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Butterfly On A Fence"Butterfly On A Fence"

There once was a crimson butterfly that landed on my fence
Why my fence of all fences to me made no sense
I had built this fence with such sharp edges nothing could land
But never the less here rests a crimson butterfly unplanned

This creature was beautiful and elusive; what a bright hue
The way it spread it's wings when the wind calmly blew
What an elegant display of perfection; truly a prize
One that would light up a room full of eyes

I wanted to catch this crimson butterfly and keep it in a jar
So it could shine in my house nightly like the stars
And I'd treat it with kindness, love, and affection
The k

The Perfect Present"The Perfect Present"

During the winter season on a night very cold
Where the frosty breeze sends shivers down your spine
I met a little boy on the road decades ago
Who looked at the time to be about eight or nine.

I saw him aimlessly wandering from afar
Dodging cars who simply passed him by.
Judging by his ripped clothes he had many scars
And a pair of the most pained blue eyes

Now normally I would have just continued driving.
Who the hell cares about this little ploy?
Its tough enough in this world surviving
Without striving to care about some little boy.

For I asked myself if I was in his shoes
Would he bother to stop his

Merry-Go-Round"Merry-Go-Round"

I don't know where I came from
I'm not talking about birth
I'm referring to those times
Before humans walked the earth

What were we before then?
Is there truth to claim?
Was it planned or random chance
I hold my name today?

What kind of power
Created the extremes?
The planets and their moons
And everything inbetween

Why do I come across
The people that I greet?
Is it just by pure luck
Or fate and destiny

Why do old friends exit?
Why do new friends enter?
Our lives are merry-go-rounds
And we're stuck at the center

Why my color eyes?
Why my color skin?
Why the life I lead?
Why these thoughts within?

Why

Maiden By The Bay“Maiden By The Bay”

Every now and then across the water at night
A lady can be seen dressed in long silky white
She dances along the water as elusive as a bird
Her beauty so astounding I can not put into words
Her movements so graceful they shift the moon’s release
On the gravity of the earth; every crevice and crease
If the world were to fall apart around her piece by piece
Her dancing would never cease but only increase

And I wait for every day to end so I can say
I have seen this great maiden by the bay

The flowers enveloping her sing in harmony with the bees
The trees bend their barks and their branches tease
The ne

Crossed The Line"Crossed The Line"

She told him "no" many instances before
At first he listened, but not this time
Her words were sounds that he ignored
Because finally, he crossed the line

At first it seemed like every date
He was sweet and kind, holding doors
But even still at any rate
She found herself screaming on the bedroom floor

Because he heard, but didn't listen
Only hearing what he wanted to hear
And by pure hormones he was driven
While her pleas fell on deaf's ears

At first it started out innocent
Holding hands, kissing, locking lips
But soon it was no longer ambivalent
Once his hands swayed around her hips

He tried crawling them

Role Models"Role Models"

There was once a young sibling who admired his older brother.
Though they came from different dads, they shared the same mother.
The younger brother wanted to emulate the older brother in every way
From baseball cards to video games, morning, night, and day.

This little boy followed his older brother around
To batting cages, arcades, and all over town.
He ordered the same foods and drank the same drinks.
He wore the same hats and thought the same things.

The older brother knew he had the power to influence
And in no way did he consider his brother a nuisance.
In fact, he greatly enjoyed setting the lessons
Like a preacher ed

Serenade Her Sky"Serenade Her Sky"

Use me if you need to vent
Use me to your heart's content
I'm here for you; I'm prepared
I'll always listen; don't be scared

Use me as your punching bag
Tell me when you're feeling mad
I do not bruise; I have the might
If it means you'll be all right

Use me when you're black and blue
I'll restore your heart anew
Let me know when you are grey
Things won't always stay the same

Thanks for giving me the chance
To walk together hand-in-hand
I promise to help you through
What it is that's killing you

Tell me if I'm acting wrong
Tell me if I don't belong
I can handle what you say
I've matured in many ways

You're the stars an

Reason To Believe"Reason To Believe"

I long for hope that burns inside of me
Because there are so many things that I've never seen
So many places that I've never been
So much beauty that has yet to begin

This hope I long for that burns inside of me
Is the means and reason for me to believe
In all the things I've known and everything I have
For things can never really be that bad.

