Stand Up and Make the Right Decision

This is a poem I wrote on October 19, 2009. It's a poem about looking past the rhetoric and the twisting of the facts that take place over the course of an election campaign.


Doomsday could soon be near
Only in the wrong decision is made
Nothing could force me to make that mistake
Try as you might, you'll never change my mind


Vindictiveness is here
Or, it would be if I allowed it in
Together, we can keep the scourge away
Elevate the truth as it comes to light


Forget the rhetoric
Only listen to what is in your heart
Remember what has happened in the past
Evade all the lies and the deception


Join me as we stand up
Only together can our voice be heard
Hold on to your beliefs, think with your head
No longer will the lies distort the truth


We'll all work together
Instead of fighting against each other
Seems we've become a little wiser now
Eagerly, we'll start our lives anew

A Choice

This is a poem I wrote on November 10, 2008, and it was inspired by the 2008 Presidential election that took place in the United States.


We had to use our voice
Had to use it to make a choice
Needed to make a change to our fate
Before it got to be too late


And the choice has been made
Farewell to the old guard we bade
As a people, we voted for change
And yet to some, that choice seems strange


There's a change in the air
And you can feel it everywhere
There's a return to hope from despair
But there's still a lot to repair

War Of Words

This is a poem I wrote on July 5, 2010, and it laments the state of politics and politicians in the United States of America. And the sad thing is, the state of politics has only gotten worse since I wrote this poem!


There's fighting spreading across the land
But not with guns or knives or hands
Instead, it's through arguments with words
Just take a look around and see that it's true


Leaders just looking out for themselves
Don't care about anyone else
Their yelling and screaming so contrite
I wish they'd see what they're doing isn't right

The Same Old Politics

This is a poem I wrote on October 18, 2010, and it's written from the point of view of a voter going through election fatigue.


I'm tired of all your recycled lines
I don't want to hear your rehashed lies
All I want right now is to hear the truth
Accompanied by some kind of proof


Yes, it's so easy to distort the facts
When substance is something that you lack
Give me a reason to believe in you
Just show me by the things that you do

Games of Politics

This is a poem I wrote on April 7, 2011. It's from the point of view of an American who's frustrated with the state of American politics. Sadly, the state of American politics only seems to have gotten worse since I wrote this poem.


Right now, everything is on the line
And all you can think is, "Mine, mine, mine"
I think that you ought to be ashamed
With how often you play this game


The people can see through your charade
Their hopes in you are starting to fade
Instead of trying to pick a fight
You need to do the thing that's right

You're Gone Again

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s. It's about someone leaving the speaker's life once again.


You turned around and walked out the door
Just like you have in the past
This is just like the first time
And it probably won't be the last


This time, it's just the same as before
You go and don't say goodbye
And there's no explanation
And all I can do is wonder why

Writer's Block

This is a poem I wrote on October 5, 2009, and it's about a writer's worst nightmare.


I'm racking my brain
And I'm nearly going insane
Trying to figure out what I'm going to write


And how hard I've tried
But my brain is completely fried
I'm in serious need of some inspiration


My mind is a mess
And I feel completely stressed
Perhaps I just need to rest my mind for a bit

Worst Nightmare

This is a poem I wrote on October 4, 2010, and it's about a person who feels like they're living through their worst nightmare.


Have you ever been caught unaware
And felt like you're living in your worst nightmare?
Do you keep hoping you're just in a dream
And that nothing is really what it seems?


You're hoping this will pass soon enough
But for now, you just need to keep hanging tough
Know that someday, the end will be in sight
And hope that everything will be all right

With All My Love

This started out as lyrics I wrote for a Jem fanfiction story back in the late 1990s/early 2000s. A few years back, I decided to re-work the lyrics as a poem, and I wrote this version on November 5, 2007. It's from the point of view of a person who has lost a lover, and how these words go out to that person with all their love.


Life can really surprise you sometimes
Things can change so fast
I always though our love would last
But now you're gone...
Time should help my broken heart mend
But this doesn't have to be the end


You don't know what the Fates have in store
Life's a mystery
And now you should be here with me
But now you're gone...
You are looking down upon me
I know in my heart you'll always be


This goes out from me to you
With all my love

Why?

This is a poem I wrote on January 11, 2010. It's simply a poem about asking why.


Why do the birds fly in the sky?
Why do the trees grow so high?
Why do we have to say goodbye?
And why do we ask why?


Why does someone tell a lie?
Why do we find that we have to cry?
Why don't we give it on last try?
And why do we ask why?

Why Does It Seem

This is a poem I wrote in the late 1990s/early 2000s. It's from the point of view of a speaker looking at a relationship that seems to be falling apart.


Why does it seem
That you're avoiding me?
Why does it seem
That you want to be free?


Why does it seem
We don't talk anymore?
Why does it seem
That you have closed the door?


Why does it seem
That we've gone separate ways?
Why does it seem
That you have gone to stay?

Why Can't I Have You?

This is a poem I wrote back in the early 1990s. It's about falling in love with someone, but not being able to tell then how you feel.


Once again, I've fallen head over heels
But you have no idea how I feel
It's sad, but it's true
And I wonder why I can't have you


Even if I had the courage to say the words
You would probably think they sound absurd
So all I can do
Is to wonder why I can't have you

Whining

This is a poem I wrote on May 17, 2010. I wrote it after having to deal with my whiny pre-teen daughter one too many times.


Once again, I am hearing you whine
It's the exact same lines every time
You never seem to come up with anything new
And I just keep telling you there's nothing I can do


You know I don't have a heart of stone
But I'm asking you to leave me alone
And you know that no matter what it is you say
That I'm not going to cave in and give you your way

What Will It Take?

This started out as lyrics I wrote for a Jem fanfiction back in the late 1990s/early 2000s. I re-worked the lyrics into a poem a few years back, and I wrote this version on November 14, 2007. It's from the point of view of a speaker who is interested in pursuing a relationship with someone, but it appears that person doesn't reciprocate the speaker's feelings.


What will it take to make you see
That you're the only one for me?
Why won't you try and look my way
And listen to the things I say?


What will it take to realize
That I should be right by your side?
Why don't you want to spend the night?
I know you know that this ain't right


Do I have to walk on water to prove
That what I feel for you is true?
You must know these feelings aren't new
Inside I know you love me, too


What will it take to open your eyes?
What will it take to make you realize?
What will it take for you to notice me?
What will it take to make you see?


What will it take?

What We Want/What We Need

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s. It's about trying to balance what it is we want with what it is that we need.


There's so much temptation
In this world
There's so much desire
We don't need to be told
I think we already know
But we've got to press the point home


We've all wanted something
In our life
It's not something we need
I don't mean to sound trite
But others must live with strife
During every day of their life

What Should I Do?

This is a poem I wrote on October 12, 2009. It's written from the point of view of a speaker who feels they have been backed into a corner.


You ask me to go on a journey
But I'm not sure that I want to go
As I look deeper into what you want to do
I come to the conclusion that it's not for me


You're caught off-guard by my refusal
And you get annoyed and frustrated
Then you say I don't have a choice, it's required
By forcing me to come, it's like a betrayal


So now I'm standing at a crossroads
And I have no idea what to do
It would be so easy to turn and walk away
In spite of it all, I really don't want to go

What Happens Now?

This is a poem I wrote on February 22, 2010. It's from the point of view of someone who wonders what will happen to them after going through big changes in their life.


So much in my life has changed
And yet I have no idea how
Now everything just seems to strange
And so what happens now?


All these tears begin to fall
As I try to forget our vow
And I try to tear down these walls
And so what happens now?

Welcome To Reality

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s. It's from the point of view of a dreamer who has become jaded, and this jaded dreamer is trying to give advice to someone else.


I've been living in a fantasy world
For most of my life
Just following my dreams
And seeing them shatter


Yes, I know you'd like to live out your dreams
'Cause I've been there, too
But I've learned that you got
To go and face the real world


Just sit and watch your dreamworld fall apart
In front of your face
After it crumbles down -
Welcome to reality

We Can Dream

This is a poem I wrote on December 28, 2009. It's about believing that we can dream about and work on making the world a better place.


