Poetry

We Remember-

We have had many good and bad times.
The past eight years have been filled with joy and happy times.
We have seen them laugh and we have seen them cry.
We have seen the smiles on their faces when they succeed.
We have seen them work hard to get where they are.
Next year when you go off in different directions and you think you
can’t succeed remember we have faith in you.
When you’re feeling said and blue remember we are there for you.
Good Luck next year.
We wish you the best in everything you do.
Congratulations to the 8th grade class of 2003.

When I think about You

i make myself sick when i think about losing you,
i cry like a baby as if i was two.
i love you with all my heart,
when i'm not with you i feel like i have been stuck with a dart.
it hurts with pain,
but then i find strength that i've gained.
because i remember that no matter what i will always love you,
and i hope you will love me too.

Why Do I Get This Feeling?

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I get a feeling that everyone hates me,

That no one likes me.

I feel like life would be better if I was gone,

It just goes on and on.

I feel like I'm slowly dieing,

Like I just start falling.

And I can't think straight,

Then I see the light of fate.

It's so bright and beautiful,

Never is it dull.

It's so shiny and bright,

Even in the night.

Then I'm better,

So I write this letter.

Telling you that if you ever think that people hate you,

Remember this it's true.

Even though they might not show it,

They don't hate you they like you every single bit.

Sarah Poem

My name is Sarah

I am but three,

My eyes are swollen

I cannot see,

I must be stupid

I must be bad,

What else could have made

My daddy so mad?

I wish I were better

I wish I weren't ugly,

Then maybe my mommy

Would still want to hug me.

I can't speak at all

I can't do a wrong

Or else I'm locked up

All the day long.

When I awake I'm all alone

The house is dark

My folks aren't home

When my mommy does come

I'll try and be nice,

So maybe I'll get just

One whipping tonight.

Don't make a sound!

I just heard a car

My daddy is back

From Charlie's Bar.

I hear him curse

My name he calls

I press myself

Against the wall

I try and hide

From his evil eyes

I'm so afraid now

I'm starting to cry

He finds me weeping

He shouts ugly words,

He says its my fault

That he suffers at work.

He slaps me and hits me

And yells at me more,

I finally get free

And I run for the door.

He's already locked it

And I start to bawl,

He takes me and throws me

Against the hard wall.

I fall to the floor

With my bones nearly broken,

And my daddy continues

With more bad words spoken.

"I'm sorry!", I scream

But its now much too late

His face has been twisted

Into unimaginable hate

The hurt and the pain

Again and again

Oh please God, have mercy!

Oh please let it end!

And he finally stops

And heads for the door,

While I lay there motionless

Sprawled on the floor

My name is Sarah

And I am but three,

Tonight my daddy

Murdered me.

Sorry?

Tired, confused, wondering why,
how could you want to make us cry,
constant yelling, whatever it be about,
there was no escape, no way out.

Years of upset, constant pain,
how could a person be so lame?
I don't understand, how could it be,
all i want is to be happy.
I know you don't mean it,
but it's just not fair,
to treat us like you don't even care!
Even though we're gone,
you just won't let it be,
you like to blame it all on me.

You said you'd get help,
and i hope you do,
but in the end it'll be upto you.

If you really are sorry,
then that's what you'll do,
coz sorry's just a word till it's proven to you!

By Me~ About my feelings towards my dad :( *sigh*

MY LOVE
This love I have,
The love I feel,
It's all for him,
It's the real deal.

His name is James,
He's as sweet as candy,
Hot as fire,
Better than any scotch or brandy.

I love his gorgeous smile,
And the stars I see in his eyes,
I love the way he makes me feel,
The way he makes my heart rise!!

James is one and only,
And he's all mine,
Together forever,
Until the end of time.

He is my life of course,
My heart belongs to him,
I will never love another,
He is my loves most deadly sin!!

