Just breathe. In, out, in, out. You can get through this. All you need is motivation, and maybe a Starbucks. No, don’t get a Starbucks. It’s too much sugar for the day. Just focus on motivation. That was the bell ringing. All I need is a Starbucks…. I have five minutes. I can just run across the street and get a drink… No. You’re crazy, don’t. Oh yeah, I need to open the door to the classroom.
Okay, it’s been five minutes. I am dying, I need energy. Maybe I could ask for a substitute? While I go get my Starbucks….? NO! Focus. Just focus.
Poum. Poem? Poummmm. Poim? Ah, what ever. Oh no! I have a million papers to grade today. My weekend is jam packed. Quit! Quit the negative thinking, Maura.
Sand, all around me, Hundreds of footprints, Until they are blown away With the wind.
A barren wasteland, Nothing but sand. How I hate the sand! And yet, I love it, So magnificent And terrible. It fills my shoes, Stings my skin, Blinds my eyes. I guess it’s only fair; I’m walking all over it after all.
The mountains stand behind me, So tall and wide, Greater in size than the dunes, More colorful and full of life. But the dunes, the sand That seems so bland And hopelessly desolate, is so beautiful, So profoundly dead, As if to say,
“I have no need for color. I am above upholding life. I am powerful, I am wonderful, And I am terrible. I was here long before you, And I will be here long after you’re gone. Nothing will change me.”
I must go back, Back to the camp, Back to life, Back to reality;
But I stop, And take one last look Back at the sand, My elder, My friend And bitter enemy.
Don’t leave me alone, I can’t do it on my own I can be strong but this is to wrong How could someone so young feel nothing but a collapsed lung I sang you lullabies and now I have to say goodbye
Why.. you’re my baby girl This terrible storm killed my whole life form Your invisible cut my world in half Please don’t leave me your all I can see
Help me, I don’t want this alley to be the end Her soft smile is leaving as this storm is beaming Her blood won’t stop as I feel the tears drop Why… just please, please don’t die
http://blog.nj.com/entertainment_impact_tv/2009/07/large_funny-people-review-adam-sandler-seth-rogan-seth-rogen-jonah-hill-judd-apatow.jpg (I used an online picture...Point of view from the man on the right) Here we stand Just my friend and me We spend way too much And now at the bank we understand
The shock hasn’t settled in for him But it’s very bad for me And while he puts on a glad face I feel like I might faint
I just realized that this friend of mine Had used my money without my consent And as he abused the trust we had I really don’t know what to say
My bank statement says zero dollars And zero cents He is no hero of mine Because now I’m completely broke
I’m sorry you can’t see The face that I will soon have Because in place of is shocked expression Will soon come a furious rage
The morale of the poem Is to not trust so easily Because you’ll just end up in this situation Like poor sappy me
Girl I know! And then I was like "Ummm excuse me? No one talks to me like that" Well actually I didn't say it, but I was thinking it
I just can't belive that little man- stealin' brat Would even think of talking to MY guy! And then saying "hi" to me afterwards! It's just not okay at all
Yeah sure she talked to him once, But once is enough the way she flirts I haven't talked to either of them for 3 days I betcha' Chad doesn't even care anymore He obviously hates me now!
Oh by the way, Summer was looking for you Speaking of Summer, did hear what she did with Jim? Speaking of Jim, did you hear what happened to Alex in gym? I would never come back to school if that happened to me
Anyways, did you hear what Kristin about me the other day? I was talking to Kate about Kristen and Kate said that.... Wait where are you going? I'm not done yet! Oh well Call me!!
Why do they make me, Sit here and smile? I hate this, It really sucks. I wonder when this will be done. No, I am not going to smile. They already can see me Without having to look at a picture, So why? I want out of this dress. No, I still won’t smile. Please can I leave? I wonder if I look mad if I can go. Click. Ahhhhhhh, It’s over now. I am going to go play Barbies now.
The sun is shining My hair is long and curly and beautiful. I’m going off to college, knew friends, teachers, and even A different home.
Life at this point is unpredictable, But I’m young and fearless and indestructible.
I will miss my family, my old friends I will miss my sister, and our movie nights (even though she falls asleep) I will miss life as it was.
However, I am beginning a new chapter in my life My face doesn’t display the trauma of saying goodbye It is confident and smiling and excited Because I am a crazy college kid In the world of eating cereal three meals a day And making microwave s'mores as an energy boost. In the world of impossible courses and new friends And adventures. I am erratic and stubborn and this is The next chapter in my life.
Oh. My. God. I’m looking gooooood! My mustache is perfectly centered My comb over is just right I hope the rest of my beautiful family is looking ok I hope I don’t intimate them with my looks My son is sitting on my lap From what I can tell, he is not looking forward My wife is to the right of me I think she is yawning My daughter is on my wife’s lap I think she is board But me I’m like the sexiest thing that has ever walked this earth I can’t wait to share this picture with the world Because I’m looking gooooooood!
Pacing carelessly over the rocks and dust, Tracing my way through this trail of trees, Facing forward along with my friend, Chasing these stressful moments away.