Sometimes it seems that everything is wrong
And that improvement is hopeless
But we can get things back the way they belong
As long as we can dream


Sometimes it seems the world isn't all right
And that we have hit rock bottom
But together we can make the future bright
As long as we can dream

Visions In Pictures

This is a poem I wrote on December 21, 2009. It's from the point of view of a painter who wants to express what they see in their mind.


I've seen a vision in my head
Filled with yellow, green, and red
I want to capture what I've seen
So I set to work on a painting


And when this inspiration hits
I must try to capture it
Convey my visions in pictures
And paint them before they disappear

Unleashing The Fury

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s. The speaker is under a lot of stress in their life and is rather unhappy about being under all the stress.


I've taken a lot of scrapes in my life
Been dealt blows by heartache, pain, and strife
I'm not sure how much farther I can go
I'm a time bomb that's ready to blow


It's so hard to live under all this stress
It's making my life a complete mess
I get absolutely no time to rest
'Cause I'm competing with all the best


I've got to try to unleash the fury
That's all bottled up inside of me
Find a way to do it creatively
And get all the fury outside of me

Unexpected

This is a poem I wrote on January 19, 2009. It's from the point of view of someone who had something very unexpected happen in their life.


I can't believe this happened
It came from out of the blue
And without any warning
My entire world had changed


And there's nothing I can do
To turn back the hands of time
And to change everything back
To the way they used to be


And now I must take some time
To grieve for what has been lost
But I must try to move on
And keep going with my life

Understanding Life

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s. It's from the point of view of a speaker who is trying to understand their life.


Life can be such a mystery
And nothing is what it seems
Sometimes my hopes and dreams
Can or will never come to be


And there are times life seems strange
Strife seems to take center stage
And yet throughout this age
I feel like I'm locked in a cage


Memory plays tricks with my mind
I've found there's nowhere to hide
From all the pain inside
Doesn't matter how hard I try


All I need is a bit of hope
And strength in order to cope
All I can do is mope
I've come to the end of my rope


I just don't understand my life
I've put up with all this strife
It cuts me like a knife
I just don't understand my life

Undefined

This is a poem I wrote on February 23, 2009. It's about someone not  conforming to stereotypes.


I'm not your average person
I'm hard to define
I don't fit into a mold
Or into a neatly defined box
Just take the time
To get to know me
And soon you will see
That I defy stereotypes,
Labels, and preconceived notions
I am undefined

Uncertainty

This is a poem I wrote on March 9, 2009. The speaker of this poem is uncertain about the choices they have made during their life.


I'm living with a sense of uncertainty
And right now, I just can't see
Exactly where my life is headed


There's so many decisions to make each day
And I hope I don't choose the wrong way
While traveling down the road of life

Trying To Help

This is a poem I wrote on May 24, 2011. It's from the point of view of a speaker who is trying to help someone else by giving some advice and hoping the other person doesn't mind getting the advice.


I gave some advice, and I hope you don't mind
Because I was hoping I was being kind
So I just hope that you understand
That I want to help out any way I can


You have so much potential that it just seems
That I'd like to help you realize your dreams
If you're willing to put in the time
There's the chance everything will turn out just fine

Trying to Go On

This is a poem I wrote in the mid-1990s. It's from the point of view of a speaker who's trying to move on with their life after ending a relationship, but the other person keeps trying to come back into the speaker's life.


Here you come once again into my life
Walking in and out like a revolving door
Don't you know it cuts me like a knife?
Please don't do it anymore


You seem to think you have me on a string
You seem to think I'm your personal yo-yo
I don't want any part of this thing
So I ask you to let go


Don't you know that you're driving me crazy
And that you're no longer any good for me?
Is there any way that you can see?
I ask you to let me be


I only want to go on with my life
And to put our relationship in the past
I want to make it through all this strife
Can't you see our time has passed?

Trying to Bounce Back

This is a poem I wrote on August 9, 2010. The speaker has been going through some rough times, but the speaker is trying to remain optimistic and bounce back.


Recently, I've been dealt some setbacks
Wondering if I can ever truly bounce back
Even though there are times I want to cry
I never give up wanting to try


Don't want it to rain on my parade
Life hands me lemons, I try making lemonade
I try to face the world with a smile
And I'll keep trying for a while

First Day of School

This is a poem I wrote on August 31, 2009, and it's obvious from the title of the poem that it's about kids going to the first day of school.


Summer vacation has come and gone
And now it's time to focus upon
Going back to school for another year
And that time is coming near


With your hair and clothes, you make a fuss
As you get ready to catch the bus
Eat breakfast until you can eat no more
And then you head out the door


You go to school and join the masses
And you work hard to find your classes
And you know that by the end of the day
You'll want to go your own way

Traveling in the Unknown

This is a poem I wrote on March 15, 2010, and it's about facing the unknown.


When you're traveling in the unknown
It's so easy for a heart to turn to stone
But if you remember the things that you hold dear
They can help to keep your heart crystal clear


It's easy to live your life in fear
Especially if you don't keep your friends near
But if you have the strength, the courage, and the might
Everything will turn out to be all right

Trapped

This is a poem I wrote on January 25, 2010. It's about people who feel trapped in their lives.


The silent try to cry out
But no one can hear their voice
So they are left with a sense of doubt
And they end up living in fear


Trapped and have nowhere to go
All they can see is darkness
And they just hope that someone will know
That they are trapped and they need help

Too Much to Lose

This is a poem I wrote on November 30, 2009. The speaker wonders whether or not to walk away from a relationship they had cultivated over a period of time.


You've invested a lot of time to this life
Along with the blood, sweat and tears
You thought the two of you would have a lot of years
But now the time has come to choose


And you've wondered if you can regain the trust
Or if you should just walk away
In the end, you decide that it's better to stay
Because there's just too much to lose

Too Busy

This is a poem I wrote on June 15, 2009. The speaker of this poem is lamenting their busy and stressful life.


Why does it seem
That there's so much to do
But not enough time to do it?
Does this ever happen to you?


So why do I
Always get this busy
And I end up feeling stressed out?
Do you think I'm going crazy?


Someone help me
Before I go insane
Please help me figure out how I
Can find the way to calmer days

Together At Last

This started out as lyrics I wrote for a Jem fanfiction story in the late 1990s/early 2000s. A few years back, I decided to re-work the lyrics into a poem. I wrote this version on December 12, 2007, and it's about two people finally coming together into a relationship.


It seemed to take a million years
For us to come together, dear
But now that we're finally one
Our love will never come undone


Now we've come together at last
Let's just forget about the past
This love I have for you is true
And there's no one better than you


Now we've come together at last
Worked out our problems from the past
Don't need the other shoe to drop
This love of ours will never stop

Tired

This is a poem I wrote on January 12, 2009. It's about someone who doesn't want to get up in the morning.


The alarm goes off
But I feel so tired
Don't want to get out of bed
Yet I have to get going
Because I have people depending on me
But I'm so tired
That I roll over and fall back asleep
The next thing I know
I'm being woken up
And told that I overslept
In a panic, I suddenly wake up
And get going for my day

Time Marches On

This is a poem I wrote on May 18, 2009. It's a poem about how time gets away from us and wondering where it goes.


It's hard to believe
Another year has gone by so quickly
The older I get, the more I wonder
Where the time has gone
Sometimes, it makes me wish
I could slow down the hands of time
So I can savor the here and now
For just a little bit longer

Time For Me?

This is a poem I wrote on September 20, 2010. It's from the point of view of a person that is very busy and is lamenting the fact that they have no time for themselves.


Trying to stop and catch a deep breath
Before I wear myself down to death
But there's so much to do, and so little time
I wish I had some time that was mine


Work seems to come from every which way
And it keeps piling on every day
Some days I get so tired, but I can't rest
And all this work is an unwanted guest

Time For Love

This is a poem I wrote on November 16, 2009. It's about how love is needed at times when the world seems to be at its worst.


