Cheating Man

This is a poem I wrote in the mid-1990s, and it's from the point of view of someone who's been cheated on.


You thought you could deceive me
And you thought you could use me
But I can see with my own eyes
Right through your thin disguise


You live by double standards
You don't think about manners
And you thought you could cheat on me
And that I wouldn't see


Don't beg me for forgiveness
I'll only respect you less
This is how I want things to be
So don't come cry to me


So please just leave me alone
Both me and my heart of stone
Baby, I'll never forgive you
I've lost all faith in you

Changes

This is a poem I wrote back in the summer of 1995, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is confused and sad about changes going on in their life.


Once upon a time
At a place not too far away
There was happiness and laughter
But now there's only sorrow


And I start thinking,
"When did everything start changing?"
And no matter how hard I try
I still can't find the answer


Everything changes
People in my life come and go
And now matter how hard I try
The memories still live on

Change on the Horizon

This is a poem I wrote on June 1, 2009, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is looking forward to changes that are coming into their life.


I feel a change on the horizon
The beginning of something new
I can feel a lot of promise
Swirling around in the air
I believe this will be a good thing
For everyone involved
I can't wait for the change
That's waiting right around the corner

Change Of Plans

This is a poem I wrote on November 1, 2010, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who wonders why a relationship has changed.


I just can't understand
Why there was a sudden change of plans
Now my life's been turned upside down
And peace of mind cannot be found


I just can't comprehend
Why everything has come to an end
And I find myself pretending
That my broken heart is mending

Caught Off-Guard

This is a poem I wrote on April 13, 2009, and it's about being caught off-guard by a surprising event.


It's unbelievable
I've been caught off-guard
It feels as if
The rug's been pulled out
From under me
And I'm falling
Flat on my face
I'm confused
I'm angry
I want to scream
But screaming won't help
So I have to get  up
And dust myself off
And figure out
What I'm going to do

Can't Take Any More

This is a poem I wrote on October 11, 2010, and it's written about someone who is feeling frustrated in their life and has taken about as much as they think they can.


Just when you think things can't get any worse
It feels like life has thrown you a curse
Trying hard not to let life get you down
And turning your smile upside down


When it seems you've taken all you can take
And that your spirit is about to break
You need to find a sense of inner peace
And a way to tame your inner beast

Busy Life

This is a poem I wrote on September 5, 2010, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is lamenting how busy their life seems to be at that particular moment.


It seems I've got a busy life
Luckily, it's not full of strife
But sometimes, I wish my life would slow down
Because it's turning my smile into a frown


I wish I could just catch my breath
But at least I'm not close to death
I can't complain I have nothing to do
But I'd like to be able to take a rest, too

Brought to an End

This is a poem I wrote on November 19, 2008, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who has seen a friendship come to an end.


Everything has fallen apart
And it's actually quite a pity
After all these foolish games
Nothing will ever be the same


This all could have been avoided
If we could have communicated
But somehow we dropped the ball
We managed to destroy it all


We'd had some good times together
And yet, the bad overshadowed the good
It's the good times that I miss
I can't believe it came to this

Brand New Love

I originally wrote this poem in the early 1990s. When I re-read the poem a few years back, I wasn't happy with how it had turned out. I wrote this version of the poem on December 29, 2008.


These feelings came so unexpectedly
They engulfed me in a sudden rush
These feelings were so new and so unknown
At first, I didn't know what had come over me
But then, it suddenly dawned on me, and I realized
That I was feeling a brand new love

Bad Day

This is a poem I wrote on May 16, 2011, and it's from the point of view of someone who's going through a bad day.


I should have known when I overslept
That would be the best the day would get
Ever since, nothing has been going right
And there doesn't seem to be an end in sight


I wish higher powers would approve
And all for my day to improve
All I know is I hate feeling like this
And having everything in my life amiss

As the Clock Ticks Away

This is a poem I wrote in 1991-1992, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is trying to live life to the fullest before their time runs out.


It seems I'm running the race of life
Trying to beat the clock
Gotta make it across the finish line
Before my time runs out


I've gotta finish first in the race
Beat the competition
And there's no way I can finish last
No way I can be beat


I'm having to live life day by day
As the clock ticks away
Get out of this town as the time winds down
As the clock ticks away

Anticipation

This is a poem I wrote back in 1995 after my husband first told me that he loved me. We'd been communicating via email because he was home for Summer Break during college, and his family lived on the other side of the state from me. We'd hung out a bit that spring and got to know each other a bit, and it was through those emails over the summer that he realized that he had feelings for me. I wrote this as I was waiting for him to come back to school for the fall.


