#typopoetry

[goodvibesatpeace]

Poem: I Know Who I Am

Because I know who I am,

I'm at ease and free.

I can't be like others,

And they can't be me.

I've got fading scars,

An unusual physique,

But it all works together

To make me unique.

I've got hidden strengths,

Some obvious flaws.

Still I am who I am,

For better, for worse.

I don't have to blend in;

I won't live a lie.

I can't please everyone;

I won't even try.

Some call me proud;

Others stare at me in alarm.

But I'm not one to bother,

Because I know who I am.

[wbdeejay]

For @kylie-parks

[goodvibesatpeace]

Poem: Temple Of Earth

Come walk with me into the forest's blessed abode,

To see the wondrous beauty the Earth has bestowed;

We'll bask in the surreal splendor that surrounds us,

And listen to nature composing the forest's grand opus,

As sounds of whispering trees and burbling streams,

Send our minds wandering into a poet's lovely dreams.

We'll walk where sunlight sets the forest's leaves aglow,

Weaving open paths to dapple golden light on all below;

Where trees shade us from summer heat and harsh rays,

Freeing our minds so we can see Mother Nature's ways,

Of creating nurturing sanctuaries for life dwelling there,

To shield its tender wards from storms too hard to bear.

Come sit beneath the glowing embers of an autumn tree,

Whose rich hues are a natural wonder many come to see,

While colorful leaves glide down in a whirling course,

Like embers breaking loose from their flaming source,

Glowing for a moment as if falling to their ending fate,

Instead, nourishing Earth for rebirth into a new state.

The wintering forest seems to be a still desolate place,

Yet, under the snow and autumn leaves of a tree's base,

Beats the promising pulse of new life that patiently waits,

For spring's warmth and rain to open wide nature's gates;

Roam with me under the trees standing strong over it all,

To watch them quietly sleep until nature's beckoning call.

Let us stroll in spring's forest where we will reap,

The joy of Earth awakening its children from sleep,

And hear life's chorus and watch its offspring grow,

As waking trees renew their canopy over all below;

Come share with me the forest's spirit at rebirth,

So we too are reborn within this temple of Earth.

Every now and then let us answer the forest's call,

To come see life's beauty and the miracle of it all;

If we listen with our hearts as we walk among trees,

We may understand the message carried on a breeze,

For us to blend with the forest's spirit so it will beguile,

Us into walking under its lovely trees for just a while.

[goodvibesatpeace]

Poem: Where I'm Loved Just Being Me

Sometimes I dream that I can fly.

I lift and flap my arms just so,

And soon I'm soaring to the sky.

Graceful like a bird I go.

I find a fluffy cotton cloud

And catch myself a comfy ride.

I cannot hear a single sound,

As slowly through the air I glide.

My silky cloud floats with the breeze,

Through the bluest sky.

Just like a sailboat on the sea,

With seagulls swooping by.

I look upon the streets below

And spy my friends at play.

I dive and dip and twirl around,

As they watch in awe and wave.

I feel so giddy, light and free,

The sun so warm and bright.

I think that I shall fly all day,

And catch a star at night.

But then the wind begins to blow,

And the clouds turn angry gray.

They growl and rumble as they go,

And chase the birds away.

And though it's fun to touch the sky,

I start to feel alone.

I don't feel welcome anymore,

I think perhaps I should go home.

So I lift my arms and tuck my head,

And drift back to the ground.

And when my feet are back on earth,

The rain comes pouring down.

Indeed I had the grandest time,

Up in the boundless sky.

But it's really much too lonely there

To live in all the time.

And though my friends looked up to me

And my heroic flying feats,

It seemed they liked me just as much

When I stood on my two feet.

So I'll do my flying in my dreams,

Where it's all just make believe.

And in real life, I'll stay right here,

Where I'm loved just being me.

[goodvibesatpeace]

Poem: We're Not Finished Yet

Do we stay silent

Or raise our voices?

Do we give in

Or make our choices?

This is our chance.

This is our threat.

This is our choice.

And we're not finished yet.

We stand together

And await the light.

This is our chance,

This is our fight.

Here we're standing,

United and strong.

We're not giving this up.

We're not moving on.

This is our voice;

This is what we came to show.

This is our choice,

And we're not letting go.

This is our word.

You give what you get.

This is our world,

And we're not finished yet.

We stand beside you,

Ready to pay our debt

We stand united

Because we're not finished yet.

Children are born every day,

Waiting for someone to trust.

Dreams are dreamed every day

But left alone to rust.

Raise your voices; stand up tall.

You know this is unjust.

Make your choices; stand from the fall,

Because dreams are counting on us.

I know that you are scared to be strong.

You have every right to be.

Show the dreamers that you care.

Come and stand with me.

Think of our future; think of the truth.

Think of the lives we share.

Think of our beginnings; think of our youth.

We're all just a kid from somewhere.