You read the news and see the headlines
It seems more and more people have died
Many are gone by someone else's hand
And it's just so hard to understand
Now is a time that we need love


We pass by the homeless on the street
Who don't have enough money to eat
They struggle to make their way through their lives
They need help, because it's just not right
Now more than ever, we need love

Time for a Change

This is a poem I wrote on September 15, 2008. It's about needing a change in these uncertain times we live in.


These are times of uncertainty
Almost to the point of insanity
Confusion seems to reign supreme
And many wish these days are just a dream


Change is needed, and it's needed now
Together, we have to find a way how
To bring about this needed change
We need to be able to turn the page


Soon, we will need to make a choice
Whether it's with our vote or with our voice
Hope we'll make the right decision
And choose the right person for this mission

Time Changes

This is a poem I wrote on August 16, 2010. It's about how not only the seasons change, but how people change as time goes by.


The sun is setting sooner and the days are getting shorter
And soon there will be a change of season
Even though I wish the days would remain longer
I know and understand the reason


And it's on days like these that I know that my youth is waning
I know that I'm only getting older
The years are going by fast, and the time just flies
But I hope that I'm getting wiser

Time And Memories

This is a poem I wrote on April 5, 2010, and it's about how we keep track of time by storing up our memories.


Time just keeps marching on
But where has it gone?
All I can do for the time being
Is to hold on to all my memories


Another lesson learned
As the seasons turn
I'll store all of this time in my head
And I won't let them disappear instead

Till Death Do Us Part

This started out as lyrics I wrote for a Jem fanfiction story back in the late 1990s/early 2000s. A few years back, I decided to re-work the lyrics into a poem, and this version was written on December 17, 2007. It's from the point of view of a speaker who has found their soulmate.


Two hearts beating in time
Two souls finding the perfect rhyme
I will be with you till the end of time
No truer love will I ever find


Two minds working in sync
So much so we don't have to think
This love of ours is based on an instinct
And our love will never be extinct


We are two, but soon we'll be one
Till death do us part...

This Time It's Love

This is a poem I wrote in the mid-1990s, and it's about knowing that you're truly in love.


I thought I knew what love was
And every time, I was proven wrong
But now that you've come into my life
I know that this time it's love


With you, I'm as free as a dove
And I don't have to wear a disguise
You let me be who I really am
With you, I know that it's love

This Thing Called Life

This is a poem I wrote in the early-to-mid 2000s. It's a poem asking someone to reconsider their actions and the motivations for their actions.


I never thought you'd stoop so low
Just to boost your ego
But does it really matter
What rung you are on the ladder?
Just get back to this thing called life


Don't keep it bottled up inside
But please push your pride aside
You may have cast the first stone
But leave the argument alone
Just get back to this thing called life


You want to get things your own way
No matter what others say
But you need to learn sometime
That one day you'll be next in line
Just get back to this thing called life


Get back to this thing called life

This Is Strange

This is a poem I wrote on March 30, 2009. It's a poem about feeling that something is wrong, but not being able to figure out what it is.


There's something strange going on
But I can't put my finger on it
Everything seems OK on the surface
But I can't help feeling something is wrong


Is this some kind of premonition?
Am I sensing something that hasn't happened yet?
I can't figure it out and it's driving me crazy
And all I can feel inside is a kind of commotion

The Wheel of Fortune

This is a poem I wrote on April 6, 2009. It's a poem that says no matter what, change is always in our future.


The wheel of fortune keeps spinning
'Round and 'round
And where it stops, no one knows
But one thing you can expect
No matter where the wheel may land
Is that a change is coming
Because change is the only  constant
We have
In this life

The Visit

This is a poem I wrote on June 6, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who only gets the chance to see certain family and friends once a year.


I enjoy spending time with family and friends
And I wish it wouldn't come to an end
But it has to come to an end tomorrow
And parting can be such sweet sorrow


Sometimes, it can just get so lonely around here
And I only get to see you once a year
Hopefully, the wait next time won't be so long
And having to wait feels so wrong

The Unspoken Goodbye

This is a poem I wrote in the 1990s, and it's about not having the chance to say goodbye before it's too late. I was inspired to write this poem after losing a friend to suicide.


Life happens unexpectedly
You never know what is around the bend
One day, the two of us were standing together
And then there came the end


I can't believe you've really gone
I never had the chance to say goodbye
You were taken away from me so suddenly
Why did you have to die?

The Time Has Almost Come

This is a poem I wrote on August 24, 2009. It's a poem about realizing you have to say goodbye, but not understanding why.


The time has almost come
For us to go our separate ways
And now I find I have to say
Another goodbye before you are gone


The time has almost come
To smile and shake your hand
And then try to understand
Why you have to go and leave me behind

The Sun

This is a poem I wrote on May 4, 2010, and it's an ode to the sun. On the day that I wrote this, the sun kept getting covered by clouds off and on, and this phenomenon inspired me to write this poem.


The sun just seems to come and go
Like it's playing a game of hide-and-seek
Whether it'll be out or not, you'll never know
You just hope it's out for more than a peek


You miss the light and warmth it brings
The days just seem to be so dark and cold
You just want the sun to bring life to everything
And banish the dark with its rays of gold

The Stronger

This is a poem I wrote back in the mid-1990s. It's a poem from the point of view of a speaker who has found the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship.


When we first met, I was so naïve
I didn't realize what you were all about
But now that I understand
I refuse to be a victim
Of your selfish whims


I used to believe your love was true
So when I learned the truth, I just couldn't take it
I spent several days just
Crying my poor eyes out over
Someone like you


But now that enough time has gone by
I've learned that it's possible to live without you
No longer must I put up
With you and your tendency
To mess around with me


No longer must I depend on you
To be the one to make feel strong and whole
I've gained my independence
From you and your infidelity
So long, see ya


Perhaps I'm the stronger now...

The Right Thing

This is a poem I wrote in the 1990s, and it's from the point of view of a speaker trying to work their way through a difficult decision.


So many questions race through my head
After contemplating what you've said
I've been searching so hard in my mind
But the answers I have yet to find


All that I can find is confusion
There seems to be no resolution
And there's no answer to the issue
The battle inside seems to ensue


Please, someone give me a helping hand
Or please at least try to understand
Someone help me choose which way to go
The right thing to do, I just don't know...

The Joke's on You

This is a poem I originally wrote back in the 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 November 25, 2009, and it's about how the tables end up turning on someone.


You spent your life playing the fool
Thinking that somehow, this made you cool
But now you find that's not true
And now the joke's on you


And you liked to put others down
Thinking it made you some kind of clown
Others now do it to you
So now the joke's on you

The Future Is Unknown

This is a poem I wrote on August 3, 2009. It's a poem about heading toward the future and to the unknown.


Excitement electrifies the atmosphere
And a sense of change permeates the air
It's a time for hopes and new beginnings
And it's a time for living and learning


All the unknowns fuel a sense of adventure
And where our lives will lead, we're just not sure
So all we can do is take to the road
And head on our way into the unknown

The End

This is a poem I wrote in the 1990s, and it's about a friendship coming to an end.


It's finally happened now
Things have come to a head
After all these months of trying
But this friendship is now at an end


And there's no going back
After reaching the end
We can't go back and change the past
And there is no turning back, my friend


There are days that I wish
I could go back in time
And take back things I said and did
It's too late, it's the end of the line


So now I must go on
Put it all in the past
Pick up the pieces and move on
It's a shame our friendship couldn't last


So I guess this is the end...
Goodbye

The End of an Era

This is a poem I wrote on May 24, 2010. I wrote it on the eve of my youngest child finishing preschool; as I wrote it, I was looking ahead to her moving on to kindergarten in the fall.


The end of an era has finally  come
And a new phase has begun
No more babies, toddlers, or preschoolers around this place
Now I only see a school-age face


My "baby" is no longer helpless and small
She's now able to stand tall
She's looking forward to all of the challenges ahead
And this is where everything has led

The Dream

This is a poem I wrote back in the 1990s, and it's about a person with a dream.


