Mooie's First Contest

I love you grandfather
As you’ve guided me
You’ve showed me the paths
That I never had seen

I love you grandfather
As you’ve taken me in
Taken me in
Under your wing

I love you grandfather
As you are here with me
You are in my heart
Where no other can be

I love you grandfather
As I can still see your face
It is etched in my mind
Where it shell not break

I love you grandfather
As you’ve always shared
Your strength and your wisdom
To me you have gave

I love you grandfather
As I’ve listened to you
I’m now un afraid
Of what the future will hold

I love you grandfather
And what the future will hold
I miss you grandfather
For you understood

I love you grandfather
As you’ve showed me the way
Of living my life
Living it free and full of life

I love you grand father
As you’ve taught me to share
I‘ve shared my hopes and dreams with you
Now I hope they can come true

I will work on something this weekend...I love the idea for this contest...

The One

What do you call a person who can do anything?
One who loves unconditionally
One who will do whatever it takes to make you happy
One who cherishes every moment with you
One who is always there during the good times and the bad times
One who never has to explain their actions
One who is loved by everyone and hated by noone
One who can make the pain go away just by their presencce
One who knows a solution to every problem
One who will give advice in a heartbeat
One who gives comfort just by being near
One who is not afraid to cry with you
One who is not afraid to laugh with you
One who will always be there for you
One who will always be a hero to me
I call this ONE my father!
In loving memory of William G. Mitchell

"The long lost dream"
by Wings of an Angel

"I can not save the world" she says,
and looks at the sunset view,
She sits and thinks of wonder woman,
She wants to be her too.

At the age of only ten,
she knows what she'll become,
"If I can not touch everyone,
I will try to touch some."

She has decided years ago,
A writer is what she'll be.
She will not follow the rest of the crowd,
She won't be trapped, but free.

Five years later the dream came back,
"I almost let it fade,"
Now she thinks back to that night,
when the dream of her life was made.

She starts to tell people,
about her long lost dream,
She is so exited,
Out she wants to scream.

But people underestimate her,
"A writer? Please, come on"
Her courage took a turn,
Her fate was nearly gone.

She can't believe they even dared,
To think she couldnt win,
A tear fell down her burning eyes,
She burned deep within.

She decides in that moment,
She will never quit,
"I'm not going to save the world,
I'm going to change it!"

We Are The Past, Present And Future xxx

Thats just the way it is

lets change the way that we eat,
lets change the way that we live,
lets change the way that we treat each other,
you see the old way wasnt working, so its all on us to do what we gota do to survive!!!! (tupac - changes)

This poem is influenced by that song.

Stand out stand tall, Martin Luther king stood for equal oppertunaties between colours and look where he is now!!!

To die for the right thing is the right thing to do,
Doesnt it matter how people really percieve you?
NO it doesnt you have to find righteous in different races,
We as the demons of earth, have destroyed our faces.

People around you drugs, drink, death,
what is going on with people? what good is left?
Anthony Walker killed for being black,
For the people who gave humans a bad name deserve it right back!!

Anger in people for no reason at all,
No one willing in this disgusting world to stand tall!
Have you a house? A roof over your head?
Would you rather be along the kids in Africa (the living dead).

Why name a country of 'third world',
Demeaning belittling their boys and girls.
Why should people waste half or their lives working away,
Shouldnt they be out there being able to cherish each day?

What are we here for is this our meaning of life?
Betrayal, war terrorism,again another innocent child dies.

Never forget what your reason of life is meant to be. Dont be afraid of your truth, because more times than not YOUR RIGHT xxxx

please give me your thoughts thanx xxx

i dont know if this is what you want but i feel a person inspired me on this one xxx

Can't barely wait till you judge it..

~*~"For You, Liz..."~*~

Every time I think of this
A feeling overcomes me
I don't how to describe it
It is a feeling you cannot visibly see

It’s so hard to explain it
And to put it into words
Or to show what happens
When this feeling occurs

This feeling I have is so uplifting
It makes me feel like I belong
It makes me feel like I have a shoulder to cry on
And that nothing can go wrong

When I am in pain and agony
And I feel alone and depressed
And when it feels like I can't hold on
My mind is completely distressed

But then this feeling comes to me
And it dries away my tears,
It accompanies me when I feel alone
It chases away my fears

”What is this thing?” you may ask
That is always by my side
This thing that makes me feel this way
And has been my guide

This thing is not a thing really,
In fact a person who can be
A person who is caring and thoughtful
A person who brings out the best in me