Standing together, holding hands,

We all came from the same place.

Joined, we are forever;

We are running the same race.

Stand with me; we're not through yet.

We are getting what we gave.

Hand in hand with me, strongest together.

This can all be saved.

This is like our lifetimes;

This is more than just a game.

This is more than just the money,

More than ourselves, more than fame.

Speak up for what matters,

Because now it does; this love is caving.

Speak up before we shatter.

Think of all the dreams we're saving.

There are kids like us in Texas,

Out in Utah, up in Maine.

There are kids that are the future Crosby,

Skinner, Matthews, Kane.

From the mountains, valleys, cities,

Suburbs, hamlets and countryside,

There are the children of this future.

All around us they reside.

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins,

The Canes and Minnesota Wild.

We often forget that before they were champions,

Each one was just a child

They once stood watching,

Dreaming with this light inside their eyes.

Together we can save that light,

And return it to more lives.

Here we're standing, grasping hands;

Here we're standing strong.

This time we're not giving in,

And we're not moving on.

THIS is our voice;

This is what we came to show.

This is our choice,

And we're not letting go.

This is the world we live in.

You must give what you get.

This is our word we're giving.

We're not finished yet.

We stand together, united.

This is our chance to repay this debt.

We stand beside you all, united.

We're not finished yet.

[goodvibesatpeace]

Poem: Everything Will Be All Right

Breathe in the fresh air,

Put your mind at ease.

Let down your hair,

Let it flow in the breeze.

Let your eyes wander

To all the beauty to be seen.

If those toxic thoughts you still do ponder,

Then let out a scream.

Scream until the pain is gone,

Until you no longer feel afraid.

Open your eyes to a new dawn,

Let the darkness fade.

No longer compare yourself

Or your flaws to others' perfections.

Take the negativity off the shelf.

Focus on your direction.

Pick the sadness up off the floor,

Sweep it into the wind.

Close the door on self-hatred.

Never let it back in.

For the lies it would often tell you,

You will no longer agree.

Happiness and love are what you should hold onto.

They are whom you should give the key.

Pay no attention to the toxic thoughts,

Listen to those who adore everything you are.

Overthinking was what you once were taught,

But now those thoughts you put in a jar.

Focus on your goals,

Never lose your fight.

It's time to open new scrolls.

Everything will be all right.

[goodvibesatpeace]

Poem: Family Tree

Grandmas are beams of sunshine built into a hug

That leaves a smile on your face and love within you heart

Grandpas are the wise ole ones that are cuddly as a bear

Who always have a neat new trick and story yet to share

Then there's aunts and uncles, who let us play around

Who we can share our wishes with and still wrestle to the ground

Sisters are our best of friends even when the times are tough

They're there to hold each other's hand and be each other's rock

Brothers often feel the same though it can be too soft to hear

But underneath the silent bond, the love runs strong and clear

And all the above can come in more than one, even more than a pair of two

There's cousins, 'greats', 'in-laws', 'steps', nieces, nephews, and even pets

That warm our hearts and give us joy

Making treasured memories that last a lifetime through

Still the most important two we cannot leave unsaid

Is the love and life that surrounds around that of a mom and dad

For dad is warmth and gentle breezes that stir us in our soul

Guides us in such qualities of dignity, integrity,

and values we should hold

And in those moments when we reflect on what it all should mean

Mom is there at the core, the heart of the family

She lights our path with every step we take so we can see our way

She's really what the roots are made of in our family tree

[goodvibesatpeace]

Poem: Happily Ever After

Today will be perfect

In every single way.

A beautiful fairy tale

For your wedding day.

The theme of your day

Is to have love and laughter

And to live your days

Happily ever after.

Living happily is

What we need to survive,

So how does one keep

The magic alive?

How do you light a spark

That never goes out?

And how does one live a life

Without fear or doubt?

How do some people manage

To keep their love strong?

And how do some couples

Always feel like they belong?

What do you need to do

To stay in love forever

And make each day special

And grow fonder together?

Well, these very questions

You must address every day.

You must take the time

To go out of your way,

To always share love

And always share laughter,

To do whatever it takes

To live happily ever after.

Here is a recipe

I think is a must,

So let's begin with

Always having trust.

Don't forget it's important

To have total respect,

And to always stay loyal

To keep your love perfect.

You must communicate

Each and every day.

Three special little words

You must never forget to say,

"I love you." It's amazing

How these words make you feel

Happy, safe, and valued,

And they will keep your love real.

A simple act of kindness

Goes a long, long way.

Blend it with understanding

And you can't go astray.

Don't forget friendship.

It will help you to cope.

Add a sprinkle of faith

And an abundance of hope.

Remember your smile.

It is beautiful to see.

It can brighten one's day.

It can make you feel free.

So my wish for you both

Is you always have love and laughter,

And I pray that you will enjoy

Your happily ever after.