What happened two weeks ago
I can't believe it's true
Even though I know it is
That you told me the words, "I love you"


Right now you're miles away
But you'll be back to stay
In a very short time now
And all I can do is count the days


And though we write every day
All I can do is wait
For you to come back to me
All I can do is anticipate


Whenever I hear from you
It just brightens my day
And I always find myself
Hanging on to every word you say


I find myself filled with anticipation
Awaiting your return...
But you'll be back soon, darling
And then we'll be together
Forever

Another Day in My Life

This is a poem I wrote on February 7, 2011, and it's a poem where the speaker is musing about how crazy their life is. However, the speaker is trying to remain positive and keep on going.


It's another day in my crazy life
Just trying to make it through the strife
So many obstacles seem to get in my way
But I'm trying not to let this ruin my day


No one ever said that life would be fair
Or that anyone would ever care
Just have to dust myself off and keep going now
And try to find the end of the rainbow somehow

All I Can Do

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who's willing to take chances, even if they don't know what to expect.


Tonight, I venture into the unknown
With no knowledge of what lies ahead
And not knowing which way the road will bend
All I can do is take a chance


Which way the path will go is uncertain
Without a compass, without a guide
I've no idea what I'm going to find
All I can do is take a chance


Without know what lies ahead -
All I can do is take a chance

Adolescence

This is a poem I wrote on March 1, 2010. It's a poem being directed to young people who are headed toward adolescence.


The time has come where you hit the age
When everything is going to change
You may not like how everything is new
But it's something that you have to go through


Sometimes life is going to be rough
And it seems like you've been through enough
But if you find you want to say "never"
Just know that this stage will not last forever

A Permanent Solution

This is a poem I wrote back in 1991, when I was 16 years old. I was inspired to write this one after watching an episode of Degrassi High that dealt with the issue of suicide. It's from the point of view of someone trying to convince a friend not to commit suicide.


There's no telling
What you're feeling inside
But if you're willing
You can tell me
How you feel
I'll understand
If you tell me to let you be
But perhaps you need a helping hand


Your parents split
And it's hard to handle
You think this is it
Nothing to live for
Nothing's right
There's nothing left
And there's no hope behind the door
And your escape is death


Don't end it all
There's so much to live for
Just don't take that fall
Look at your life
See what's there
See what you find
Look how you've overcome your strife
Just look into your mind


Just don't rely on a permanent solution...

A Look Back At Life

This is a poem I wrote back in 1991, when I was almost 16 years old. It's a poem about looking back at one's life. It seems kind of strange that an almost 16-year-old would write a poem like this; but even though it's a very old poem, it's still one of my favorites that I've written.


When I look back at my life
Everything seems so different
At one time, what seemed to be a tragedy
Is now something petty
And events I brushed aside
Come back to haunt me
And now I must deal with the past


A look back at life


Taking a look back at my life
Remembering what happened long ago
Good times and bad times
Remind me of who I was
And who I'm going to be
I'm learning from my mistakes
And becoming a better person
As I look ahead to my future
I take action
And take control of my life
I learn from the past
So I can build a better future


As I sit in the old rocking chair
Fifty years from now
I wonder what I've really accomplished
During my lifetime
I sit back and try to recapture the memories
Of that one special moment
The one moment that lives on in your mind


This strange retrospective
I don't even know what the objective is
What is the purpose?
What is the meaning?
What good are memories
When they're all that you've got left?
Dreams I had of what could be
Dreams I had of what could've been
Dreams of what will never be
Clinging on to hope
When it seems that's all that you've got left
In this retrospective
I recapture the magic of youth


Time slips on by
Photos fade
And so do memories
Longing to relive the past
Yet forgetting at the same time
Hold on to your memories
Before they slip away


A fleeting glimpse of the past
Appears in your mind
And then disappears


A look back at life

A Leap of Faith?

This is a poem I wrote on May 11, 2009. In this poem, the speaker wonders why someone they believe in has lost faith in them.


I thought you trusted me
I thought you trusted my judgment
But your actions tell me otherwise
Why must you have so little faith in me?


In you, I placed my faith
Why do you have such a hard time
Believing everything that I say?
Should this really be such a leap of faith?

A Change of Heart

This is a poem I wrote on November 9, 2009, and it's about someone who was down on their luck, and how changes came into their life and changed their point of view.


It's been feeling like a bleak night
And that nothing has been going right
It felt like a weight was bearing down
And driving me into the ground


But changes came out of the blue
And they just seemed too good to be true
It seems better days are on the way
And I hope that they're here to stay


I've had a change of attitude
Now I'm feeling so much gratitude
It seems like the stars are aligning
And I just can't keep from smiling

A Better Tomorrow

This is a poem I wrote on August 2, 2010, and it's about trying to remain optimistic, even when life seems to be at its worst.


