Archive for Poetry
Only the Birds
Why is it, everyday I sit here locked in this tower Waiting for something to change The life outside seems so bleak But the birds… fly free Now worries, no cares… nothing of the sort Maybe, it is just me Just me I watch the world turn Sun fade, moon rise And with each sun, [...]
Read moreLike a Leaf
Like a leaf, she falls from the tree Breaking away from those whom she loved Leaning into a new world Like the wind, she blows through the air A smile as she welcomes the day Enjoying each and every moment Like a sail, she speeds though time Forgetting and renewing friendships Letting memories be Like [...]
Read moreIn The City
Every day I wake up Ready to go about my day Cars rushing by, people on phones talking Everybody going about their lives I think about back home; What everyone is doing Back in the country in which I wanted to escape Friends wave hello, stop to talk There is always someone in the city [...]
Read moreColored Memories
As I stand here, waiting for the bus Time seems to flash back; One year ago. One year ago, we sat there in that dining hall Smiling, laughing Talking about our day. We told stories, laughed and cried Let the life of college consume us Everything so new. One year later, I stand here alone. [...]
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