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<a href="#one">13:01</a>
<a href="#two"> Friend lost but not forgotten </a>
<a href="#three"> His Hands </a>
<a href="#four"> Nature on a Rainy Day </a>
<a href="#five"> In the End </a>
<a href="#six"> kidnapped </a>
<a href="#seven"> a box of crayons </a>
<a href="#eight"> The Beast </a>
<a href="#nine"> The man with no hands </a>
<a href="#ten"> shattered trust </a>
<a href="#eleven"> oh the places you'll go </a>
<a href="#twelve"> fear </a>
<a href="#thirteen"> a child's nagging questions </a>
<a href="#fourteen">I am...</a>
<a href="#fifteen"> Kids </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... 15#sixteen"> One sad night </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... ">detached heart</a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... 5#eighteen"> My Guardian Angel </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... teen">When I get to be a pilot</a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty"> Help! </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty one"> giving up </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty two">Dare to Dance the Tide</a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty three "> the beach awakens </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty four "> incessant thoughts </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty five ">journey's end</a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty six"> My body is my sketch pad </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty seven"> To Live </a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty eight">Imperfect</a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#twenty nine">suffocation</a>
<a href="http://www.poetrypages.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =15#thirty"> tonight, this night</a>


<a name="#one">13:01</a>

a time of death and fate
what used to be plain fun
has turned to only hate
the clock is ticking
it's only a matter of time
the devil is picking
his last and final crime
whose life to destroy
whose fate to choose
what was once joy
is now just old news
and as all the evil has been done
the clock ticks 13:01

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<a name="#two"> Friend lost but not forgotten </a>

Sitting in the darkness
I cry myself to slepp
I hear your soft voice whisper
please, do not weep

I try to remember
all the good times we had
laughing, singing, joking playing,
the thought of it makes me sad

You were the world to me,
the good, the bad and the tough
And when I think about it,
the times we spent weren't enough

You were more than words could explain
wholesome, pure and true
At times I sit and remember,
all the things that we went through

Baking cookies was your favorite thing
to do on a cold winter eve
And when I wanted to help you said.
"Ok, roll up a sleeve."

You were a perfectionist
Always making things ight
You'd stay up perfecting your portraits,
long into the night

Your husband whom you loved so dear
died on December 13th
And even though you said you were fine,
I knew your heart was crushed like a leaf

From the day I met you,
I knew our friendship would never end
the night it took your life, I never got to say,
you were my best and only friend.

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<a name="#three"> His Hands </a>

The faint whispers of the angels
The breath of glory breathing down
on my cold, unfeeling shoulder
turned away from the voices of hope
towards the depths of deception and hopelessness
to desperation
hanging at the tip of a thread
Your hands, my safety net
saved me when I had fallen
and wrapped my soul in a blanket of love and warmth
consoled my broken heart
healed it to find happiness once again
and opened my eyes
to see the blazing rays of hope
shining down
lighting up my soul
and accepting me into his kingdom
basking me in love and compassion
loving me unconditionally
and sending me forth as a messenger of God

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<a name="#four"> Nature on a Rainy Day </a>

The sky so gloomy and so gray
Frightens me much to my dismay
Yet I know that nature has yearned
To bring about a rainy day

The pitter-patter of each little drop
Replenishes the wonders of each farmer's crop
And I lie awake listening to each sound
Hoping that it will never stop

The bees have flown into their hives
The birds home to their nest
Rabbits scamper into their holes
And nature takes its rest

The fires burn with much delight
To provide each room with warmth and light
And comfort on this rainy night
And comfort on this rainy night

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<a name="#five">In the End </a>

I sat down on the floor
watching the blood from my wrist flow
I sat down because I knew
I had nowhere else to go

My life these past few months
has not been going too swell
I guess I just figured that
I'd be better off in Hell

Hell and not Heaven
for my thoughts came from within
for God has taught me
that suicide is a sin

But I do not care
for I do not belong down here
and even as I write
my heart fills up with fear

I know I am not wanted
at home or any place
and when the thought crosses my mind
tears stream down my face

Loneliness is a feeling
I have come to know quite well
I sob upon hearing happiness
ringing like a bell

I remember the good old days
when happiness occupied my heart
and now things are so bad
I don't even know where to start

My heart has become empty
with no love held inside
sometimes I feel so bad
I want to sit down and cry

My blood is not flowing fast enough
I think I'll take some pills
whatever's in the pantry
any drug that will kill

I pop them all in my mouth
and hope they'll relieve my pain
for if they do not work
everyone will think I'm insane

No one really understands me
or forgoes the pain I feel
and as I lay here dying
I know my pain will heal

God I know has forgiven me
He know's I'm not insane
up in Heaven protected by Him
He will no longer subject me to my pain

*LoveVsHate I hope this helps! [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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<a name="#six"> kidnapped </a>

ever been kidnapped
by a teacher
if i were a teacher
i’d kidnap you
bring light to your shadowed hearts
show you the world
and teach you to think for yourself
i’d play for you the melody of life
and sing for you the truth of the heart
the wonders of the soul
I’d bathe you in reds and blues and greens
In self-exploration and overt happiness
Yeah, if I were a teacher
I’d kidnap you

*inspired by nikki giovanni... a great poet...if you ever get the chance check some of her stuff out!

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<a name="#seven"> a box of crayons </a>

First the black to color the sun
and then the red to have some more fun!
a pink elephant and green monkeys
blue cows and purple bees
orange to color the cat
maroon to color his hat
yellow to color the green eggs and ham
teal to color sam i am
a little bit of magenta to add to the moose
then some brown for the long-necked goose
we'll through in some indigo for ranibow's sake
and how 'bout ochre for the slithering snake?
on top of that we'll add some tan,
Oh the wonders of a box of crayons!