Even though today may seem filled with sorrow
I keep trying to look ahead to a better tomorrow
I'm trying not to let negatives hold me back
I'm trying to look for the joy that I lack


So what I must do now is hold on to hope
And until better days come, I need to find some way to cope
I need to keep my optimism at high
Try hard to be positive and not to sigh

Years Go By

This is a poem I wrote on January 5, 2009, and it's from the point of view of a parent who has watched their child grow up.


Cries of a newborn fill the room
You marvel at this new life you have created
Those early weeks and months seem like such work
But they go by faster than you realize
And before you know it,
The child is walking and talking
And peace of mind all but disappears
More time goes by, and the child goes off to school
And you watch the child learn and grow even more
Then the pre-teen and teen years come rushing in
Sooner than you think they will
And you hope you don't lose your mind in the process
One day, your child becomes an adult
And is ready to face the world on their own
And as you look back over the years that have gone by
You realize that you did the best job you knew how to do
To help that child become the person they are today

Worries

This is a poem I wrote on February 28, 2011, and it's from the point of view of someone who is going through a lot of worry in their life.


Sometimes, I worry how I'll make it through the day
Sometimes, I worry things won't be OK
Sometimes, I worry about a lack of time
Sometimes, I worry that life has passed me by


Sometimes, I worry where the money will come from
Sometimes, I worry that I'll come undone
Sometimes, I worry that nothing will go right
Sometimes, I worry that there's no end in sight

Worn Out

This is a poem I wrote on September 5, 2010. It's from the point of view of a speaker who is worn out from their day and wishing they could get some rest.


It's been another long day
And I'm feeling pretty worn
But I have more work, no time to play
Yet I'd like to sleep until the morn


Trying hard to stay awake
Because there's still more to do
But I've taken all that I can take
Wish I could sleep till the day is new

Worn Out and Tired

This is a poem I wrote on March 8, 2010, and it's about feeling worn out, tired, and stressed.


Some days, I'm just so tired and stressed
And it feels like my life is a mess
Sometimes, I wish the world would just slow down
Before I run myself into the ground


And I just have way too much to do
Can't get it done before the day is through
I'm so worn out and I just need a rest
This work feels like an unwanted guest

Words

This is a poem I wrote on January 25, 2010, and it's about the power that the words we say and use can have on other people.


Words have the power to hurt
But they also have the power to heal
Words can greatly affect
The way that we feel


And watch how you use your words
Because you don't know how they'll affect someone
Once the words are spoken
They're hard to come undone

Wondering

This is a poem I wrote on November 22, 2008, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who wonders what their purpose in life is.


As I sit here, I wonder
What my purpose in life is
And what I'm going to encounter
As I travel down the road of life


But through the course of my wondering
I realize I have no answer
And that no one on Earth has the answer
To this question that I ponder


In the end, my thoughts lead me to believe
That the answer shall always remain  a mystery

Woman Of Words

This is a poem I wrote on April 12, 2010. It's a poem I wrote in memory of the woman who was the "resident poet" at my church for many years after I learned about her passing away.


I got the news today
That the woman of words had passed away
The words that were needed, she always had
Whether the occasion was happy or sad


And the time will march on
Someone must carry on now that she's gone
And she has left us with some shoes to fill
I'll try my best, so we can have the words still

Why Did Our Love End?

I originally wrote this poem in the early 1990s. When I re-read this poem a few years back, I wasn't happy with how it had turned out. I wrote this version of the poem on January 4, 2010, and it's from the point of view of a speaker looking back at a previous relationship. The speaker wonders where their relationship went wrong and why it ultimately fell apart and came to an end.


As I look back across the years
And remember all of the tears
From the time before my heart could mend
And I wonder why our love came to an end


I don't know why you said goodbye
Without looking me in the eye
Back then, was I just the latest trend?
I wish I could ask you, "Why did our love end?"

Where Do I Stand?

This is a poem I wrote on March 24, 2010, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is confused about the status of their relationship.


You left me puzzled last night
Because you turned and walked away
Even though we didn't have a fight
You left me wondering why you didn't stay


Now I don't know where I stand
Do you still care for me or not?
So please help me try to understand
Because without you, I have no other thoughts

Where Are You?

I originally wrote this poem in the early 1990s. When I re-read the poem a few years back, I wasn't happy with how it had turned out. I wrote this version of the poem on December 21, 2009, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who wonders what happened to someone who left their life years earlier.


I can't believe you walked out the door
You said you'd never see me anymore
Even though it's been a while since you've been to this place
I can still perfectly see your face


At night, when I look out at the stars
I find myself wondering where you are
And trying to figure out why it was you had to leave
In the end, it's still a mystery