Holding the crisp and delicate fruit, Rolling these gambles of a sunny day, Scolding nothing, nowhere, no-how, And Folding these times to be part of my own.
Waiting for times of lesser to come, Debating whether or not to turn back, Fading away these countless thoughts, Hating the fact that it all goes away.
That concert in Denver last night was out of this world. I'm feelin' it this morning though. Man.... I really need to shave. I'm so wiped out.
My legs are sore from climbing up that lamp post in the auditorium. I really don't want to be at this wedding right now. I would rather be at home stroking my beautiful guitar. Oh...oh, here comes the bride, I better start playing.
Shannon is one lucky man. She looks good. I probably look like some dazed lunatic right now. I better focus on the piano. I can't mess this up.
The after party last night was so sick. I'm payin' for it today though... She looks so good. I can't wait to go home and write another brilliant masterpiece.
What luscious water pours beneath me, An illusion so delicate and calm. Swirls of blue, white, and gold seem to spread, As smooth falls splash deeply within. How refreshing, uplifting, and cool, A way to uplift me after such a day. But this illusion deceives me, For is this real or simply a delusion? This mirage fools me It tempts me deeply, Yet what could come of such a leap? This mere chalk drawing holds such enticement, That which draws me in so profoundly. An ocean, here in the middle of a city, Glistening, radiant, happy with spirit. So impossible, yet so superb. The luring appeal, so overwhelming, Planting the thought, Shall I take the plunge?
I see beyond the rock. I can see the mountain. I keep climbing. I continue – It is worth it. It is beautiful. It is me.
I climb. I hang. I meet life’s challenge.
**You can find my picture at: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NG4NRwH7_L0/SMg6-fnxhWI/AAAAAAAAAFs/RZfrb8yqGSU/s1600-R/mountain-climber-dangles-from-rock-on-pyramid-peak-photographic-print-c11893529.jpeg
Drove eight hours today, we saw the flowers as we passed. This summer is about togetherness, It's not a bummer, but a lot of fun. Spending time with my daughter is something I'm enjoying.
Hiked down the mountain, We found the fall. Water was streaming down and caused a beautiful picture.
Smile for the camera, My sore legs happy to rest. The flash goes off creating a lasting memory.
Summer road-trip made us close, Mother and daughter, together.
Look at this delicious piece of chocolate I can’t wait to eat… SNAP! What just happened? Is that a camera? Are they taking pictures? I don’t need this right now I just want to eat my treat What? Put down that chocolate? Smile? No! I can't! Let me be with my delicious piece of… SNAP! No, not again! Why does this have to happen to me? I'm just going to eat this thing I don't care what they say I'll just slowly pick it up... Move it towards my mouth And.... Yummm SNAP!
i cant believe we are doing this on the eve of christmas why did we bring the dog her shoe flings through the air the photographer yells orders the bells ring with each flash im about to hurt someone now they want us to lay in dirt we should have never gotten a family portrait and whoever is touching my head should stop
The Best Night Ever This night could not be any better All my favorite things in one Hockey My favorite sport Family My favorite people I wonder if my team is going to win Will this game be worth going to? I hope the game won’t get to boring This night has great potential To be good or even better Everything here is my favorite The food The drinks The seats are fantastic too I can see everything from her e I can’t wait to see how this night turns out Good or bad it will still be fun Nothing can ruin this night Nothing
Girl I know! And then I was like "Ummm excuse me? No one talks to me like that" Well actually I didn't say it, but I was thinking it
I just can't belive that little man- stealin' brat Would even think of talking to MY guy! And then saying "hi" to me afterwards! It's just not okay at all
Yeah sure she talked to him once, But once is enough the way she flirts I haven't talked to either of them for 3 days I betcha' Chad doesn't even care anymore He obviously hates me now!
Oh by the way, Summer was looking for you Speaking of Summer, did hear what she did with Jim? Speaking of Jim, did you hear what happened to Alex in gym? I would never come back to school if that happened to me
Anyways, did you hear what Kristin about me the other day? I was talking to Kate about Kristen and Kate said that.... Oh wait. Speaking of Kate what are you going to wear to her party? Well I was thinking of wearing that one shirt, and those one pants
That I got at that one place? You know the outfit that wore to that one thing? Yeah and I'll probably where those one shoes that match? Yeah. I'll figure it out
Oh goodness Don’t I look great With a spoon on my nose Sitting Balancing Smiling Embarrassing Curiosity Why was I given this By my history teacher Ice cream? Impossible Amanda is looking at me weird Why is she laughing? Stop laughing! Please take the picture Finally I’m done
Why be boring? Why be dull? Why waste time? Make it funny Goof off, they will see, they will know There is no camera. There is fun It’s amusing The Camera Why emphasize a work with its artist Why waste time on appearances No camera It is funny It is all relative.
Imagine three boys running on a beach. One taking off way ahead of the last but the another close behind, and one sad little boy left in the dust…
What am I Mr. Slow?
I was last, Ronny was much too fast. Now that I pondered the thought, Ronny was the king of everything. What am I Mr. Slow? I hope no!