You have a dream
You're the only one who knows what it means
Only you know how it should be
And you just want to see truth come for this dream


So hard you've tried
Expectations seem to lag behind
True perfection's so hard to find
Because it only exists within your mind


It's for the best
Just to make sure it's different from the rest
And to make sure that it's the best
So you can make sure the dream passes the test

The Darkness

This is a poem I wrote on April 11, 2011, and it's from the point of view of someone who thinks life is looking rather bleak, but is hoping for a change for the better.


The darkness seems to come and go
And when it'll come, you never know
The darkness can take you be surprise
And hurt you more than you realize


You want so much to see the light
So it can make everything all right
Sometimes it feels like it's in vain
And all you can see ahead is rain

Tell Me Why

This is a poem I wrote on October 18, 2010. It's a poem where the speaker is asking someone to tell them why the world is the way that it is.


Tell me why the world has changed
Tell me why life seems to be rearranged
Tell me why we seem to be divided by a line
Tell me why nothing seems to be fine


Tell me why we want to fight
Tell me why everyone wants to be right
Tell me why some are doing well and why some are not
Tell me why I wonder this a lot

Taking Care of You

This is a poem I wrote on March 8, 2010, and it's about being glad to be able to take care of someone.


Here you are, not feeling your best
Please do try to take a little rest
I know you will, you always do
Which is why I like taking care of you


You're getting better, I can tell
I'll make sure that you are getting well
You know that I will see you through
And how much I like taking care of you

Surprising News

This is a poem I wrote on June 29, 2009. It's a poem from the point of view of someone who has learned that a celebrity has died.


Headlines blare across the internet
That someone famous is now dead
I don't want to believe it, yet
I know it's all true in the end


It makes me feel shocked and surprised
I wish it was all just a dream
The news just leaves me mesmerized
I can't take my eyes off the screen


And yet I know that life will go on
And that the sun will rise and set
I'll always hear him in the songs
And I know I'll never forget

Stressful Life

This is a poem I wrote on March 22, 2010, and it's about being stressed out and just wanting life to slow down.


I can't believe all of this stress
It almost makes me want to second guess
What it is I want out of my life
I just need to make it through this strife


I beg you, world, please slow down
So I can find a way to end this frown
To catch my breath and enjoy the day
And to have some time to work and play

Sprout Your Wings and Fly

This is a poem I wrote on September 7, 2009. I wrote this poem a couple of days before my youngest child started going to preschool.


You're growing up so fast. baby girl
You're getting ready to head out into the world
Right now, you're about to start preschool
But before we know it, mom and dad will no longer be "cool"


And I'm trying so hard not to cry
But I know that you're going to sprout your wings and fly
And though your schooling has just begun
I know that you'll be making lots of new friends and having fun

Soon This Will Pass

This is a poem I wrote on December 27, 2010. It's a poem where the speaker is reminding themselves that life isn't always bad, and that things will get better.


Step by step, the days start to get longer
Although there still seems to be a lot of darkness
I just have to hang in there
And realize that things will get better


And things aren't always as bad as they seem
I just have to keep on going and believing
The gloom won't last forever
And before I know it, spring will be here

Something New

This is a poem I wrote on February 8, 2010, and it's about trying something new.


Today, I'm going to try something new
And see if it's something that I like to do
Sometimes, you have to take the chance
To see if you can do the dance


Today, I'm going to try something new
Perhaps it's something only done by a few
And so, maybe then I will know
If it should stay or it should go

Some Pondering

This is a poem I wrote on December 1, 2008, and it's from the point of view of a speaker trying to make sense of life.


I sit here, pondering curious things
Trying to make sense of the world
But no matter how hard I try
There are no answers that I can find


Is this wondering just a waste of time?
And is this the way it should be?
But I just wish that I could find
All the answers somewhere in my mind

Sick

This is a poem I wrote on September 22, 2008, and I wrote it while I was sick with a cold.


I feel so miserable
Just want to hide under a table
This illness was an uninvited guest
Now I need to get some rest


Everyone, leave me alone
Because all I'll do is cough and moan
And I think it's best to follow my terms
I don't think you want to catch my germs

Shadows From the Past

This is a poem I wrote back in the early 1990s. It's from the point of view of a speaker trying to move on with their life after going through something tragic, but memories of the past come back to haunt them.


Shadows from the past have come back to haunt me
They flicker on the wall
They've come to remind me
Of what I used to be


Over the past year, my life's changed drastically
Since all the darkness came
A change came over me
Not who I used to be


Oh, how I wish these shadows would let me be
Don't want to remember
I'm now a whole new me
After the tragedy


Shadows from the past had come back to haunt me
They flickered on the wall
They came to remind me
Of who I used to be...

Self Imprisonment

This is a poem I wrote on August 25, 2008, and it was inspired by a situation that was going on at the time with someone that I know.


I have to make a difficult choice
To free myself from self-imposed chains
If I don't do something
I'll only be stuck here again


But the only thing that binds me here
Are the memories of me and you
In order to break free
I have to move on without you


I take this chance and hope it pays off
Because I can't stay here forever
So I have to be strong
And pray that things will get better

Self Examination

This is a poem I wrote on March 29, 2010, and it's about stopping and examining your own life.


I need to slow down and examine my life
Take a moment to forget about the strife
Try to do what I can to renew my spirit
And to get myself back on my feet


I need to find a way to empty my mind
And to see what is out there for me to find
I need to re-examine my priorities
And figure out what is best for me

Saying Goodbye

This is a poem I wrote on August 10, 2009, and it's about saying goodbye to a friend.


Sometimes goodbye is the hardest word to say
Even though you know it will happen someday
The time people have together is fleeting
Which you sometimes know upon first meeting


The time has come to go out separate ways
And we hope that we will meet again someday
For now, the time together is at an end
But we know that we will still remain friends

Rose-Colored Glasses

This is a poem I wrote on October 29, 2007, and it's about disagreeing with someone else's point of view.


You seem to think that nothing's wrong
That everything in the community is strong
Well, I've got news for you and the masses
You're looking at the world through rose-colored glasses


You look at those who want a change
And think that they and their ideas are something strange
You stand with those who have authority
And you're just stuck in your small town mentality


The view from your stained glass window
Must be a thing of wonder to truly behold
I wish I could see from your point of view
But, unlike you, I have been jaded with the truth


Unlike you,
I don't hide behind a pair of rose-colored glasses

Road Of Life

This is a poem I wrote on February 15, 2010, and it's about being there for someone as they go through their life.


You're traveling on the bumpy road of life
Where sometimes you will encounter some strife
But if you can face it head on
In the end, you will come out strong


But you won't be traveling all on your own
I'll be with you, so you won't be alone
Take my hand, and I'll see you through
And know that I believe in you

Revolving Door

This is a poem I wrote on February 16, 2009, and it's about how people come in and out of our lives in a manner that's similar to a revolving door.


Is it just me,
Or does life seem to be
A series of hellos and goodbyes?
People seem to walk
In and out of my life
As if they're moving through
A revolving door
Perhaps, one day
I will see once again
Some of those people
Who have walked away

Redundancy

This is a poem I wrote on May 4, 2009, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who feels as if their life has become redundant.


I wake up to another day
That's just like the last
Just as I have in the past
I feel as if I'm a hamster
Running on a hamster wheel
And not quite sure how to feel


I keep on spinning round and round
But when will I stop?
Feel like my head will pop
If I don't manage to slow down
Hope this will be my final lap
So I can go and take a nap

Questions Of Life

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s. It's a poem I wrote after I lost a close friend of mine to suicide during my junior year of high school.


I've wondered why
People come and go
No matter how hard I try
There are things I'll never know


Now what went wrong
In my best friend's life?
I thought she could remain strong
Guess she couldn't take the strife


Since I'm alone
I break down and cry
Now my heart is one of stone
Why did my friend have to die?

Pondering

This is a poem I wrote on May 31, 2010. It's a poem that was inspired by a spate of celebrity deaths in the news at the time that I wrote it.


It was a dark and dreary day in May
When I heard the news man say
That another celebrity passed away
What is going on in the world today?


