then be trimmed, As we immerse ourselves within the confines of our drastic demands, But nothing will ever give me more pleasure, Than the thought of one day walking with you, hand in hand. If only there were a way, corporate world be damned, To let you know how much I appreciate the simple, special sanctuary of your smile, Surely there is no wrong in how I feel, For even if there were to be, this boy isn't going anywhere for a long, long while.
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Just Me I am content, I am just me, My humble reflection, May not be the mark of perfection, But in that mirror hanging on the wall, I see a person still standing tall. I am happy, I am just me, I'm surely not that quaint, And certainly no saint, Yet still a person with a soul, Slowly but surely striving towards my goal. I am the forest, I am the dim light, That the misty sky sends through the trees, Surrounded by the presence of the ocean breeze, Yet unrelenting I withstand its whisper and its gaze, A symbol of shelter that remains unphased. I am the mountain, I am the summit, Looking down I see the inhabitants of a fast moving land, Of which only the good I allow to stand, To scale the height of my precipice and see, How long it takes to truly know me. I am a castle, A fortress of might, The strength of a sturdy heart standing guard, Shielding me from the facade, Of those beyond the gates who seek to harm, Always alert but never alarmed. I am the sky, I am the birds that take flight, With watchful eyes secure and steady, Ever resilient and ever ready, But above all I'm just me, The forest, the mountain and the sea.
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Something we can all relate to at some stage in our lives, hope you enjoy it, my latest. No Shame in Crying To those who plead for another go, And the many who crave for a chance to grow, Tears of despair and hope filling their eyes, How admirable they may be for trying, There sure is no shame in crying. To the man on the street corner pleading for a simple dollar, Yearning for the donation of a passing by scholar, Aimlessly they appear to wander without a single care, Whilst the man's hopes of redemption are slowly dying, He sees no shame in crying. To the girl who simply seeks to eradicate adversity, a star in the making, Slowly her hopes and dreams are awakening, The whole world her stage, she's relinquished her lifelong facade, As her friends occupy their materialistic minds with each pair of shoes they are buying, She sees no shame in crying. To the men and women who witness the changing of lives, Of mothers, fathers, children, husbands and wives, Each day a symbol of persistent pride and triumphant tenacity, Their courage and service to humankind never denying, They see no shame in crying. To the teenage romantic who's doing it tough, Tired of being belittled and told they aren't good enough, The genuine battlers whose hearts are made of pure gold, Forget the doubters and keep on trying, Because there really is no shame in crying.
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ALL I EVER WANTED All I ever wanted, Was someone to love, Someone special and divine, And who would be uniquely mine. All I ever wanted, Was someone to kiss, Someone who would stay close in times of despair, And who would always care. All I ever wanted, Was someone ever present when life gets tough, Someone who would hold on real tight, And who would keep me warm at night. All I ever wanted, Was someone to hug, Someone who would quell my every fear, And who would dry my ever tear. All I ever wanted, Was someone close and near, Someone who would be my one true friend, And who would stay until the end. All I ever wanted, Was someone to be my rhythm, Someone who would be my defining dance, And who would give me a second chance. All I ever wanted, Was someone who would listen, Someone who would reach out and hold my hand, And who would always understand. All I ever wanted, Was someone to wake up next to, Someone to cuddle in the morning, And who would be there when the new day is dawning.
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Just a week after my first long term break up - things are getting a little easier but here's something I want to share about all the things that are going on in my mind right now. WHEREVER THAT PATH WILL GO I miss your smile, the glowing twinkle in your eye, Each day I woke up happy, content and at ease, Just knowing you were mine, But now I'm moving forward, I know it'll still take time. I'll always remember that first night, Many years ago when I said hello, For me it was like love at first sight, To last week when I said goodbye, When it simply should've been goodnight. So different you were to all whom I knew before, I remember little of even who they were, For you gave me hope, a reason to live and feel sure, A heavenly horizon upon a world where we could simply be, Allowing time to decide what the future had in store. Now I guess I may never know, If love will find me again in the same way, Yet whatever seeds the path of romance for me will sew, Nothing will remove the memories only we can share, Wherever that path will go.
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"Fall" - a poem by me
agburns84 replied to Greggie's topic in Poetry, Prose, Art & Photography's Topics
Great work! I really loved your poem, particularly the last verse. So true to life, I can definitely relate to what you were saying. Nothing wrong with feeling that way at all, often the best way to express those feelings is to write them the way you did. You've got a certain talent there, hope to be able to read more -
No More Tears For Me No more tears for me, I've already shed too many, Wasting precious time and energy, On someone who doesn't deserve any. No more tears for me, I'm moving forward now, Memories are what I shall keep, For the moments my mind will allow. No more tears for me, A free spirit with plenty of cheer, As I take comfort in the knowledge, That there is no more to fear. No more tears for me, I'm no longer depressed and forlorn, As far as I'm concerned, I endured the dark to reach the dawn. No more tears for me, Another valuable lesson learnt, Another experience of life to share, Another grain of wisdom earned. No more tears for me, For I'm tired of crying, Instead I'm now smiling and taking control, I will never stop trying. No more tears for me, I refuse to be taken for granted again, Simply for because I am the person I am, Simply because I chose to go against the grain. No more tears for me, The morning sun showing me a brand new day, I rose from my slumber a wiser and wealthier soul, My tears now completely washed away.