My game was chess, Ronny’s weakness. My lungs began to burn. The sand a trap, the wind a hand pushing me back. What am I Mr. Slow-Go? I hope no!
I had to admit, he was legit. Ran all the time. Last summer got number one, In a race, ah I have to stop and tie my shoelace.
It was frustrating him being the favored cous’. Steven was by Ronny’s side, with no intentions of leavin’. Not even to keep me company. Well gee who was he, obviously not my friend.
They were miles ahead, so I said “ I’m, fine. Oh you don’t have to stop, if you be so kind to think of it.” So there I decided, it was because my legs where lopsided. What am I Mr. Slow? I guess so!
Well Ronny and Steven, I wish you would believe in me. But for right now, ciao. I’ll challenge you later, alligator and we’ll play a game of chess Bet your running shoes your gonna lose, What am I Mr. Slow? I don't think so!
In Lord of the Rings, Gimli Squirrel Well he and the dwarfs Or is it dwarves? They are beasts And you are not Look at that butt I need to touch it I am not gay You are gay Daniel Guys, today I saw a tumble weed I stoped talking for a couple seconds to watch it Etc. (it never ends)
P.S. It may seem unintelligent but I have to give it to him. Jack is brilliant.
As the alarm of the clock rings, I slowly crawl out of my bed, Oh this day will be very hard, Just like the past 3010.
I wake my sleeping children from their slumbers, and make all their lunches for them too, but the hardest thing of all, Is to make sure everyone gets on the bus.
Today we have a slowpoke, and his name is Mark. He slept in 20 extra minutes And fell asleep with his head in his cereal.
So now because of this, I shall take his to Arapahoe. I get in the car, Start the engine, Pull out of the driveway, Check for oncoming traffic, Drive, and drive, and drive, Turn, and turn, and turn, Watch, and watch, and watch and finnally pull in to the lot....
Oh no, whats this??? Oh no, oh no I brought the possessions, I brought the lunch, I brought the papers, The whole entire bunch.
But the one thing I forgot, was the living thing himself, Mr. Mark Carlson, Is still lying at home in bed, in a deep, deep, sleep.
The Thoughts of A Teacher
ReplyDeleteJust breathe. In, out, in, out.
You can get through this.
All you need is motivation, and maybe a Starbucks.
No, don’t get a Starbucks.
It’s too much sugar for the day.
Just focus on motivation.
That was the bell ringing.
All I need is a Starbucks….
I have five minutes.
I can just run across the street and get a drink…
No. You’re crazy, don’t.
Oh yeah, I need to open the door to the classroom.
Okay, it’s been five minutes.
I am dying, I need energy.
Maybe I could ask for a substitute?
While I go get my Starbucks….?
NO! Focus. Just focus.
Poum. Poem? Poummmm. Poim?
Ah, what ever.
Oh no! I have a million papers to grade today.
My weekend is jam packed.
Quit! Quit the negative thinking, Maura.
Shut up, Jack.
Look at those glasses,
ReplyDeleteMan are the stylish.
I think I should get those sunglasses
They'd look good on my face.
Dang I'm looking sexy
All this hadsomeness should be shared
So people can see hot I am.
I got a great idea!
I'll send it to my buddy Corbin
So he can see how fly I'm looking right now.
There we go. Send.
Corbin's going to love this!!!!
For my country
ReplyDeleteFor my country
I have done it all
Been away from my family
Not afraid to fall
The days drag on
I’ve lost count in my head
Be strong my boy,
My mama said
The conditions, unreal
Running right into danger
Waiting days for a meal
Saving the life of a stranger.
Waiting for the letters
Wondering for days
If they will ever make it to me
The questions cannot phase
What we came her to do
THE SAND
ReplyDeleteSand, all around me,
Hundreds of footprints,
Until they are blown away
With the wind.
A barren wasteland,
Nothing but sand.
How I hate the sand!
And yet, I love it,
So magnificent
And terrible.
It fills my shoes,
Stings my skin,
Blinds my eyes.
I guess it’s only fair;
I’m walking all over it after all.
The mountains stand behind me,
So tall and wide,
Greater in size than the dunes,
More colorful and full of life.
But the dunes, the sand
That seems so bland
And hopelessly desolate,
is so beautiful,
So profoundly dead,
As if to say,
“I have no need for color.
I am above upholding life.
I am powerful,
I am wonderful,
And I am terrible.
I was here long before you,
And I will be here long after you’re gone.
Nothing will change me.”
I must go back,
Back to the camp,
Back to life,
Back to reality;
But I stop,
And take one last look
Back at the sand,
My elder,
My friend
And bitter enemy.
Zak Bagan's thoughts through a lockdown
ReplyDeleteDawn is quickly approaching
It's time to get locked down
With the history the location has
The ghosts will surely be here
I only provoke the evil spirits
Just to make them come out
I try to debunk the sounds I hear
To find out if it's really paranormal
Nick is always ready with the camera
While Aaron hides in the back
I'm ready to confront the ghosts
And catch it all on video
My quest takes me around the globe
To prove to the world that ghosts are there.