It's times like these that I have to wonder
And I take time to ponder
Why is everyone ending up six feet under?
In the end, all I can do is wonder

One Year Later

This is a poem I wrote on July 27, 2009. It's a poem I wrote on the one-year anniversary of the death of two people we knew.


One year has passed, one year has gone
One year later, the memories still remain strong
One year later, the ache remains
One year later, and nothing has stayed the same


And here I am in this same place
It's one year later, and I can still see your face
And why you left, I'll never know
Only God understands why you had to go

Once Again

This is a poem I wrote in the mid-1990s. It's a poem about having to deal with pain that you thought had gone away.


Old wounds have been ripped apart
Once again
And I must try to heal
Them now
The pain comes rushing back
To me
Swallow my pride and try to face
The past
As it stares me right in
The eyes
And there's no turning away
From it
So now I must try to
Stand tall
And make the pain
Go away
And heal my wounds
Once again

Nothing Seems to Be Going Right

This is a poem I wrote on April 7, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is going through a tough time and hopes that their situation will get better.


It's times like these I want to cry
Or, if not that, at least to sigh
Nothing seems to be going right
And there's just no end in sight


I want to believe things will change
But it can be so hard some days
And I just need to remember
That this won't last forever

No Plans for the Night

This is a poem I wrote on February 21, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who has reached the end of a long day and has no plans for the night.


I can hear the rain against the window
As the sun in the sky sinks so low
Another day draws to a close
And what the night may bring, who knows?


So I don't have any plans for tonight
But in the end, I think that it's all right
There's not much to do, anyway
Except wait for a brand new day

New Horizons

This is a poem I wrote on August 17, 2009, and it's about heading in a new direction in life and feeling confident about where that direction is leading.


I'm sailing off to new horizons
Heading toward new beginnings
I'm finding the promise of a new day
With each and every step of my way


I'm saying goodbye to what has been
As I head toward the future
Right now, the future seems to be so bright
And I think the path I'm on is right

Never See You Again

This is a poem I wrote on February 9, 2009. It's about losing someone and not being able to see them again.


I couldn't believe it when I heard the news
It didn't seem right that you were gone
I just saw you a few days earlier
And when I saw you, I never imagined
That I would never see you again
And the one thing that I regret the most
Is that I never had the chance
To say goodbye

Mysteries Of Life

This is a poem I wrote in the 1990s, and it's about how life is a mystery.


As we go along day by day
Traveling along life's highway
We have no idea which way the wind will blow
Or which way we will end up having to go


Life can be such a mystery
Yet, there is just no way to see
All we can do is travel life's ebb and flow
And hope that we learn all that we need to know


Someday I know I'll leave this place
When I'm at the end of the race
And when that time comes, I hope I am worthy
To learn all the secrets of life's mysteries

Missing You

This is a poem I wrote in 1995, and it's about missing someone that you care for.


You've left me for a short time now
And I find myself wondering how
I will be able to survive
Right now, I just don't feel alive


Every minute I'm missing you
I'm constantly thinking about you
And sometimes I spend a while
Just wishing to see your smile


I hold on to a memory
Until the day you come back to me
Right now, that seems like a long time
All I do is break down and cry


You'll be back in three weeks
But that's three weeks too long...


I miss you

Mirror Of Memory

This is a poem I wrote in the early 1990s, and it's from the point of view of a speaker trying not to relive the past/


Walk into the room
Look into the mirror
See a montage of memories
Of a better time
Before tragedy entered my life
Now filled with sadness and despair


Try to wrap mental chains
Wrap them around my mind
But the memories just come back
Just like a floodgate
Bursting open, it can't be held back
The memories just flood my mind


The mirror shatters
Pieces fall to the ground
I grab a broom and sweep away
The shards of the past
Sweep them away before they can hurt
Me over and over again

Memories

This is a poem I wrote on February 1, 2010, and it's about looking back at memories from the past.


Looking back across the years
At all the hopes and fears
It's funny to realize how time flies
The times we laughed and the times that we cried


Reliving the memories
Through all this reverie
No one can take these memories away
They will stay with me for another day

Maybe Someday

This is a poem I wrote on March 2, 2009. It's about making sacrifices and putting one's dreams on hold.


I have to admit, I'm nowhere near
Where I thought I would be
At this point in my life
I had to compromise
And make some sacrifices
Over the years
I had to think less of myself
And I ended up
Putting many of my dreams
Up on the shelf
But maybe someday
I can take them back down
And see if any of those dreams
Are still worth pursuing

Make It Through

This is a poem I wrote on May 10, 2010, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is admiring someone for how they are handling adversity.


Bad news came at you from out of the blue
But you're trying to hard to make it through
You fight this fight with the bravest fire
And with that attitude, you inspire


Don't know if I'd be strong if it was me
But I'm sure this doesn't come easily
Just keep up the fight and you'll make it through
Be sure to know that I believe in you

Make It Through Each Day

This is a poem I wrote on March 29, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who leads a busy life and is trying to make it through life one day at a time.


Every day, I try to find a way
To make it through each and every day
I try to find a way to keep moving on
Even after each day is done


I'm so busy, there's just no time to sleep
I have a schedule I need to keep
And I just have no time to take it easy
There is no time left for just me

Luck's Going to Change

This is a poem I wrote on October 20, 2008. It's a poem that tries to offer hope to those who may feel something is wrong in their life.


This one's for the broken-hearted
This one's for the downtrodden
This one's for the confused
And this one's also for the lonely


Relationships never work out
And you're unlucky in love
But don't you give up hope
Because one day your luck's going to change


Life just seems to be going wrong
You've lost your home and your job
But don't you give up hope
Because one day your luck's going to change


Life seems to have no direction
You don't know which path to take
But don't you give up hope
Because one day your luck's going to change


It seems you don't have any friends
To lean on when things go wrong
But don't you give up hope
Because one day your luck's going to change


Don't give up hope -
One day your luck's going to change

Lost My Way

This is a poem I wrote on July 6, 2009. It's a poem about losing one's way, but in the end, finding which way to go.


Once upon a time, but not so long ago
The future seemed so bright
But then darkness came and blinded my sight
And I seemed to lose my way


Then, the darkness cleared and I could see again
But what has happened here?
I wandered far instead of staying near
It's now what I expected


Sometimes, things happen when you least expect them
Now I can see the light
What I thought was wrong was actually right
Now I'm not lost anymore

Lost And Confused

This is a poem I wrote on July 19, 2010, and it's from the point of view of someone who is confused about how their life is going.


Here I am, so lost and confused
And I have no idea what to do
Nothing is what I expect
And everything seems to be suspect


There's a peace that I can't seem to find
Has it turned out that I've lost my mind?
I just don't know where to go
If you have answers, please let me know

Loss Of Time

This is a poem I wrote on April 21, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who laments how much time they're losing in their life due to stress.


I want to know why time flies
And why it just passes by
Some days, I wish it would just hit the brakes
I think I've taken more than I can take


My life feels like a mess
It's thanks to all of this stress
I have to spend time playing catch up
For all of this time I have to make up

Looking Ahead to the Future

This is a poem I wrote on January 24, 2011, and it's a poem where the speaker has spent their life pondering about what the future holds for them.


I always wondered what it  was like to be old
Back when I was still young and bold
Now I'm getting older, and I'm starting to know
That time is starting to become my foe


Back then, the future seemed to be so far away
But now, the future's here to stay
Yet, I'm still wondering what the future will hold
Even though I know that I'm getting old

Long Overdue Vacation

This is a poem I wrote on July 26, 2010, and it's from the point of view of someone who is really in need of getting away for a vacation.


I've got a vacation that's long overdue
And I know I'm really in need of it, too
I just need a chance to get away
From all the stress and have some time to play


I can't believe how much work there's been lately
It's nearly driven me to insanity
But I know a break will soon be here
I can't wait for the good times to be near

Summer

This is a poem I wrote on July 20, 2009. It's a poem I wrote as an ode to summer. Admittedly, this isn't one of my better poems, but I'm still willing to share it anyway.