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Continuing on with the sad stuff, just feeling it at the moment. WHERE HAVE YOU GONE Where have you gone, I miss you so, The midnight calls and early morning chats, It's starting to feel so long ago, Now it seems that time has passed, Another day, another life, Your welcoming voice alone, Made me feel true and alive. Where have you gone, The closeness of what we had I miss so much, Whatever it was is all academic now, But still I long for the feel of your touch, Whether or not my feelings were wrong, I was never ashamed to admit or confess, That no matter how hard I tried, My thoughts of you would never digress. Where have you gone, The long drives that I wished would never end, Lengthy heart to hearts about all of life's tribulations, The hallmark of a lifelong friend, Now I see you've had a change of heart, It's hard to work out where we really are, Perhaps I am asleep in a dream that won't come true, Or perhaps we are now simply worlds apart. Where have you gone, Yet still I await your return one day, I know you haven't forgotten the moments we shared, From dinner and a movie followed by an enchanted evening stay, Even if now these memories mean little to you, And the events of recent times have drifted us towards pastures new, I still proclaim to any soul who questions why, That you were one of the best I ever knew.
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WHO YOU REALLY ARE Struggling to find the words to describe you, Wishing you would open up a little, Sometimes you make me feel so distant, so far, When all I want is to know who you really are. The close friendship we formed, You've not always been able to find the words, But I know you can do it, you can raise the bar, You can tell me who you really are. A beautiful girl shrouded with so much beauty and intrigue, I've stood by you when you've been mocked and ridiculed, I've told you how I've felt, I've admired you from afar, Wishing I could see who you really are. Where others have lied, I've been true, Where others have given you empathy, I've given you sympathy, Where others would cast judgment, I would consider you a star, Searching far and wide to find out who you really are. It's been nearly a year since you came into my life, Rarely before had I known a person with whom I could share, So many of life's up and downs, all the while keeping that door ajar, That one day I may find out who you really are. There are moments when you make life seem complicated and confusing, Yet moments when you make life feel enriching and enchanting, Your zest for life conquering past pains and scars, As you continue to show the world who you really are. Each day I'm grateful for your presence alone, Whether it's happiness, heartbreak, sadness or serenity, Wherever you may be, be it near or far, I will forever be proud of you for who you really are.
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Thanks for the feedback Kristian, this was one of those poems/songs I came up with in a couple of hours when I had heaps on mind about my current life situation - alot has been resolved since then but still, it's good to come up with abit of rhyme and verse when in the mood. More to come.
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Don't Blame Me Don't blame me, We don't always have control, Of our thoughts when it comes to love, Just when I thought we were on a roll, Dancing on cloud nine and floating above gravity, Your words brought me back to reality. Don't blame me, I'm happy I've moved past you now, I won't trouble you no more, Just when I thought I didn't know how, I woke up stronger and wiser today, My thoughts will no longer stray. Don't blame me, I only told you how I felt, It wasn't easy to tell you at the time, That thoughts of you made my heart melt, Now I realise you're still indecisive, you gotta make up your mind, You've still got so much to do if it's real love you wish to find. Don't blame me, For allowing my thoughts to wander, Life is full of mistakes, of trial and error, It's not my fault your words once made me feel fonder, I'm yet to understand why you chose to let me go forever, I still believe that we should never say never. Don't blame me, If things go wrong, Our hearts may now be playing a different tune, We're no longer singing the same song, But out of the goodness of my heart I still care, Playing the part of the friend who's always there. Don't blame me, For things we can't always help, You can't tell me you weren't feeling it too, At least I never lied about how I felt, I still hope you're happy wherever you are, Perhaps someone else is thinking of you from afar.
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My Troubled Soul
agburns84 replied to agburns84's topic in Poetry, Prose, Art & Photography's Topics
Thank you for your replies - I just found out today that the girl I'm referring to in the poem now has a new boyfriend. I'm glad you found it relatable, anyway, such is life so thanks again for feedback. Now I'm back into my poetry writing again I'll no doubt have afew to put up in the coming days. -
This is my first poem after several months without writing and posting something on this site so here goes. Normally my poems are happy and positive but lately things have been abit tough so this is kind of a reflection about how things are going in my world and figured it might be time to come out with something deeper than usual. Hope whoever reads this enjoys it. MY TROUBLED SOUL If only they knew, if only they could see, The racing of my heart, beating in time, Within the hole, That is my troubled soul. Just trying to do the right thing, Keeping my emotions and feelings at bay, But every time I see you they come flooding back, My heart is joyous yet my mind is trapped. Just trying to avoid the pain, Of broken hearts that often beckon at times like these, If only I could think of a way, That could make all the complications go away. If only I could sleep and put my mind at rest, Sometimes just a comforting doze will do, As I lie motionless in the dark, Trying to figure out what caused this spark. If only I could see what the future will bring, As I brace myself to conquer the odds that lie ahead, For regardless of the obstacles that there may be, My thoughts of you alone appear to set me free. Each time we meet and the butterflies are abound, A nostalgic reminder of many a teenage crush, I don't know why I have such trouble saying goodbye, These are my thoughts and my words speak no lies. If only they knew, if only they could see, The racing of my heart, beating time, Within the hole, That is my troubled soul.
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You Made For Me You made for me a house, Not of brick nor stone, But one of tender love, Which will never stand alone. You made for me a downstairs room, Not just for tables and chairs, But a haven for us to reside, A place to treasure and share You made for me a mirror, Not simply to hang on the wall, But to reflect the eternal harmony, Of a love that still stands tall. . You made for me an upstairs attic, Not a site for dust or spiders to nest, But for a collection of lifetime memories, And albums and photos to rest. You made for me a fireplace, Not only a flickering of flames, But a glow that ignites our hearts, A burning passion that still remains. You made for me a nearby river, Not merely a running stream, But a sanctuary for us to enjoy, Swimming in a world of hopes and dreams. You made for me a lasting love, Not one which time can wash away, But a bond that I hope shall always be, Until my dying day.
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Hey there Anotherbrokendoll, It's very beautiful! So strong and emotional - I'm happy to see another one of your poems! Hope all is well x