Don’t leave me alone, I can’t do it on my own
ReplyDeleteI can be strong but this is to wrong
How could someone so young feel nothing but a collapsed lung
I sang you lullabies and now I have to say goodbye
Why.. you’re my baby girl
This terrible storm killed my whole life form
Your invisible cut my world in half
Please don’t leave me your all I can see
Help me, I don’t want this alley to be the end
Her soft smile is leaving as this storm is beaming
Her blood won’t stop as I feel the tears drop
Why… just please, please don’t die
http://blog.nj.com/entertainment_impact_tv/2009/07/large_funny-people-review-adam-sandler-seth-rogan-seth-rogen-jonah-hill-judd-apatow.jpg
ReplyDelete(I used an online picture...Point of view from the man on the right)
Here we stand
Just my friend and me
We spend way too much
And now at the bank we understand
The shock hasn’t settled in for him
But it’s very bad for me
And while he puts on a glad face
I feel like I might faint
I just realized that this friend of mine
Had used my money without my consent
And as he abused the trust we had
I really don’t know what to say
My bank statement says zero dollars
And zero cents
He is no hero of mine
Because now I’m completely broke
I’m sorry you can’t see
The face that I will soon have
Because in place of is shocked expression
Will soon come a furious rage
The morale of the poem
Is to not trust so easily
Because you’ll just end up in this situation
Like poor sappy me
The Girl in the Yellow Shirt
ReplyDeleteGirl I know!
And then I was like
"Ummm excuse me? No one talks to me like that"
Well actually I didn't say it, but I was thinking it
I just can't belive that little man- stealin' brat
Would even think of talking to MY guy!
And then saying "hi" to me afterwards!
It's just not okay at all
Yeah sure she talked to him once,
But once is enough the way she flirts
I haven't talked to either of them for 3 days
I betcha' Chad doesn't even care anymore
He obviously hates me now!
Oh by the way, Summer was looking for you
Speaking of Summer, did hear what she did with Jim?
Speaking of Jim, did you hear what happened to Alex in gym?
I would never come back to school if that happened to me
Anyways, did you hear what Kristin about me the other day?
I was talking to Kate about Kristen and Kate said that....
Wait where are you going? I'm not done yet!
Oh well Call me!!
My Sister on Family Picture Day
ReplyDeleteWhy do they make me,
Sit here and smile?
I hate this,
It really sucks.
I wonder when this will be done.
No, I am not going to smile.
They already can see me
Without having to look at a picture,
So why?
I want out of this dress.
No, I still won’t smile.
Please can I leave?
I wonder if I look mad if I can go.
Click.
Ahhhhhhh,
It’s over now.
I am going to go play Barbies now.
Little Girl(looks as though she has lost someone close)
ReplyDeleteThe world is mine, all mine
I am beautiful.
I stand here, looking out
Among the graceful ocean.
Take me away.
I need you now.
I need you forever.
for the teddy bear in my arms
simply takes your place for a day.
But that’s not enough.
I need you now.
I want you to hold me,
Show me the way.
I’m so merely young.
Not quite ten.
But I’m overcome with so many emotions
I hate that you are gone.
But I will stand here.
And I will stand strong.
I’ll push through until the end.
That’s what you’d want me to do.
But I need you.
I miss you.
I love you.
I need you.
The ocean lifts my burdens.
Reminds you are gone, though.
It sets me free,
Relaxes my nerves.
Something you used to do.
I need you know.
I miss you, Daddy.
I love you.
Smile.
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling.
They aren’t going away.
Gosh!
Why do they need
So many pictures of me?
Why not that guy?
Don’t trip…
Stay standing,
Left, right, left, right.
If I biff it,
I’ll never live it down.
There will be a million picture of me on the ground.
This grammy,
It’s so heavy.
It's a honor,
Believe me!
But when can I go?
It seems,
These paparazzi are going to be here forever!
Senior Picture Day
ReplyDeleteThe sun is shining
My hair is long and curly and beautiful.
I’m going off to college, knew friends, teachers, and even
A different home.
Life at this point is unpredictable,
But I’m young and fearless and indestructible.
I will miss my family, my old friends
I will miss my sister, and our movie nights (even though she falls asleep)
I will miss life as it was.
However, I am beginning a new chapter in my life
My face doesn’t display the trauma of saying goodbye
It is confident and smiling and excited
Because I am a crazy college kid
In the world of eating cereal three meals a day
And making microwave s'mores as an energy boost.
In the world of impossible courses and new friends
And adventures.
I am erratic and stubborn and this is
The next chapter in my life.
Through the Eyes of a Wrestler:
ReplyDeleteMy legs aren’t supposed to bend like that,
But neither are yours,
Head lock?
You wish.
Body slam? Oh yes,
the pounding sound of you’re limbs
as they hit the ground is music to my ears,
Because it means that my victory is near,
The clock ticks rapidly for the fans,
But oh so slowly for me.
Three, two, one.