The days are long
And the summer has come
It's time to have fun
In the hot, hot sun


Try to stay cool
Go and swim in the pool
Now it's time to play
Have fun every day


But it's soon gone
And then the fall will come
Then it's back to school
To follow the rules

Summer Vacation

This is a poem I wrote on June 21, 2010. It's a poem about children and summer vacation.


Now you're free, with time galore
To enjoy the new adventures that are in store
Even though the summer's just begun
Time will fly while you're having fun


Enjoy the time while it lasts
Before you know it, the time will go by so fast
You'd better be sure you have a ball
Before we return to the fall

Summer Is Here

This is a poem I wrote on June 28, 2010. It's a poem about the summer months. For some reason, the seasons seem to be a favorite topic of mine to write about.


Summer is here once again
It's time to spend with family and friends
Barbecues, picnics, and fun galore
And time spent at the seashore


Time to spend out on the street
Playing outside in the sweltering heat
Enjoy the time, because it won't last
The time will fly by too fast

A Summer Haiku

This is a poem I wrote on July 15, 2008. Usually, I don't write haikus, but for some reason, I was inspired to write one on that particular day. As you can probably ascertain from the title, this is a haiku about the season of summer.


Haikus are definitely not easy to write, which is why I hardly ever write any. Admittedly, this one isn't that great of a haiku, but it's still part of the body of my poetry work, so I am including it.


The bright summer sun
Helps the plants and trees to grow--
Until the rain comes

Where's Summer?

This is a poem I wrote on June 21, 2010. It was a poem I wrote on the first day of summer that year; unfortunately, it really wasn't feeling like summer at the time I wrote it. But that seems to be the way it is around here in the Seattle area; while the calendar may say that summer starts near the end of June, the summer weather doesn't seem to actually arrive until sometime in July.


Here it is, summer vacation
But it sure doesn't feel like summer
Where's the sun and the warmth?
This is such a bummer


Right now, it's just too cold and dark
And we need to say a prayer for sun
So it can be a sign
That summer has begun

Summer's Coming?

This is a poem I wrote on June 20, 2011. It's a poem from the point of view of a person who can't believe that summer is just around the corner, due to the weather they're experiencing at that point in time.


They say summer is supposed to be coming soon
Since it's almost the twenty-first of June
But right now, it's as cold as spring
There's no sign of the warmth that summer brings


Right now, I'm just shivering and feeling so cold
Summer feels so far away, truth be told
This June weather is just so strange
All I can hope for is that things will change

Another Summer Vacation

This is a poem I wrote on June 20, 2011. It's a poem from the point of view of a parent at the beginning of their children's summer vacation off from school. I wrote this at a time when my kids were several years younger. Now that two of them are teenagers and one is a pre-teen, summer vacation isn't quite so bad since they're much more capable of entertaining themselves.


The kids are home for the summer
Sadly, it's not a dream
It's time to adjust to a new routine
Sometimes, that can feel like a bummer


I have to keep the kids busy
Or else I'll hear, "I'm bored"
I can only hope the weather won't pour
If it does, they will drive me so crazy

End of School

This is a poem I wrote on June 14, 2010. It's from the point of view of a parent at the end of a school year.


Winding down another year
It's hard to believe the end is here
And you'll be home all summer long
Please, let me remain strong


But the time will go by fast
And I'll wonder why it didn't last
It won't be long till fall is here
And you'll start a new year

End of Another School Year

This is a poem I wrote on June 6, 2011. It's from the point of view of a mother experiencing the end of a school year.


It's hard to believe it's almost here
And that it's the end of another school year
This year seemed to whiz on by so fast
This year flew by much faster than last


So next year ends middle school for one
And elementary will end for my son
My youngest will begin the first grade
And some new memories will be made

Life

This is a poem I wrote on January 17, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is taking a look at their life.


A time to remember, a time to reflect
Life doesn't happen as I expect
Sometimes for good, sometimes for ill
But life will happen, whatever it will


Lessons can be learned from the good and the bad
Even from the times that make me mad
But I keep going, day by day
And I will take whatever comes my way

Life Got You Down?

This is a poem I wrote on March 23, 2009, and the speaker of this poem is telling someone else not to give up.


Life got you down?
Think you're just spinning 'round and 'round?
Slow down, take a deep breath
And know that the worst may not be over yet
But, don't despair and don't cry
Situations can improve if you try
There's no reason for you to lay down and die

Life Changes

This is a poem I wrote in the mid-1990s. It's about how life can suddenly change and catch you by surprise.


Life changes in a heartbeat
As everything comes from out of the blue
Surprises come around every corner
Believe me, it's true


My life is in upheaval
It seems as if nothing is built to last
Everything appears to be different now
As things change so fast


I cannot depend upon
What I could count on as reality
And now these changes are making me see
The world differently


People come and people go
They seem to walk in and out of your life
Some you see again, but there are some who
Stay out of your life


Many changes are abound
As you gain more experience in life
Some experiences will be good while
Others cause you strife


Life changes -
You live and you learn
But don't let life pass you by
As everything changes around you


Life changes...

Life Can't Always Be Bad

This is a poem I wrote on January 3, 2011, and it's a poem where the speaker is reminding someone that life may have heartache and stress, but that life isn't always going to be bad.


As we journey through our life
We encounter heartache and strife
But if you want a piece of advice
Sometimes life is worth the sacrifice


Your life can't always be bad
And good times are bound to be had
Sometimes life can make you feel mad
But remember that life can make you glad

The American Flag

This is a poem I wrote on June 14, 2010. As you can see, it was written on Flag Day, and this poem was written to honor the American flag. I usually don't write patriotic poems, so this was an interesting change of pace for me. I think this poem turned out pretty well when all was said and done.


We pledge our allegiance
To the flag of red, white, and blue
And every star and every stripe
Has a meaning for me and you


With our hands on our hearts
We show our pride in our country
Honoring those who gave their lives
In order that we can be free

Lies

This is a poem I wrote around the mid-1990s. It's a poem where the speaker is seeing through another person's lies and deception, and it was inspired by someone that I knew at the time I wrote this.


You said you'd be honest
You said you'd be fair
But you've told some lies
And it seems like you don't care


You thought you could deceive
Yes, you really tried
I see through your lies
I've pulled the wool from my eyes


No, I won't play your games
I'm walking away
I don't need your lies
And it's all ending today

Keeping Up

This is a poem I wrote on January 31, 2011, and it's about trying to keep up with the craziness of day to day life.


Trying to keep up with day to day life
Without letting it make my head explode
Even when I'm faced with enormous strife
I try to keep myself in a positive mode


There's no time to rest, and no time to play
Even though I should really take a break
And everyone means well with what they say
But I have to keep going with so much at stake

Just Be Yourself

This is a poem I wrote back in the early 1990s, and it's about staying true to yourself.


People pressure you
To be part of the crowd
But you don't have to give in to the pressure
Preserve your individuality
Just be yourself


You are somebody
Special on the inside
But don't let others tell you something different
And only you know what you should be like
Just be yourself


You control yourself
You mold your own image
But don't let anyone try to break your mold
Look inside yourself and see why you are
Just be yourself

Just an Ordinary Day

This is a poem I wrote on July 12, 2010, and the speaker talks about how today is just an ordinary day.


Today is just an ordinary day
Nothing at all seems to be astray
No surprises are hiding around the bend
And no relationships that need to be on the mend


And today, there is no sense of mystique
Nothing at all seems to be unique
There is no drama, and everything is serene
And today, everything just seems to be peachy keen

It's Not the End of the World

This is a poem I wrote on October 25, 2010, and the speaker is telling someone to keep believing and that their world isn't coming to an end.


Have you heard the news?
They say the world's going to end
But I don't believe that it's true
And I don't think that's going to be the trend


Just keep believing
That everything will be all right
Peace will be what you're receiving
If you keep believing with all of your might

Isolated

This is a poem I wrote on December 22, 2008, and it's about feeling isolated.