~Mel

Next To Me

Looking around the room
Reaching out to air
Wishing you could touch my hand

Crying endlessly
Pain killing me inside
Knowing I can't be in your arms

Pkease change your mind
Don't let me hurt anymore
I need you next to me
My love

The Study Prayer

Now I lay me down to study,
I pray the Lord I won't go nutty
If I should fail to learn this junk
I pray the Lord I will not flunk
But if I do, don't pity me at all
Just lay my bones in the study hall
Tell my teacher I did my best
Then pile my books upon my chest
Now I lay me down to rest
If I should die before I wake
That's one less test I'll have to take

Mama- By Crystal

Did you hear the things he said mama

Don't you know they hurt so bad mama

Why didn't you say stop mama

Didn't you see the tears in my eyes mama

Didn't you know he made me cry mama

Didn't you know he made me want to die mama

Does he like to see me cry mama

Why does he wish me to die mama

You say he doesn't mean it mama

But why does he say it mama

Don't you know I can't breathe now mama

Did you see the blood mama

Don't be sad mama

Don't cry mama

It'll be over soon mama

I guess he got his wish now mama

I hope he'll be happy now mama

Please don't cry for me now mama

It's ok for me to die now mama

Do you know how much I love you mama

It's time to say goodbye now mama

Please be strong mama

It'll be ok now mama

Goodbye mama

No Matter What... by Shemeka Danielle Stinnie

No matter what we go through
you will always be number one to me
and hold a special place in my heart.
We have our ups and downs.
The good times mean so much.
The bad times... we get through.

As each day passes, you mean more to me
then words can say
There isn't any part of the day I don't think of you.
I tell you "I love you,"
but you mean more to me than I love you...
I want to be with you forever.

I want to live as one, not two.
I want to share moments of love with you.
Kids... I'm not ready yet,
but when I am, I want them all to belong to you.
I dream of you and me starting a life together.
Could that be, maybe?... Maybe not?

You're all I live for,
all I love
that special person in my life.
I want to marry you someday.
No matter what we go through,
you will always be number one to me.

I love our love

Falling in love with you,
is the best thing that's ever
happened to me.
With your sense of humor,
your caring way,
and your understanding,
you've taught me how to
believe in love.

The times we spend together
laughing and enjoying each other's company,
or spending quiet moments wrapped in each other's arms,
are the best times I've ever had in my life.

Nothing in the world has ever meant so much to me as the love we're discovering now.

And I know I could never love anyone else the way I love you.

I Love You
by Angel Baby

I never really knew you
You were just another friend
But when I got to know you,
I let my heart unbend.
I couldn't help past memories
that would only make me cry
I had to forget my first love
and give love another try
So I've fallen in love with you
and I'll never let you go
I love you more than anyone
I just had to let you know
And if you ever wonder why
I don't know what I'll say
But I'll never stop loving you
each and every day
My feelings for you will never change
Just know my feelings are true
Just remember one thing
I Love You! I Love You

A Perfect Love

I always miss you when we are not together and I love you more and more each
day. More loving makes me miss you more. More missing makes me want you more.
More wanting makes me need you more. More needing makes me depend and you more.
More depending makes my love for you grow and grow. More growing keeps my heart
racing. More racing keeps me smiling. More smiling keeps me living. With more
living you become my true love. Being my true love makes you the other half of
my soul. Being the other half of my soul completes the puzzle of my life.
Completing the puzzle of my life makes you the person I am always longing to
see. Being the person I am always longing to see makes your lips the only lips I
want to feel against mine. Your lips being the only lips I want to feel against
mine makes you the only person I want to hold me. Being the only person I want
to hold me allows me to feel free in your arms. Feeling free in your arms allows
me to feel your heart beat. Feeling your heart beat helps me realize our hearts
are meant to beat as one. Our hearts beating as one shows me how my heart is
nothing without yours. My heart being nothing without yours means we are
destined to be. Destined to be what? Destinded to be friends, to be together, to
be lovers, to spend our lives cherishing each other, to be all that we possible
can be as one, and to never forget our love is never ending. Simply destined to
be are we!!!