The ring of the buzzer, the blur of the crowed stadium,
Victory.
Family Picture (Jason's perspective)
ReplyDeleteThe snow coming down,
The wind blowing around,
Makes this one picture,
Seem to take forever!!
We have so many pictures,
With this family standing here,
Why do we need,
Any more to hold dear?
The scenic mountains behind us,
The water in the lake,
All add to the details,
That are so beautiful,
They look fake.
After five minutes,
I know that doesn't seem long,
But I don't want to smile anymore,
Or stand in the cold.
I believe it's time to go,
To go back to warmth,
Put the camera away,
And just sleep some more.
Walking around
ReplyDeleteIn a circle
Meaning?
No just walking
Round and round
Like a carousel
Walking walking
Pattt pattt
Left right left right
Step by step
Bound by bound
I lost my pain
I lost my troubles
I lost all
Walking walking
Step by step
Putting distance from it
Step by step
Learning
Thinking
Experiencing
Step by step
Meaning?
Family Picture (dad’s point of view)
ReplyDeleteOh. My. God.
I’m looking gooooood!
My mustache is perfectly centered
My comb over is just right
I hope the rest of my beautiful family is looking ok
I hope I don’t intimate them with my looks
My son is sitting on my lap
From what I can tell, he is not looking forward
My wife is to the right of me
I think she is yawning
My daughter is on my wife’s lap
I think she is board
But me
I’m like the sexiest thing that has ever walked this earth
I can’t wait to share this picture with the world
Because
I’m looking gooooooood!
The light dims as I desend
ReplyDeleteQuietly penatrating the eire depths
Slowly and silently
As not to disturb what lies below
The thing appears as a shadow
Then it becomes more clear
Here lies the remains of a ship
The quiet presses in on my ears
As I approach the hole
And enter the hold
A burst of color meets my eyes
For this ship was not sunk to destroy
But to build a home,
An ecosystem
in the middle of the ocean
Pacing carelessly over the rocks and dust,
ReplyDeleteTracing my way through this trail of trees,
Facing forward along with my friend,
Chasing these stressful moments away.
Holding the crisp and delicate fruit,
Rolling these gambles of a sunny day,
Scolding nothing, nowhere, no-how,
And Folding these times to be part of my own.
Waiting for times of lesser to come,
Debating whether or not to turn back,
Fading away these countless thoughts,
Hating the fact that it all goes away.
Jared Leto playing at his brother's wedding
ReplyDeleteThat concert in Denver last night was out of this world.
I'm feelin' it this morning though.
Man.... I really need to shave.
I'm so wiped out.
My legs are sore from climbing up that lamp post in the auditorium.
I really don't want to be at this wedding right now.
I would rather be at home stroking my beautiful guitar.
Oh...oh, here comes the bride, I better start playing.
Shannon is one lucky man.
She looks good.
I probably look like some dazed lunatic right now.
I better focus on the piano.
I can't mess this up.
The after party last night was so sick.
I'm payin' for it today though...
She looks so good.
I can't wait to go home and write another brilliant masterpiece.
Who are all these people around
ReplyDeleteWhy are they all dressed like me
I can't imagine who would want to find
Measly old me, I'm only Waldo
So where is Waldo
I'm right here I say
But the sound of my voice never leaves the page
I live an adventurous life
Filled with all different surroundings
Today I'm at the beach
I could pick myself out of this measly crowd
I'm the one in the red and white
I wear a blue hat
How easy could this be
If you all would just look close
I'm never dressed for the occasion
But back to the background
That comes from artists imagination
I don't see why all these people are so goofy
Why can't they act normal
It's like they are trying to imitate me
And whats with these colors
Go get your own style
I've been wearing this for quite a while now
And I do believe that you should see
I am the one that sticks out
You don't need to look so hard
Back up from this book
And take a real gander
Whether at the ball game
Or at the beach
I'm the one having a great time
Just look for the one enjoying himself
It is me that you seek
But privacy is my priority
Just leave me alone for at least one page
I don't care about your objective
It doesn't matter to me
The only thing that I need
Is to be left alone for a while
Then I swear to you all
I will go back to hiding amongst all those
People in the crowd
Trying to mask my presence
To bad they don't do their job
As well as I'd like
Once no one can find me
Then I will be happy
Who takes these pictures anyway
How lucky could they be
That I am always in plain site
I'm done complaining though
I've made my point
Now if only it could be heard
By these children
The ones above me now
Looking, seeking, finding
Looking Back
ReplyDeleteHow long ago
We came over here
From far away
To find a home
Better than before
And better than the rest
My family isn’t the same anymore
It has grown
Multiplied
From us four
To twenty
Thirty
I lose count sometimes
No longer are we in poverty
No longer oppressed
We are happy
Our goal fulfilled
From that fateful day
As we, the elders, pass away
Our family lives on
Carrying the torch
We brought here
So long ago
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ReplyDeleteHappiness
ReplyDeleteHappiness is perceived in many ways
For this man it is dancing with his shirt off
His head bobbing side to side
His eyes as big as the moon
His smile lights up a room
It makes all those around him smile
He dances with no chance of being stopped
For his he is forever happy while dancing
He has no need for a partner
He is fine dancing by himself
He must run out of energy
He never will for he is doing what he loves
He loves his dancing life
Which brings him so much fame
No one makes fun of him
He is truly a talent
His grave will be covered in dancing pictures
His glory will live forever
He will dance forever
For he is the dancing king.