This person has been an angel
Not only to me, but to others
Always helping and being there
Giving things up for another

While others just passed me by
And I just thought I would bust
This person stopped to help me out
With a sense of never-ending trust

This person listens to me complain
And hears me as I vent
Gives me advice and words from experience
As I describe my pain and torment

When I was feeling worthless
And could not see the light
They placed their hand in mine
And helped me put up a fight

When I am with this person
I simply cannot cry
Because they fill me with such a peace
And all I can do is sigh

This person has helped me to open up
And throw away my hiding routine
And although I know I’m still quite shy
They have helped the real me be seen

This person showed me how
To not let the past interfere
Those mistakes which can’t be fixed
Through God can disappear

This person taught me that
Some things are not my fault
And not to blame myself
Or commit my own assault

This person has helped me stop a habit
That wasn’t yet horrible, but could have grown worse
They helped me turn my whole life around
And think of all things in reverse

When I was stubborn and sarcastic
When I was mean and quite confused
This person was never mad at me
This person never accused

When I did something wrong
This person corrected me gently
Though sometimes it made me mad
I now think differently

It’s funny how one can impact us
And affect our lives so much
Much more than understanding
This person had that special touch

Everything that this person has done
Is so hard to explain
I could never write it all
So these things will yet remain

This person needs to be told
That I love them so
It’s so hard to watch them leave
Every time they have to go

Every time I think of this person
My thoughts become pure and true
For this person reminded me about the beauty of life
And that certain someone helped me through

This person taught me about Jesus
And told me things I never knew
They gave me a new perspective
And changed my point of view

From teaching me that my body is God’s temple
And Jesus is my help in ever-present need
This person has always helped me through
I want you to know that I love you and I thank you, Liz Reed

Copyright (C): Rhianna
I hope this is what you're looking for!

I just entered one into another contest, that I wrote today... I'll put it in here, but if you don't want to accept it in, just say so. =) ..But yeah. It's about my younger brother, who inspires me. So yesh. But it's up to you whether it stays or not.

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Guardian Angel {Double Tanka}

Guardian angel,
Strictly watching over me,
From heaven above.
Shining hope, faith, on my soul,
Guiding me through life’s struggles.

Guardian angel,
Lending his two helping hands,
To push me along.
Igniting passions and goals,
Believing I’ll live my dreams.

August 13th 2006
Copyright © Natalie

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Tanka is a Japanese style. Tanka consists of five
lines. Tanka has a strict syllable count of 5, 7, 5, 7, 7.
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~The Enabler~

They call him the enabler,
the man sitting in that chair.
Solves other people's problems,
drowns in his selfless cares.

A man of age and wisdom,
of courage and of might.
Does what's best for others,
but not always what is right.

Does nothing for himself,
but always seems content.
It's as if he knows, eventually,
his good deeds will pay the rent.

The rent to everlasting life,
a one way ticket into heaven.
A never ending, soaring flight,
to be one in God's own brethren.

Closest to an earthly saint,
that I have ever seen.
Incapable of accepting hate,
how can a man be so serene?

~Sean Dohr~

A Simple Photo...
by J. Lau

A simple photo
Glanced at by many
Seen through the lens
Of an individual

A single glimpse
Of a snow covered tree
Standing alone
In the freezing scene

Many claimed it's portrait
But never quite the same
Each with their own perspective
Captured through their own interpretation

Some expressed a sad lonely scene
Where time froze all living creatures
Chilling winds drifted off the photo
A land of lifeless emptiness

The contrasting view stood out like a rose
Displaying the beauty of a winter wonderland
Where the freshly covered tree
Glisten and shine it's glorious coat

Yet another photo presents a welcomed invitation
To all creatures young and old
A new paradise to be found
Of fresh white powder on the ground

But this one unique shot
Of a baby left to cry
Under this same lonely tree
Melted all the snow away

One single glimpse
One single photo
One single perspective
Saved one precious life

Life is like photography
Is a matter of perspective
There is no right or wrong point of view
But there's always another angle that you may have missed

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^I have nothing but respect for Bob's critiques. He has read many poems and it's in all of our best interests to heed his advise.

Hey Bob, if you enter this forum again, I was just wondering if you would mind me PMing you some of my latest poems for some honest critiques... Any response would be much appreciated!

