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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
Lost, Little Boy“Lost, Little Boy”

There exists a dazzling forest with glistening
Water flowing down the hill with listening
Ears as if to appear sound and protected
But I know the truth of which none have detected

These waterfalls are a collection of tears
That fall from the eyes over the years
And never dry out but always throughout
Sprinkle the flowers that strengthen and sprout

But this thick air has become too vague to see
Or to breathe or drive through these wounded trees
In which the bark in the dark without a doubt
Grows in arcs and sparks curiosity without
Any idea where to fathom or begin
To search for the missing child buried with
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
Fairy Tales"Fairy Tales"

At the end of the final chapter
Most stories end happily after
Enchanted evenings; dreams coming true
Believing in magic; it could happen to you

Fairy tales fuel our dormant fires
Romantic films quench our inner desires
Demons become friends; fun times never end
Must be nice to live in a realm of pretend

That's not how things work in the real world
The hero doesn't always win his girl
People pass away; buildings crumble and fall
Cinderella's mice in reality would be mauled

Teacups don't sing; at least none that I know
Carpets can't glide through the wind's blow
Crabs do not dance; that is really absurd
Animals can't talk; at
Hall Of Mirrors"Hall Of Mirrors"

I was once thrown into a hall of mirrors
Surrounding me on every side
I was forced to look deep into my soul
For I had not a place to hide

Every mirror reflected someone different
Some versions were fat or thin
Each version had different color eyes
But none revealed the person within

Some versions were short or tall
Some had me in a tie and suit
Some had me in a summertime shirt
But none revealed the person I knew

Every mirror showed different contrast
And different objects floating in space
Some reflections were lighter than others
But none helped reflect my own face

So finally down on hands and knees
I asked desperat
Morning Light“Morning Light”

These hills that I’ve traversed
Within each and every verse
Have led me to believe
In all the things I see
And where I am right now
I could never imagine how
I have gotten myself to stand
On my own two feet again

I thought I could never dream
Or at least in what I mean
Or maybe this is fake
And these thoughts I can not shake
So sad and unaware
Bad thoughts are always there
Floating in my head
Taunting me instead

I don’t want to be naïve
And believe in what I see
But this thing called pressure
Is more than I can measure
Anxiety never disappears
Even though the ones I fear
Have finally gone away
I st
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
Long Way Home"Long Way Home"

You wouldn't know this
But when I'm lost
I run away from myself to a place where for just one minute
I can find a piece of momentary bliss
And gain an eye-fill of how small my soul is
In comparison to the galaxies at hand.

Surrounded by petals and fireflies,
I gaze up and find beauty in the constellations
As the cool, night air helps me breathe inward.
If you could maintain the image of the constellation
That I find the most happiness in gazing at,
Then you would know nothing
Of the exquisite beauty your existence personifies
And radiates in the framework of my mind.
And for that very millisecond,
As small as a spec as I a
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
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
Star Shine"Star Shine"

The moon is rising once again
And here you are, my dear best friend
Take my hand and feel my grace
Let's make haste and leave no trace

In this gentle night of calm
Place your hand onto my arms
Through the trees there is this space
Heaven watches; we embrace

Feel the passion; just imagine
All the good things that can happen
Like a dream, I'll paint the scene
As we follow star shine's beam

Let's keep walking; always talking
Ignore the shadows haunt and stalking
I'm not complaining that it's raining
The scene is stunning like a painting

Don't look back onto your past
Leave it like a ripped up rag
Eyes are focused on this time
T
Mid-Life Crisis"Mid-Life Crisis"

Everything I am is a testament to my mediocre life.
I never felt a sense of pride and achievement
Because I smashed the few trophies I earned for fourth place.
Mister average is what I call myself; just standard issue.
I'm not talented at much nor did I start young.
I'm nothing special; honorable mention at best.
I don't blame my parents, my friends, or people I love.
I blame myself for never trying
Never pursuing more; never trying to be better than what I am
Never getting out there more; never taking risks.
I have so much unfulfilled potential.
Potential that I'll never know what could have been.
Perhaps I was scared of f
What I See"What I See"

In all these city streets
Where people look the same
The only one I see
Is the one that has your face
And all these city sounds
Where echoes ring in pain
The only sound I hear
Is the calling of your name

And all the leaves that change
On all these sturdy trees
Can never mean a thing
Unless you're here with glee
And all the roses bloom
And blossom in the night
For you I'd pick out one
And hold it in the light

And all the doves that fly
In all these lonely times
Are completely unaware
How much I raise you high
And where they go I know
Doesn't matter when
They are in their flight
Together they stay friends

And all the ones that
Avoid Drama"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
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
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Love Conquers All"Love Conquers All"

I've spent most of my life dying

While trying to find meaning in eyes

Crying out for help and reliance

After they have given up on mine

Paralyzed in fear there is no escape

When those who once prayed give up their faith

And lay waste to the tortures in the gaping

Hole between sanity and serenity's space

But when everything else falls

And there's no one left to call

In the vicinity where it all began

Love conquers all my dear best friend

Life feels meaningless without

Someone to share the good times and the bad

On a level higher than the clouds

And let feelings flow you never knew you had

For when we feel t
Masochist Girl"Masochist Girl"

All the whips and chains

All the blood and gore

All these sexy games

Wasted on a whore

I gave you my heart

But that wasn't enough

You wanted blood and parts

Of me severing myself

I sacrificed to set you free

Forfeiting futures for memories

Now can you just let me be?