The waves foam and crash
ReplyDeleteThe sand squishes between my toes
The salty spray of an ocean breeze
Surrounds me in its goose-bump filled grasp
What a picture perfect memory
Off in the distance sandcastles are made
The bright blue sky is a blanket overhead
The crystal clear water reflects like a mirror
The sun shines a happy hello
What a picture perfect memory
Family and friends all here with me
Fills me with everlasting joy
A day at the beach
A dip in the pool
These are the memories i will have forever
What a picture perfect day
My Little Sister in a Family Photo
ReplyDeleteI want to run
I want to leave
I want to jump
I want to scream
Why am I here?
What’s with the lights?
Can’t I leave?
Mommy Please
I can’t sit still
I’m rolling over
I don’t want to pose
The lights hurt my eyes
Pictures are stupid
I want to play with my toys
No I won’t look straight
I refuse to smile
You’re puppet isn’t funny
You can’t make me smile
This is a waste of time
I’m going to cry
I’m only 5
With my messy pigtails
Stop this torture
It isn’t worth it
I want to run
I want to leave
I want to jump
I want to scream
The huge guy with the bat
ReplyDeleteI want to play baseball
I need to stay here for now though
In spring training
New skills I am gaining
And shaking the rust off the rest
Its not a real game
But the feel reality is there
Its more than just practice
But the point is the same
This War
ReplyDeleteThis war has taken me away from my home.
The life I have created is gone,
Because of this war.
I don’t know where we will go,
I just know that it will be away from here,
We will have to start all over
Because of this war.
And my son, so small and fragile,
Will be taken away from everything he’s ever known
Because of this war.
I wish these wars would end,
So my son and I could lead a normal life.
But until then,
I will start over
And make sure my son
Has the best of this world.
(Mona Lisa)
ReplyDeleteWow...
How long have I been sitting here,
Seems like a lifetime,
And I need to go to the bathroom.
How many strokes,
Has Mr. Da Vinci,
Brushed,
Up and down side to side.
Oh dear,
My legs have fallen asleep,
My stomach is grumbling,
And i still need to use the bathroom!
I will just pull through,
I can do this,
I will just smirk,
And hope Mr. Da Vinci finishes soon...
What luscious water pours beneath me,
ReplyDeleteAn illusion so delicate and calm.
Swirls of blue, white, and gold seem to spread,
As smooth falls splash deeply within.
How refreshing, uplifting, and cool,
A way to uplift me after such a day.
But this illusion deceives me,
For is this real or simply a delusion?
This mirage fools me
It tempts me deeply,
Yet what could come of such a leap?
This mere chalk drawing holds such enticement,
That which draws me in so profoundly.
An ocean, here in the middle of a city,
Glistening, radiant, happy with spirit.
So impossible, yet so superb.
The luring appeal, so overwhelming,
Planting the thought,
Shall I take the plunge?
On Life’s Mountain
ReplyDeleteI meet life’s challenge.
I hang.
I climb.
I see beyond the rock.
I can see the mountain.
I keep climbing.
I continue –
It is worth it.
It is beautiful.
It is me.
I climb.
I hang.
I meet life’s challenge.
**You can find my picture at:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NG4NRwH7_L0/SMg6-fnxhWI/AAAAAAAAAFs/RZfrb8yqGSU/s1600-R/mountain-climber-dangles-from-rock-on-pyramid-peak-photographic-print-c11893529.jpeg
Road-Trip
ReplyDeleteDrove eight hours today,
we saw the flowers as we passed.
This summer is about togetherness,
It's not a bummer, but a lot of fun.
Spending time with my daughter
is something I'm enjoying.
Hiked down the mountain,
We found the fall.
Water was streaming down
and caused a beautiful picture.
Smile for the camera,
My sore legs happy to rest.
The flash goes off
creating a lasting memory.
Summer road-trip made us close,
Mother and daughter, together.
Look at this delicious piece of chocolate
ReplyDeleteI can’t wait to eat…
SNAP!
What just happened?
Is that a camera?
Are they taking pictures?
I don’t need this right now
I just want to eat my treat
What? Put down that chocolate?
Smile?
No! I can't!
Let me be with my delicious piece of…
SNAP!
No, not again!
Why does this have to happen to me?
I'm just going to eat this thing
I don't care what they say
I'll just slowly pick it up...
Move it towards my mouth
And....
Yummm
SNAP!
i cant believe we are doing this
ReplyDeleteon the eve of christmas
why did we bring the dog
her shoe flings through the air
the photographer yells orders
the bells ring with each flash
im about to hurt someone
now they want us to lay in dirt
we should have never gotten a family portrait
and whoever is touching my head should stop
The Best Night Ever
ReplyDeleteThis night could not be any better
All my favorite things in one
Hockey
My favorite sport
Family
My favorite people
I wonder if my team is going to win
Will this game be worth going to?