The wind is blowing outside
And it's a chilly wind at that
The snow swirls and whirls around in the wind
And it piles up higher and higher on the ground
It may be warm inside my house
But I'm trapped within these four walls
I can't get out to go anywhere
And it's making me feel rather isolated

Indecision

This is a poem I wrote on November 8, 2010. It's a poem where the speaker wants to take chances, but their indecision holds them back.


They say that you have to take a chance
And to try your hand at the dance
But sometimes fear can get in the way
And you put off things for another day


And they also say you have to try
To take steps before you can fly
But your indecision holds you back
Because you're so afraid of what you lack

Imagine a New Life

This is a poem I wrote on March 7, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who wonders what it would be like if they could be someone else and start their life over again.


As I sit here, lost in my daydreams
I wonder why my life isn't what it seems
Sometimes, I wish I could be somebody new
And start my life over anew


If I had the chance, what would I change?
Would I put myself into a life that's strange?
The possibilities are just so endless
But should I be thinking like this?

I'm Here for You

This is a poem I wrote back in 1995. It's a poem to reassure someone that you will always be there for them.


I'm here for you with an ear to lend
At times when you need a friend
I'm here to help you through the strife
When everything seems wrong in your life


I'm here for you when you're feeling down
To make a smile from a frown
I'm here for you when nothing's right
Help you see things in a different light


I'm here for you with a helping hand
And to help you understand
I'll be here for you when you call
I'll always be there to catch your fall


And through the years, never forget -
I'll always be here for you

Illness

This is a poem I wrote on September 13, 2010, and I wrote it while I was sick and suffering from a cold.


I have no time to rest
Even though I have a cough in my chest
Life won't stop because I'm ill
So I have to keep on working to earn my fill


I hope this passes by quick
Because I'm so tired of being sick
I don't think I need to say
That I want to be able to enjoy my days

I Can Finally See

This is a poem I wrote back in the early 1990s, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who realizes they need to break away from an unhealthy relationship and move on with their life.


All you seemed to do was bring me down
You seemed to be a real hindrance
Now I can finally see
You thought of me as some kind of clown


I needed to change some time ago
I've been indecisive too long
Now I can finally see
Burdens from the past I must let go


It's time to go our separate ways
It's time for us to say goodbye
Now I can finally see
That I'm out in search of better days

Hyperactive

This is a poem I wrote on April 12, 2010, and it's from the point of view of a parent dealing with a hyperactive child.


Please settle down
You are much too loud
Rein it in and cool your jets
I don't think I can handle this yet


So just take this tip
And please zip your lips
You're just so hyper today
Please make this attitude go away

Is This Really June?

This is a poem I wrote on June 13, 2011. It's a poem from the point of view of a speaker who is in disbelief that it's the month of June, due to unseasonably cold and dark weather. And yes, this is a poem written from my point of view.


The sun is playing peek-a-boo today
How I wish it would decide to stay
I'm tired of the dark and the gloom
Could this really be the month of June?


I think this weather is such a bummer
I wish it was already summer
I want to feel all the sunshine
And to have fun and to have a good time

How Time Flies

This is a poem I wrote on August 30, 2010, and it's from the point of view of a parent realizing how much time has gone by and how their child is growing up.


I can't believe how time can fly
And how it whizzes right on by
You're growing up way too fast
I wish your childhood years could last


And someday, you'll be just like me
Amazed at how your life can be
The time flying right on by
And you have no explanation why

Homecoming

This is a poem I wrote on September 14, 2009, and it's from the point of view of a friend seeing an old friend return after a long absence.


It seems like it's been a while
Since you were last here
It's amazing what still stands
And all that has disappeared


You see this place with different eyes
After all you've roamed
Hope this time you're here to stay
I'm glad you're here... welcome home

History in the Making

This is a poem I wrote on May 2, 2011, and it's from the point of view of a speaker witnessing a major historic event of their time.


Right now, history is in the making
And I'm here to be part of it
It's a day I thought would never come
It seems the war has been won


So maybe once again we can unite
And work at healing our divides
I really want to hope for the best
Only time will tell the rest

Gray Days

This is a poem I wrote on October 26, 2009, and it's about feeling down after a loved one goes away.


It's another cold and dreary day
As the wind splatters the rain against the windowpane
I feel a chill inside my heart
Every day that we spent apart


I see the gray clouds across the sky
I try to fight it, but a teardrop falls from my eye
I've been so blue since you went away
I wish you'd come back home to stay

Good Things in Store

This is a poem I wrote on April 25, 2011, and it's from the point of view of someone who finally has something good going in their life, and they hope that the good will last.


New possibilities come knocking on my door
Maybe there's even more in store
It seems that things are starting to go my way
And things are starting to look brighter today


So hopefully these good things continue to last
And won't disappear very fast
I really don't want to see the end in sight
And I just want everything to be all right

Gone Way Too Soon

This is a poem I wrote on April 26, 2009 after learning that a little boy I knew at church had died. I dedicate this poem to the families, loved ones, and friends of children who have died.


When you were born
And came into this world
We all thought
We'd get to see you grow old
But that was not meant to be


Your life was cut way too short
And now all that's left behind
Is unfulfilled potential
Sometimes it seems so unfair
That you're gone, but we're still here


You're gone way too soon
But may God enfold you
In His love
And someday we will see you again
In Heaven


Goodbye, sweet angel...

Memorial Day

This is a poem I wrote on May 30, 2011, which was the day that Memorial Day fell on that year. This is a poem about honoring military men and women who died in the line of duty on Memorial Day.


Today we need to remember and not forget
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice
We need to honor those who have gone before
And paid the ultimate price


Don't make an excuse for not honoring our veterans
If you don't know how to honor them yet
Just wave a flag and say a little prayer
We owe them the biggest debt

Gone Forever

This is a poem I wrote on July 29, 2008. I wrote it in the wake of learning of the sudden death of tow friends, a mother and daughter who had both been very active in my older daughter's Girl Scout troop. The girl was a good friend of my daughter's, and her friend's death still affects her after all these years. This poem specifically touches on when my husband and I had to tell our then 10-year-old daughter that her friend had died.


Early morning innocence
Shattered into a million pieces
By just one sentence


"They're gone," was the gist of it
It meant that they were gone forever
They would not return


Break the news to my child
One of her friends would never return
She's gone forever

Going Back in Time

This is a poem I wrote on November 2, 2009, and it's about someone wishing they could go back in time and change something that happened in their past.


You live in a state of reverie
As you pick over ancient history
Wanting to find where you went wrong
But the task seems to arduous and long


You wish you could take it from the top
And know this time exactly when to stop
But would going back be worth it?
I don't think it would be worth it one bit

Games, Charades, and Masquerades

This is a poem I wrote back in the mid-1990s, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who sees that a former lover is still up to their cheating ways.


I see you're still playing your little game
You're still hiding behind your masquerade
And you're still playing your little charade
But I think it's time to rain on your parade


I've seen you with someone, making a play
Trying to find all the right things to say
You're already dating someone today
But that doesn't matter to you anyway


I thought you had learned your lesson by now
So it's hard for me to understand how
You can still keep breaking a solemn vow
It's just like you, but I'm surprised anyhow

Forbidden Love

This is a poem I wrote back in either 1992 or 1993, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who wants to get involved in a "forbidden" relationship.


I knew the day I met you
That my feelings for you were true
But there are obstacles in the way
And yet I'm still trying every day


Now I know you love me, too
But "they" say I'm not right for you
It just doesn't matter how "they" feel
I know that my love for you is real


"They" try to keep us apart
To tear us apart at the heart
So we must keep our feelings hidden
Because "they" say our love's forbidden

Fall From Grace

This is a poem I wrote on January 28, 2008. It's a poem about someone who has been "on top of the world," but now they feel they're at rock bottom.


Back when you were very young
It seemed like anything was possible
Then, one day, it happened
You achieved great heights at such a young age


It happened really fast
Everything came so easily for you
You thought that it would last
And it seemed that the world was your oyster


Over the next ten years
You watched as your world slowly fell apart
Seems you've hit rock bottom
And the world gets to watch your fall from grace


Some out here root for you
They hope you can turn your life back around
And they hope that one day
You'll be back on top of the world again

End of the Day

This is a poem I wrote on August 23, 2010, and it was a poem that I wrote at the end of a busy day.


