The Moment

I must gather up all the courage I can muster
I must act cool and aloof and not totally flustered
I've waited for this moment for days and for weeks
It's what's keeping my life from becoming dull and bleak
I've thought it all over and over in my mind
It's you I've been seeking and never did find
Now I must hope that I won't chicken out
Because my mind is filled with fright and doubt
Will you think I'm psycho or dumb?
Or maybe I'll trip and fall flat on my bum
But I will go on
With the scene in my head perfectly drawn
And I will speak those words to you
And hope the scene will come true

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Why am I feeling this way about you?
I really need to know if these emotions are true
I'm spinning around
But my feet are still on the ground
I blush and look down when you look in my direction
Could I maybe-possibly-be the object of your affection?
All there is is doubt in my mind
What in me could you possibly find?
My friends say a lot
But I say not
But maybe this time things will go right
At the end of the tunnel I hope there's a light

A Snowflake

That day, a snowflake hit my eye
And you were still in my life
We spun around together
Laughing despite the weather
Breathless with excitement
Nothing could ruin that moment
Now I walk alone
Without you by my side
A snowflake hits my eye
And it hurts enough to make me cry
Because you are no longer in my life.

Torture

The day starts out pretty okay
But spirits take a quick nosedive
When a loud clanging signals my impending doom
Defeated, I trudge down the hall
A heavy burden on my back
I climb onto the smelly bus
Before we leave, select people
Race away, given sudden freedom
I look longingly at those free souls
And the bus pulls away
Driving me closer and closer to my destination
Once entered in the dark slimy building
I shed my outer shell
Along with my other companions
Only to dive into a pool of torture
Again and again
I shower, trying desperately to
Wash the stink of gloom away
I emerge from that dark and slimy building
Cold, shivering, but with a sense of triumph
I am still alive

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