*By: Lissette Maldonado*

I go to sleep each night and dream
Of a wonderful and lovely scene
I dream of u wrapped in my arms
I dream of loving u and all your charms
I dream of the wonderful things that might be
If u were sitting right next to me
Of all the wonderful things we could do
If I were there beside u
everyday my love grows
Keeping me in touch with what my heart knows
No distance can ever undo
The love that our two hearts share
Wherever u may go in life
My love will always be there
If the two of us are meant to be
Love’s compass will direct u back to me…

I miss you when something bad happens,
Because you make everything better
I miss you when I cry,
Because you kiss my tears away,
I miss you when I'm laughing,
Because you make my laughter grow,
I miss you through all those times,
But I miss you most when I'm
lying in bed thinking about you
Because before I always knew
Someway, somehow,
You were thinking of me too.
And that is why it is then
that I miss you most,
Because I'm not so sure you're
thinking about me anymore

The distance is growing
we're falling apart
And the pain is getting deeper
Way down in my heart

The silence grows thicker
The days pass by
You don't even notice
That all i do is cry

You seem to not see me anymore
But I always see you.
I lost my best friends,
Coz our friendship fell through.

~Unknown

I wish
By Me

I wish i could see you right now
I miss you so much
I wish i could hold you right now
I miss your touch
I wish i could kiss you right now
I miss your kisses
I wish i could tell you i love you right now
I miss your voice
I wish i could see you right now
I miss your presence
I wish I didn't miss you so much

A Lesson in Percentages By Maya

10% of the times i smile
My smiles are for you
20% of the poems i write
Are poems i write about you
40% of the nights I sleep
I sleep dreaming about you
50% of the songs I sing
Are songs i sing about you
70% of the lies i tell
Are to cover my feelings for you
90% of the time I think
Is spent thinking about you
And 100% of the maths I do
Is not about Maths, but about you!

Stole my Heart

Among the stars
A night so clear
I saw your face
You shed a tear
You called my name
Our lips apart
You reached out
And stole my heart

Then You Know by Christy Wolfe

Have you ever loved someone so much
You'd wait for eternity to be with them and
each day that feeling gets stronger?
Then you know how I feel

Have you ever hurt so much it felt good?
From missing the one you love?
Then you know how I feel

Have you ever known you would be
with someone forever, until
The seas turn dry and the rocks melt from the sun?
Then you know how I feel

Have you ever had the feelings of
Happiness, excitement, and security
All at once, and it never goes away?
Then you know how I feel

Have you ever thought there was no match?
You were to be alone, To dream of a love so great . . .
And then you get it?
Then you know How I feel

Do You Feel It? Have you Felt it?
Words can't explain it, a fire burns within you,
and lasts for all time?
Then you know How I feel

There may be sacrifices,
but I'm willing to give up even more, But only if . . .
You will return them

Then . . . You will know How I feel!

I Love You
by Candace Fontyn

There are so many things in this
world I could write about,
So many things I could do,
But every time I put pen to paper,
All I think about is you.

There are so many things I could
talk about,
So many other ways to spend my time,
But every time I open my mouth,
Verses of you I rhyme.

Whether it's hugging you or kissing you,
Or laying you down,
Thinking, or sinking,
Or just playing around,
Maybe it's that there are so many
things about you,
About which I can write.

So many things go through my head,
Which cause me to dream at night,
Dream of the way you hold me,
Dream of the way you talk,
Dream of the way you gently touch me,
Dream of the sway of your walk.

But there are so many amazing things
about you,
That I can't find the time
To speak them all at once,
Or put them into rhyme.
Rather, I'd like to show you
What you mean to me,
How I'm constantly thinking about you,
And how you drive me crazy.

So, come a little closer,
Let me feel this bliss.
Although so many things,
The thing I cherish most is your kiss.