*This is about my ancestors and what they endured through time. They told the world just beacuse we're black doesnt mean we should be deprived. They've inspired me to be proud of myself and to do anytihng i want to and no one has the right to tell me i cant.*

'Unbroken'

Ever wonder why my soul won't cry?
It's away from the world and all your lies
You try to break me and want me to die
But, like the tides of the moon, I'm still alive

My skin color tears at your mind
It begins to unravel over time
You try your best to break my pride
But the light of the Lord keeps me alive

In your head you seek to find
The answer to my demise
But no matter how you try
I'll be here, full and alive

What is it that makes you lie?
Makes you go off and lose your mind
If you could, you'd kill me at the drop of a dime
Forever I live, I'll always be alive

My heritage burns into your mind
Engraved forever in the sands of time
The sight of my color makes your anger cry
I laugh at you for I'll always be alive

All my years my color will eternally thrive
It's a symbol of what my ancestors survived
People such as you, no matter how you try
Cannot break me, I'll always be alive

*Dedicated to my ancestors for fighting against american racism and giving me the chances that I now have today.*

Haha, wasn't meaning to offend you. That is what is unfortunate about the internet, the tone of voice you're trying to convey isn't easily depicted.

this one's for my mother, who inspired me to do everything i've done, and who was always there beside me, through all the smiles and the tears....

MOTHER

The clock has always been so alive
But let me recall the moments past
It wasn’t the air that made me survive
You were the reason why I could last

You’d hold me tight until I fell asleep
And if the mattress would dare turn wet
Into the dampness you’d slowly creep
And I’d be dry on your side of the bed

Can you recall your amethyst robe?
The wintry day when I had a runny nose
There were no tissues in the wardrobe
Your dress wiped it, then you held me close

Sometimes I’d sleep in the rose-pink cot
And you’d sing to me till the moon had sunk
Same lullaby your weary mind had thought
But I’d stare at you with eyes that never shrunk

Those dusks in the park when I wanted to swing
And you’d push, because my legs couldn’t reach
I’d shout with joy, and I’d feel like a king
You’d keep pushing, though tired and weak

You were the one who taught me to walk
To button my shirt and tie my shoes
We must open doors only after a knock
When the road forks, we must wisely choose

I’d come crying when I’d skin my knee
And you would wipe the tears off my face
Never have I seen and never will I see
Love, greater than the warmth of your embrace

Your love's beyond compare, beyond God,
The love that I know I can never repay
Any attempt I make, I know will have flawed
Because I love you more than three words can say…
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sounds good;)

Untitled

My inspiration lies within
the books of fantasy
Where warriors fight
For what they believe

Inside those dusty pages
Where heros now dwell
Their courage and strength
Gives me hope to excell

The way life twisted them
Yet they're still standing
Shows just how little
My problems are really

If they can live through that
Then why must I dwell in pain
Why must I stay in doubts
When there's nothing to complain

Yes, it's my little secret indeed
Of where I find inspiration
Those books give me reason
To have more determination

They provide me shelter
When reality starts to win
They nurture my heart
To find courage within

Books of bravery
Books of romance
Books in every way
Give me a new chance

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Evangelism

Lord whisper softly
So only I hear
Protect my sweet eyes
From that which I fear.

Raise my fallen chin
And hold it up high
Give me the courage
That you hold inside.

Open up my trust
To those who deserve,
And teach me patience
Of which I've observed.

I give thee my life
I inherit you this;
All I've accomplished
And all that I wish.

So sweet is the sound
Of silence within
Now that I'm peaceful
And free from the sin.

The lord whispered softly
But I clearly heard
And now I'm protected,
And I spread his word.

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I wrote this from the perspective of a religious person; not myself. It shows how even though I do not believe in God myself, I can see how his inspiration helps many people achieve what they want in life.

1 left... c'mon people!

aah, COME ON!

welcome to my worldXD

So far gone, but so close to heart.
his spirit dwells, never to part.
A smile so pure, stuck in my mind,
as his memory washes up with the tide.
a home so peaceful, a canvas so blue,
his ashes remain, through and through.
The sun is shining, the breeze is calm,
a tiny starfish, lays in my palm.
Stuck in the ocean, with predators so many,
stands no chance, a little bigger than a penny.
As tears start to coat my eyes of sky,
I know that it is time to say good-bye.
And maybe this time, good-bye won't mean forever,
All ties from my heart to his will not be severed.
For i know, that he is looking down on me,
watching over me, while i look out over the sea.
And he is smiling, and so should I,
Grandpa Ron, this is not good-bye.

** lol, i know it sucks but i was bored so i decided to do this thinger lol...it kinda sucks but meh i wrote it quickly. **