My little, made-up beauty

You were an angel no less

Than you were a saint

And to you I must confess

I never loved your restraints  

Nor holding back my urges

Just so you could cry

For when I was on the verge

That's when you would try

To cut me down to size

With the fire that I felt

I never liked that ride

A roller coaster without
Spellbound"Spellbound"

They'll slice down your throat until you choke on your blood

They'll envelop your lungs while you drown like a flood

They'll cut at your limbs and smash all your bones

They'll rip your frail skin from your head to your toes

They run all your days; They foster your lives

They make decisions on who lives or dies

They'll influence you to choose between sides

They are always watching wherever you hide

So you can kiss your protection and privacy goodbye

As you struggle to cope with who, what, and why

And you and I both know fate has no place

In the fight for supremacy, name, age, and race

They battle each other for the ri

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Serenade Her Sky

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"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 and I'm your light
I'll help you find your way tonight
When you burn out all alone
Think of me; I'll guide you home

I've learned to cope; I've learned to pray
By my bed where your picture's framed
You taught me faith and to believe
One day you'll be here with me

For one day when our arms embrace
All the time and pain erase
And I promise that in it's place
Will be happy, fun, and better days

I'll clear the way so you can see
If you're ever stumbling
My heart is here; so reach to mine
I'll pick you up; be at your side

I'll lay myself along the path
I'll save you from the aftermath
And all I ask for in this rhyme
Are the same things you always wished to find

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Another poem I wrote. I guess you can say it's my Valentine's Day contribution, but it's also written with someone special in mind because our anniversary is tomorrow.
©2013 =BleedTheDream180
Category: Literature / Poetry / Romantic / General / Traditional Fixed Forms

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Critique by ~unde2aker Feb 14, 2013, 6:57:42 PM
I'll start by saying that im not a fan of mushy and lovey dovey so take this critique with a pinch of salt. Now lets get to the topic at hand, your poem is well constructed if a bit lengthy in my opinion. But for reasons i cant really explain it has a odd flow to it. But it is effective and has some well constructed imagery. I for one would recommend a reworking of the diction and cutting of the unnecessary fat in the poem. However you have a talent for rhyme and i encourage further work on your part. But i would encourage a more introspective and less spectacle approach, but this is me digressing from the work at hand. In short it is a effective yet underdeveloped work. Remember the less words the better, it lets the reader fill in the blanks for himself and it makes it all the more enjoyable for the reader and the writer. (forgive me if i seem very critical but i tend towards a melancholy tone for all my work and a very sparse usage of words so this is rather different to that. but keep up the good work.)
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Critique by !rayne711 Feb 14, 2013, 4:07:03 PM
Firstly, I'd like to say that the flow to this was flawless. For a long, romantic poem, it was not boring and that's something that most people fail to accomplish. Another thing is how simple your ideas, thoughts and feelings were evoked. Simple and effective.
It is obvious that you care for her, there are no "ifs" or "buts" along the piece and that is commendable for sticking to the main idea.
While the transition from one stanza to the next was done very well, the last two verses were a bit shaky in that smooth flow. But only just. Well done with this piece. I'm sure your love will cherish it dearly.
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~johnthedragon Mar 21, 2013  Student Writer
This is very cute, and the premise is easy to get through your work. However, I like your rhyme, but your meter is choppy- it's good in some places and spotty in others, which throws off your rhyme scheme and makes the piece not flow as well as would be preferred. This prob. can be fixed just by not using contractions/ word choice/ et cetera. I love stanza 7- it just works so well :D Great Job :D
ps.- love your dA name- if it's the band you are referring to :D
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~Texia Mar 13, 2013   Traditional Artist
Very nice poem. It actually reminds me of two of my friends, a lot. And the guy writes poems, so, suffice to say, very interesting to read this
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Mood: Love ~graveyardancing45 Feb 18, 2013  Hobbyist Artist
LOVE IT
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~hermafrodite Feb 17, 2013
just like me and ashley my love....
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~stealthyninja21 Feb 17, 2013  Student General Artist
Aww, this is so sweet and the flow of this is excellent. ^__^
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~InGodzHandz Feb 16, 2013
This poem is so beautiful. This is true love!
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=BleedTheDream180 Feb 16, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
:nod: :nod:
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~InGodzHandz Feb 16, 2013
--iconblush--plz
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~InGodzHandz Feb 16, 2013
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~InGodzHandz Feb 16, 2013
I cannot get these icons right.
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