This hope I have is what pushes me forward
Slightly northward and around the corner
Its what gets me by each and every day
Because you never know what tomorrow may convey

You never really know what the future holds
Some days are bronze while others are gold
You never r

Freeze Frame"Freeze Frame"

Once when I was walking I saw the most beautiful sight
A moonlit city all covered in white
The glow of orange streetlights which reflected above
Made me halt and ponder the ones that I love
Even above the city lights the stars did shine
A picture perfect moment suspended in time
I took more steps and left footprints in snow
Delicate powder controlled by wind's blow
But when I stopped I saw the funniest thing
A shadow beside me was starting to sing
The voice was raspy yet sounded so sweet
The most pleasant pitch carrying such a beat
And to my ears this sound was such a treat
That I could not resist the urge to gre

Hold On"Hold On"

Come on, kid
Please don't disappear
We have a better place for you
That's far away from here

You have to get better
We always wanted a son
Let the medicine run it's course
This battle is not yet won

I know you're not breathing
The doctors told me why
They told me you're not leaving
And maybe you could die

There are plenty who love you
Waiting at our home
Mommy fixed your crib
This bed is not a throne

This is the third time I've been
In a hospital this year
The others didn't go well
I lost many who were dear

I ran away to find myself
Because I was once lost
I needed to see what was important
Paths were so criss-crossed

But I'v

Rage Day"Rage Day"

Sometimes I just have those days
Where everyone should stay away
Where the slightest thing you say
Will be the cause of me to break your face.

You better keep clear during these times
I promise to exhibit obvious signs.
I'll hiss and I'll growl; I'll snicker and snear.
Sarcasm is high only if you're near.

I meltdown like a volcano erupting
Onto a blanket of snow where the lava's disrupting
The particles' flow; they speed up and go
As the rage builds from my head to my toes.

One bad thing leads to another
Like my drunken mother or a call from my brother
Or a fight with a friend; God it never ends.
So many memories wi

Blossom"Blossom"

Beyond the cherry oaks and evergreen backwoods
Past the landscapes of emerald trees and creeks of water
On top of a hill surrounded by mud and soil
Lies an innocent flower as delicate and quiet as the wind

I planted this flower from the seedlings in my garden
Carefully cultivating this flower to reflect the beauty of nature
But I soon knew my flower outgrew its surroundings
This particular flower needed ample room to grow

At first the roots resisted, I had to tug to set them free
Scared of the storms and fires that could potentially be
The unknown wilderness is a scary place I must admit
Regardless my garden was not a comfortable

Darkest Nights"Darkest Nights"

I'm looking out the window
Through the blinds and the shades
Waiting patiently for your return
But you won't be coming home today

Meanwhile these shadows
Continue haunting me
They've tried to snatch my soul
And bury it in the deep

Because the sun has gone down
This room has grown black
But it seems darker than normal
I want the light to come back

In fact this room is so dark
My body is starting to tremble
The shadows are reaching out
My nerves may disassemble

The absence of light
Enhances the echos of sound
I'm finding strength in silence
As I sink into the ground

So instead I close my eyes
Pretending I'm not here
Or r

Flower Power"Flower Power"

Speak to me, my little flower
Dancing in the breeze
With your frail and fragile stem
You are braver than the trees
Bend for me, my faithful flower
Bend yourself at your knees
With your keen and natural instincts
You will survive the looming bees

Spread your petals as wide as you can
As your pollen starts to blow
To the oceans and their sands
And as far as they can go
Pollinate the others
With your warm and loving scent
Never fear the storm that's near
For I will circumvent

Live for me, my precious flower
I'll cover you from snow
With my rugged, worn-down hands
I will help you grow
Cry for me, my wounded flo

Dare To Dream"Dare To Dream"

Dare to dream of ships and kings
Of rings of gold and pleasant things
Of skies of blue for miles long
Of finding new ways to be strong

Dare to dream of fighting sharks
On a new life which you embark
By boat or plane or haunted train
Hurry now; it leaves today

Dare to dream of huge success
Of values and money to invest
And if to you now I may confess
I have dreamed of you to ease my stress

Dare to dream of happy times
Of worlds existing without crime
Of fountains of candy spewing drops
Of exotic tastes; it never stops

Dare to dream of great adventure
That you one day will find your treasure
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Execution"Execution"

For my first execution I had a fusion of thoughts

Circling wildly in my head like the thief who was caught

And rendered helpless like a cat locked in a cage

But I knew I'd be forced to turn the other page

I walked onto the firing range with robotic eyes

And a clear mind so that I could be blind

To what I was about to do to this criminal at hand

I'm just going along with my job description's plans

If it wasn't for him we wouldn't even be

In this situation but for now currently

I had to execute this felon for the crimes that he did

Or else he'd commit more in time God forbid

I gripped the gun's handle as tightly as I co

New York City"New York City"

I have wandered into the unknown

On my own with nothing but a backpack

Only to find that I have grown

More confused as to where I'm at

I have been out into the real world

It is indeed quite a scary place

And now I have returned

Encapsulated in my tiny cave

Sidewalks are conveyer belts

Filled with backstabbers and sharks

Looking to pickpocket the unaware

In the early hours of the dark

I have been to clubs and bars

Many times I've had sex

I've slept in broken down cars

Many faces I'd like to forget

I've seen a mother abuse her child

And husbands hit their wives

I've seen girls running wild

Selling themselves

Castles In The Sky"Castles In The Sky"

Why couldn't you have taken me when

I was only at the age of ten?