The sun is setting on another day
In the usual fashion and in the usual way
I reflect, and I take a look back to find
What happened during the day as I leave it behind


And tomorrow will be another day
When I get up in the morning, I hope that I can play
But for now, I will be laying down to sleep
And I hope the dreams I have I'll be able to keep

End In Sight

This is a poem I wrote on April 19, 2010. It's a poem about coming to the end of one point in life, but getting ready to start into the next phase.


It's hard to believe it's coming to an end
The time has flown by so quickly
The end is at sight, right around the bend
Sometimes I wish the time would just slow down


But I'm looking forward to new beginnings
When I reach the end of this path
Even though the new may be challenging
I'm ready for another adventure

Dream Or Reality?

This is a poem I wrote on July 5, 2010, and it's a poem where the speaker is trying to figure out the differences between dreams and reality.


Sometimes, it feels like I'm in a dream world
And that everything is out of my control
But with your love I come back to reality
And realize that life isn't always what it seems


If this is a dream, I don't want to awake
And find out what's real is actually fake
It could turn out it's a dream I've having tonight
But how could this be a lie if it feels so right?

Don't Be Afraid

This is a poem I wrote on June 22, 2009. In this poem, the speaker is trying to convince someone to not be afraid of changes that are coming.


I know that things are changing fast
And how you wish these days would last
But no matter how hard you try to rearrange
The only constant in your life is change


Yes, I know you're scared of this place
But try to put on a brave face
And someday, you can look back upon these days
Knowing you didn't need to be afraid

Disagreements

This is a poem I wrote on November 15, 2010, and it's about how much people seem to be fighting and disagreeing in the world right now. Sadly, the fighting and disagreements going on only seem to have gotten worse in the almost four years that have elapsed since I wrote this poem.


Tensions seem to run so high
Disagreements are so easy to find
What's it going to take to find some peace
And to feel a sense of relief?


Hear another shouting match
And all the words are so easy to catch
I wish they'd just agree to disagree
Because this noise is bothering me

Different Eyes

This is a poem I wrote in 2001, and it was inspired by the 9/11 attacks in the United States. It's a poem about seeing the world through different eyes after a tragedy.


I saw the news and couldn't believe my eyes
It just left me paralyzed
Life can just catch you by surprise
Now I see the world through different eyes


I just kept hoping this was all just a dream
That it wasn't what it seemed
But the truth couldn't be disguised
Now I see the world through different eyes


Is this the end of the world as we know it?
Have we already blown it?
Here's hoping that we get wise
Now I see the world through different eyes


Now I see the world through different eyes...

Despair

This is a poem I wrote on February 17, 2008. I was inspired to write this poem during a dark and rainy afternoon.


Watch the rain
Watch the rain as it falls
As it falls, it cleanses the pain
The pain from a life gone wrong


In the darkness
In the darkness in the room
In the room full of gloom
Of gloom and despair


I'm so frustrated
I'm so frustrated with my life
With my life that hasn't gone as planned
As planned or as hoped

Decisions

This is a poem I wrote on September 27, 2010. It's a poem where the speaker finds that they need to make decisions, whether they really want to or not.


I've got so many decisions to make
Such as where to go or what to wear
Yet right now, I don't really seem to care
Sometimes it's just more than I can take


I've got two directions that I can go
Figure out which road I need to take
And so I think I need to take this slow
In the hopes I don't make a mistake

Decision Making

This is a poem I wrote on February 14, 2011. It's a poem where the speaker talks about having to make decisions in life and hoping that they've made the right choices.


Sometimes, I don't know which way to go
Or which way that the wind will blow
I have to take what I know and make a decision
And hope that I make it with precision


In my life, I've come to a crossroads
And not knowing which way to go
I've had this happen many times, and it's such a test
Each time, I hope I take the road that's best

Dealing With Bad News

This is a poem I wrote on June 7, 2010. I wrote this poem while I was in the midst of dealing with some bad news that I found out about.


Right now, I don't know what to do
And I'm just feeling so confused
It seems like bad news is waiting around the bend
I just want all of it to end


For once, can't we get some good news
To go along with the bad, too?
Honestly, I don't know how much more I can take
I just wish this was a mistake

Summer Is Near

This is a poem I wrote on May 9, 2011. It's a poem from the point of view of a speaker who is enjoying spring, but is ready for summer to come.


Everywhere flowers are in bloom
And the sun is chasing away the gloom
New life accompanies the spring
As the birds in the trees begin to sing


Sunlight lasts for longer hours
And its warmth helps the growth of the flowers
All the signs point that spring is here
And before long, that summer will be near

Darkness And Fear

This is a poem I wrote on December 13, 2010, and it's about living in fear of what the future may hold.


One minute, it was bright as day
The next, it was cloudy and gray
The darkness just keeps closing in
And I don't know when it will come to an end


I'm so worried and filled with fear
And I just wish that you were near
To chase the dark and fear away
And light and happiness would be here to stay

Dark Day

This is a poem I wrote on April 26, 2010, and it's about how dark it can feel when something bad is happening in your life.


Today the chilly wind blows
And the sky is just so dark
The atmosphere hangs so heavy and low
And the darkness of the day leaves its mark


There's no hope to see the sun
Seems like it's miles away
Has the darkness of the day just begun?
And just how long is it going to stay?

Dangers in the Dark/Light at the End

This is a poem I wrote back in the summer of 1991, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who's been going through a dark period in their life and may now perhaps be starting to head toward a brighter future.


I encounter dangers in the dark
As I move through the tunnel of life
I encounter misery and wreck
And heartache and strife


As I stumble my way through the dark
I encounter obstacles and pain
I'm just about ready to go give up
And just go insane


But, wait a minute...
What's that up ahead?


Look over there, something's shining bright
I can see it ahead, at the bend
It's the light I have been looking for
The light at the end

Curveballs

This is a poem I wrote on January 26, 2009, and I wrote it as I was dealing with something sudden and unexpected that happened in my life.


Life can throw curveballs at you
And those curveballs bring another change
It seems you've gotten too many
Of these curveballs recently
And you wonder what you can do
To make them stop


Just as you think you've worked through
A curveball that hit you unexpectedly
Another one comes out of nowhere
And now you've got to
Got through this whole process
All over again

A Cold Spring

This is a poem I wrote on May 4, 2010. I wrote it on an unusually cold May morning.


The calendar may say it's May
But the cold seems to be here to stay
I just want to warm up and feel the sun
Since technically, spring has already begun


Why does it seem so dark today?
The clouds in the sky are dark and gray
I just want the light and the sun to come back
And to not have to pull sweatshirts from the rack

Crossroads

This is a poem I wrote on May 25, 2009, and it's about having to make choices in our life.


We have come to a crossroads
And we need to figure out
Which way to go
What will happen when we choose
One path over another
Is a complete mystery
We won't know what will happen
Until we make a choice
But once we make that choice
There can be no turning back
So we have to make a choice
And hope it's for the best

Crazy Life

This is a poem I wrote on September 21, 2009, and it's from the point of view of a speaker who is feeling rather worn out and tired from their hectic life.


It's such a crazy life I lead
Livin' la vida loca
A good rest is what I really need
But that's hard to come by, indeed


I just need my life to slow down
At least for a brief moment
But the pause I need just can't be found
Guess I'll be run into the ground

Confusion

This is a poem I wrote on October 27, 2008, and it's from the point of view of a speaker trying to understand life, and especially why there's so much pain.


So many thoughts spin around in my head
After hearing stories of shock, sadness, and dread
So many times, they come out of the blue
And I wish that they just weren't true


And I ponder these mysteries of life
Wondering why people must go through so much strife
But my ponderings just leave me confused
Wish there was something I could do


In the end, all I can do is pray
And keep hoping that things will get better someday
I wonder when the confusion will end
And understanding will begin

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...