I hope the game won’t get to boring
This night has great potential
To be good or even better
Everything here is my favorite
The food
The drinks
The seats are fantastic too I can see everything from her e
I can’t wait to see how this night turns out
Good or bad it will still be fun
Nothing can ruin this night
Nothing
The Girl in the Yellow Shirt
ReplyDeleteGirl I know!
And then I was like
"Ummm excuse me? No one talks to me like that"
Well actually I didn't say it, but I was thinking it
I just can't belive that little man- stealin' brat
Would even think of talking to MY guy!
And then saying "hi" to me afterwards!
It's just not okay at all
Yeah sure she talked to him once,
But once is enough the way she flirts
I haven't talked to either of them for 3 days
I betcha' Chad doesn't even care anymore
He obviously hates me now!
Oh by the way, Summer was looking for you
Speaking of Summer, did hear what she did with Jim?
Speaking of Jim, did you hear what happened to Alex in gym?
I would never come back to school if that happened to me
Anyways, did you hear what Kristin about me the other day?
I was talking to Kate about Kristen and Kate said that....
Oh wait. Speaking of Kate what are you going to wear to her party?
Well I was thinking of wearing that one shirt, and those one pants
That I got at that one place?
You know the outfit that wore to that one thing?
Yeah and I'll probably where those one shoes that match?
Yeah. I'll figure it out
Equilibrium
ReplyDeleteby Joe Redmond
I can’t believe I got away with it!
He fell for it.
She did exactly what I planned.
The train should be coming soon,
But it can’t touch me.
I am God’s mistress.
Let it crash at my might.
For now, I will keep my balance.
This guy has been way too evasive.
But now he’s mine.
Left, right. Left, right.
These shoes don’t make it easy
To walk on train tracks.
But it’s okay.
I am God’s mistress.
This is my train track.
God’s wife has been trying to keep him from me.
But I made her fall for the Devil.
And now God is mine.
For now, I will keep my balance.
I am God’s mistress
And she is Lucifer’s woman.
After the Flip
ReplyDeleteCanoeing, a hobby for some
An adventure for others
But also a scary pastime
Hit a rock,
Canoe flips over
Disoriented and confused
So is your crew
Soaked.
Swimming to evade the waves dragging you away forever
Rapids growing in size and strength
Grabbing onto a fallen tree
Losing your grip
Watching the other person you canoed with
Hold on
They watch you
Becoming Nonexistent
Searching for safety
The war of life and death
The sound of water getting louder
Turning to face a drop off
No turning back
Waterfall becoming your reality
Splash.
Waking up, washed up
Searching surroundings
Finding a spot to rest from your journey,
How lucky you are to be alive.
Background
ReplyDeleteI wish I was him
He's one of the greats.
Why am I here?
Background.
Embarrassing.
Just part of a team.
Who am I to be in his presence.
I'm just a role player in a good place.
He's the star player that's living the dream.
Wait! I'm important,
I'm on a TEAM.
There would be no him without people like me!
So here I am now, No Shame at all.
I'm part of his fame,
Because this is a TEAM effort
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ReplyDeleteOh goodness
ReplyDeleteDon’t I look great
With a spoon on my nose
Sitting
Balancing
Smiling
Embarrassing
Curiosity
Why was I given this
By my history teacher
Ice cream?
Impossible
Amanda is looking at me weird
Why is she laughing?
Stop laughing!
Please take the picture
Finally
I’m done
Einstein
ReplyDeleteWhy be boring?
Why be dull?
Why waste time?
Make it funny
Goof off, they will see, they will know
There is no camera. There is fun
It’s amusing
The Camera
Why emphasize a work with its artist
Why waste time on appearances
No camera
It is funny
It is all relative.
Imagine three boys running on a beach. One taking off way ahead of the last but the another close behind, and one sad little boy left in the dust…
ReplyDeleteWhat am I Mr. Slow?
I was last, Ronny was much too fast.
Now that I pondered the thought,
Ronny was the king of everything.
What am I Mr. Slow? I hope no!
My game was chess, Ronny’s weakness.
My lungs began to burn.
The sand a trap, the wind a hand pushing me back.
What am I Mr. Slow-Go? I hope no!
I had to admit, he was legit.
Ran all the time.
Last summer got number one,
In a race, ah I have to stop and tie my shoelace.
It was frustrating him being the favored cous’.
Steven was by Ronny’s side, with no intentions of leavin’.
Not even to keep me company.
Well gee who was he, obviously not my friend.
They were miles ahead, so I said
“ I’m, fine. Oh you don’t have to stop, if you be so kind to think of it.”
So there I decided, it was because my legs where lopsided.
What am I Mr. Slow? I guess so!
Well Ronny and Steven, I wish you would believe in me.
But for right now, ciao.
I’ll challenge you later, alligator and we’ll play a game of chess
Bet your running shoes your gonna lose,
What am I Mr. Slow? I don't think so!