I would have gone quietly I swear

Why couldn't you take me there?

Why couldn't you let me go

To the place I always wanted most?

Of cloud and brick and mile high

Like the castles in the sky

Why don't you listen when I talk?

Hearing the sounds of which you balk

Speaking alone is losing the appeal

But only I understand the way I feel

Where do fireflies get their glow?

Why stars fall I'll never know

My wishes sink faster than the stones

I tried to skip but can not atone

Why do bulbs portray such light

Like the sun powerful and bright?

Even be

Precious Apple"Precious Apple"

There once was an apple that hung

From the most beautiful redwood tree

For an apple so sweet needs a tongue

Like sailing ships on clear blue seas

This apple began as a seed

The tiniest creation attainable

And has continually proven to exceed

All our wildest thoughts sustainable

For this apple has survived

Through rain, snow, and hail

And it will continue to thrive

To not a single person's avail

This apple looks down

To the broken ground below

Refusing to be sold in town

It stays and continues to grow

For an apple so delicious

Refuses to be eaten by man

With a mind so ambitious

This apple can carry out its

We Are One Voice"We Are One Voice"

We are a collective soul

We are one voice

Together we sum up the whole

Wide world of choice

We breathe the same air

We have the same cares

And though we have different minds

We carry similar worries most of the time

We take different forms

But adhere to the norms

Though we have different color eyes

Together one day we will die

We have similar darkened pasts

But we share love that can last

So don't look back to the start

Now is the time I give you my heart

Because you are me and I am you

And when I think of all you do

I see doves flying overseas

Signals of love and what was meant to be

And wh

Hallucinations"Hallucinations"

I found a small, green bottle sitting on a table

Without any description, warning, or label

When suddenly curiosity took a hold of me

Maybe just one pill could cure my disease

So I popped one in my mouth and swallowed it whole

And washed it down with old coffee gone cold

And realized after fifteen minutes nothing had happened

For these white pills offered me bitter compassion

So one pill led to two which then turned into six

I figured I needed more to completely get my fix

Six led to ten which led to twenty instead

And that's when I felt this ringing inside of my head

Or maybe that was the ambulance singing a son

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Avoid Drama

by =BleedTheDream180, Jan 13, 2013, 1:57:35 PM
Literature / Poetry / General Poetry / Traditional Fixed Forms

"Avoid Drama"

How dare you spread such rumors
How dare you say such lies
How can I be pregnant?
I'm not a girl; I'm a guy!

Why would you think that?
Why would you fib
About people you don't know
Or things you never did?

He broke up with her
She cheated on him
Please don't get me involved
I don't know where to begin

So what if you never
Got asked out to the prom?
It only lasts one night
Then life will carry on

Every week there's someone
Fighting with a friend
Who hates who this week?
Please let this drama end

Because I'll never understand
Why people have to judge
Adding insult to injury
To hearts that never budge

What you're probably feeling
Are typical teenage emotions
You'll switch feelings as fast
As the tides switch in oceans

I know that you're miserable
But aren't we all?
Who hasn't at some point
Taken a fall?

Don't say you hate your parents
Because I know you'll love them after
Don't blow it out of proportion
It's just another chapter

I don't need your drugs
I have a paper overdue
What's the point of writing
About some guy I never knew?

If you can't afford that dress
Get a job after school
Stop using him for money
Don't use her as a tool

Problems can be solved
So let's not overthink
Every bad conclusion
Or you'll be on the brink
Of always seeking attention
But you won't get it, you'll see
I'm just trying to live
A life that's drama-free
So do yourselves a favor
Avoid the fakes and liars
And anyone who savors
In causing you some drama

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Critique by ~Banana-Taco Jan 13, 2013, 5:41:12 PM

I really like that this poem could be interpreted in a person's real life. The things said here are those of that we've probably heard around school at least once.

Also, the rhymes are amazing, and the flow of the words are so smooth, it forms a "song" because of the easy beat.

The first stanza was really clever, also.
Probably all of us could relate to this poem. (Oh the wonders of public school) Even the most ridiculous things people say, the sad thing is, sometimes people believe them.

Overall, well done! I wish I could rhyme like you. The impact was really nice. That was astonishing!

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Critique by *iFantasi Jan 13, 2013, 5:12:31 PM

This was a very well-written poem, and I feel like it covers the entirety of teenage/High-school drama very well. Heck - it even covers life before and after high school! I believe most people can relate to this poem, and in my opinion, relatable poems are always nice to read.

I myself try to avoid teenage drama, and to see these words expressed through the exasperated, fed up teenagers point of view makes everything much better, and I hope the people that do cause excessive drama in these chapters of life see this poem.

I also must say, I like your rhyme scheme you included on the poem. It made the poem appealing to read and even more appealing to just look at, and for that I thank you.

Overall, you did an outstanding job with the poem on life.