*for all of us who like to think "outside the box"

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<a name="#eight"> The Beast </a>

He creeps through the jungle,
one steady paw in front of the other,
lurking in the bushes awaiting his supper.
silence echoes through the plains,
yet the snap of a twig can be heard by those who listen.
He crouches down low,
anticipating the feast of a king.
Like an archer would its target,
his flashing green eyes pierce the innocent antelope,
vulnerable in its surroundings.
The hungry nose twitches at the slight smell of blood,
while another savage beast lies devouring the remains of his late afternoon lunch.
He pounces,
with the quickness of a cat,
agility of a jaguar,
hunger of an untamed beast.
Bared fangs sink into the leg of the innocent creature,
jolting just twice before gives up all hope,
and is put to its final rest.
Within seconds, the prey has disappeared,
consumed without a trace.
The beast has fed,
yet it is still hungry.

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<a name="#nine"> The man with no hands </a>

His feet
tired and worn
his soulmates
guiding him to his love
his passion for music
his motivation to live
the reason he never gave up
through those rough times in life
through the teasing and tormenting
through the heartaches and rejection
he turned away
away from the pain and
towards the light
to a new beginning
with love and hope
to guide him to success
to stand by his side
when he though it couldn't get any worse
a heart made of steel
to protect him from hardships
and motivate him to live
life to its fullest
to help others through his talents
to teach the value of difference
and guide the world towards piece and harmony

*dedicated to the guitar-playing "man with no hands"

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<a name="#ten"> shattered trust </a>

The teardrops fall thinking of you,
on this cold, lonely night.
How could things end so quickly?
When everything was going just right
I wish you were still here,
To comfort me, and hold me like we’d never part
To give me that gentle kiss
And mend my broken heart.
The heart I opened up to you
Let you see and even touch,
The heart you took advantage of
I hate you for it so much.
With you I let my guard down
I felt safe in your arms
Protected from all hurt,
Kept close and away from harm.
I knew things were too good to be true
Why should I deserve such a good guy?
One that made me laugh so much
But in the end made me cry.
And though I hate you so
You taught me a valuable lesson
To never let my heart get away from me
To never trust a guy again
Even though I hate you for what you did,
I love you still the same
You made me realize today
That love is just a game

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<a name="#eleven"> oh the places you'll go </a>

Today is your day, they say
Today is your day and you’re on your way
To climb mountains, sail the sea,
Discover yourself and who you’ll be
The last four years
You have conquered your fears
You have fallen down
Acted like a clown
You’ve failed your first math test
Been mean to that little freshman pest
You’ve lost good friends
Become victims of the latest trends
You’ve gotten teachers you hate
And even some you thought were great
But you’re coming to an end and getting back up
To try your hand at a different stroke of luck
To go off in the world, crazy as it seems
To go out and fulfill your lifelong dreams
We’re getting closer and closer to that certain date
A day in our hearts we can hardly await
The day we spread our wings and fly
The day at the end will make us all cry
Finally here we are sitting waiting to walk the aisle
Some with tears in their eyes, yet some with a smile
Our hearts are all a flutter
As we hear the principal mutter
“Let us all give a hand,
“To the wonderful class of 2000!”

*dedicated to MCHS class of 2000*

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<a name="#twelve"> fear </a>

Fear is the crunching of the dead leaves
as a young boy races home through the spooked forest at night
Fear is a little girl locked in the bathroom
trying desperately to get out
Fear is the monsters hiding under your bed at night
waiting to get you when Daddy goes to bed
Fear is the exhilaration of the first roller coaster ride
and then realizing how fast it really goes
Fear is a child’s lip quivering
at the sight of his dead mother in the cold, wooden coffin
Fear is telling the innocent face of a young girl
that she is going to die

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<a name="#thirteen"> a child's nagging questions </a>

If you give a kid your attention,
He won’t leave you alone for hours
And even if you try to leave him be,
You’ll find you are in his power
He might ask you why the grass is green,
Or why the sun is yellow,
He might wonder why the bluebird sings,
He is quite a curious little fellow.
He may ask you what makes the world go round,
Or why the stars come out only at night,
What happens when the sun goes down
Or why demons and monsters cause such a fright.
And when you think his little mind is fresh out of questions
He’ll surprise you by coming up with a few more
You’ll find yourself blatantly throwing suggestions
As you creep your way towards the door
“Why do dogs bark?” he inquires
“Or why are some people blind?”
“Why are there so many liars?”
“And why is the truth so hard to find?”
“What causes a fire to burn?”
“What is the meaning of life?”
You pause for a moment, and answer in return
“Please, just go ask my wife!”

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<a name="#fourteen"> I am...</a>

I am the eagle
Gifted with faith
I am the owl
Believer in fate
I am the hen
Watching over those that surround me
I am mouse
Quiet as can be
I am the dog
Loyal until the bitter end
I am the cat
Curious yet untrusting of the world at hand
I am the cheetah
Leaping gracefully as opportunity calls
I am the wolf
The wise, observant protector of all
I am the woman
Both giving and true
I am the human
You see standing before you

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<a name="#fifteen"> Kids </a>

here's another piece inspired by nikki giovanni....check her out, she's awesome!

i always liked little kids best
with their big warm smiles
innocent little faces
pure hearts free of worry and pain
and laughter to fill the room
their little minds still pure
without prejudgments or misconceptions
they scamper to you for protection
from the boogie monster
and fall asleep cradled in your arms
they laugh without a care in the world
run to you with open arms
and an open heart
and love you just because
[img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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