At a barn with my new horse...
ReplyDeleteOh my the sun is warm,
The wind is cool,
The air is sweet,
The grass is fresh.
A hard day's work.
Ending with happy souls,
The sweet smell of sweat,
And a day that pays off in the end.
You and me, we'll go places,
I can tell that right now.
I see the shine in your eyes,
The sweetness, neatness and trust.
Together we'll make history,
We'll soar through the air,
We'll turn our tight, right-angle corners,
And we'll come out on top.
You and I, we'll have fun.
We'll spend long hard days
Working to be our best
And teaching one another.
Someday we'll be amazing,
Someday we'll be stars.
But you're just my new horse right now,
But we'll get there, I promise.
Starting now, I can see,
A bond so strong it will never be broken.
A bond that will take us so far.
A bond between Horse and Rider.
The screams and the shouts
ReplyDeleteI had listened to a track last night
Now I understand why
JFK is lit up
I am standing closer to these boys
Than all the girls that never will
And although I’m not shrieking with happiness
I’m beginning to shout inside
Their hair is long
They laugh and look at one another
With a hand in the air
They wave
And laugh some more
I see it changing
This world I live in
And all I wonder
Is what is going to come
I stare at these young guys
And suddenly it occurs to me
They are just as surprised
As I am
For girls are laughing
Girls are screaming
Girls are sobbing
Girls are fainting
JFK is lit up
I’m expecting that they’ll call this craze something
When it really hits
At the present time
I think this might be mania
JFK is lit up
Something is annoying me
ReplyDeleteI cant really explain why
I wish i could hit it
Like a horse swats a fly
If i told you this thing that is driving me crazy
You wouldnt understand
This one thing that makes my eyes hazy
This annoying thing is causing me to deflate
Time has passed and
It has been some time since i last ate
I look at this thing with serious disdain
I cant believe this is what
Is causing my pain
If i told you what bothers me your mind would be blown
I cant even think
I just sit here and silently moan
That girl sure does talk alot
ReplyDeleteDear god just shut up
Im trying to pay attention
But she has a lot to say
No your hair doesnt look bad today.
No I dont care about your new shoes.
No I wanna know what Jonny and Maria did.
No! I just want you to shut up.
Yes a red sweater will look fine with gray Uggs
Yes I am going to Sarah's party tonight
Yes I did hear that
Yes you really do talk alot
Im begging you please just stop
All I want is for you to shut up.
I dont wanna be rude
but girl youre driving me nuts.
That girl sure does talk alot
Dear god just shut up
She hasnt stopped talking since class started
46 minutes ago.
Can't Buy Me Hugs
ReplyDeleteI'm not a thug, I just give free hugs
Standing on the street that's made of concrete
The girls walk by and I say "Hi"
I hold up my sign with the "Free Hugs" design
Spreading the love like the peace from a dove
Don't give it a shrug just give me a hug
The day may not be sunny but it doesn't cost money
Chicago is cold so give my a hug and be bold
I finally got some takers out of all these movers and shakers
Three cute girls, not one, but plural
A good day is now complete, spreading happiness to everyone I meet.
Tribute to Jack
ReplyDeleteIn Lord of the Rings, Gimli
Squirrel
Well he and the dwarfs
Or is it dwarves?
They are beasts
And you are not
Look at that butt
I need to touch it
I am not gay
You are gay Daniel
Guys, today I saw a tumble weed
I stoped talking
for a couple seconds to watch it
Etc. (it never ends)
P.S. It may seem unintelligent but I have to give it to him. Jack is brilliant.
The Sea
ReplyDeleteIt’s the destination of many
The sea’s beauty knows no bounds
And yet it takes so many lives
and causes catastrophic destruction
It feeds the people with its’ inhabitants
Then turns around and drowns them
When a natural disaster strikes
Is it helpful or more harmful
The look on a mother’s face,
Helpless against the force of the current
As her children are swept away
Never to take another breath
Does it sustain more lives than it takes?
Does it make for more happiness of devastation?
The Pain of a Mother
ReplyDeleteby Mark Carlson
As the alarm of the clock rings,
I slowly crawl out of my bed,
Oh this day will be very hard,
Just like the past 3010.
I wake my sleeping children from their slumbers,
and make all their lunches for them too,
but the hardest thing of all,
Is to make sure everyone gets on the bus.
Today we have a slowpoke,
and his name is Mark.
He slept in 20 extra minutes
And fell asleep with his head in his cereal.
So now because of this,
I shall take his to Arapahoe.
I get in the car,
Start the engine,
Pull out of the driveway,
Check for oncoming traffic,
Drive, and drive, and drive,
Turn, and turn, and turn,
Watch, and watch, and watch
and finnally pull in to the lot....
Oh no, whats this???
Oh no, oh no
I brought the possessions,
I brought the lunch,
I brought the papers,
The whole entire bunch.
But the one thing I forgot,
was the living thing himself,
Mr. Mark Carlson,
Is still lying at home in bed,
in a deep, deep, sleep.