Always on my Mind
by Betsy Lilianna Samayoa

I can't explain the way I feel
But I know my feelings are for real
Thoughts of you always on my mind
I'll do anything, give you all my time

It makes me happy just being by your side
All those feelings I just can't hide
You'll always be in my heart
Can't bear the pain when we're apart

Nobody is as special as you are to me
Now I hope you are beginning to see
Just how much I care for you
And all my feelings will always be true

I can't describe how much I care
But when you need me, I will be there
To wipe those tears when you are sad
To make you happy when you are mad

All these things I really can do
Just remember- I'm thinking of you
You are on my mind 24-7
Being with you is like being in heaven

At times we have our little fights
(even though I am always right!)
My feelings for you will stay the same
How much I care will never change...

You... in my eyes
by saz4suds

Come close to me
and look into my eyes;
tell me what you see.
Try to look deeper in them
and find yourself in me.

During the day or be it night
whatever I see... it's you in my sight.
I see myself in the mirror... it's you.
Thoughts are worthless thoughts
if the thougths are not... of you.

Am I myself?... (I wonder at times)
or is it you in me that shines?
Have you lost yourself... in me?
for it's only you... my eyes can see.

White Christmas
(By: Irving Berlin - 1942)

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.

I Thank God He Sent You to Me
By Celina

I thank God he sent you to me,
For you and I were meant to be.
We have a bond too strong to break,
We have a love no one can take.

In you, I have found a love so true,
My heart is filled with love for you.
Every time I see you, my heart skips a beat,
You make my life whole, you make my life complete.

My love for you grows more with each passing day,
The thought of your gorgeous face
takes my breath away:
Those brown eyes fill my soul with happiness,
Those luscious lips I love to kiss.

The day when I become your wife,
Will be the happiest day of my life.
Even thinking of that day makes me smile,
I can't wait 'till I walk down that aisle.

I dream of that day when we'll both say, "I do"
For always and forever... I will love you.

MY ONE & ONLY ~By Fay Shaw Owens-Kinsey

You are my one and only
I will follow where you lead
You are all I'll ever want
You are all I'll ever needBR>
I long for you every night
I want you oh so much
I long to hold you in my arms
I hunger for your touch

I'm proud to be the girl you love
I think that should be clear
I long to whisper to you
Everything you'd like to hear

I promise you a real love
A love you know is true
All my future hopes and dreams
Begin and end with you!

Words Not Said by SweetGirl

I can feel the warmth- of the words you say
They surround my night- as well as my day.
24 hours- 7 days a week
A breeze in my mind- the words you speak.
Put a spell on me- watch me fall
By words not said- that make me crawl.
Into your breathe- to touch your soul
The voice that makes- my spirit whole.
Flowing out of your breathe- into my ear
The words not said- my heart can hear.
Sweet as honey- let me taste
Your lips that share- too sacred to waste.
The silence awakes- my heart from sleep
With echoes of love- that scream so deep.

Forever Friends by Jillian Kuti

The meaning of a "forever friend"
is: our friendship will never end.

We will always be special to one another
knowing our friendship is like no other.

We laugh, we smile, we yell, we cry
but no matter what, we help each other get by.

I hope you realize how much I care
and I hope you know I'll always be there.

In times of laughter in times of need
caring for you I'll always be.

My Angel
By Crystal

I know it's been years since
I've seen you last
Although it still hurts
Like the day you past
I cry about you
From time to time
Although your always
On my mind
I remember the way it felt
To be in your arms
And in your heart
Although we argued
All the time
With that devilish look In your eye
I know you cared
More than you let on
As time will pass
I'll pray I go to heaven
To see you again
Cause I know
That's where your resting
Until the end
An angel again.

Goodbye My Love
By Crystal

Goodbye my love
You're time has come
The doctor says your gone
It's done
I knew it was coming
But I never dreamed you'd
Go so fast
At least the pain and suffering
Is gone
I miss you dearly
And hold you nearly
To my heart
I miss your stories
Your hugs and kisses
But the time has come
To say goodbye
Although it hurts
I know it's right
So I must try
So here it comes
Goodbye my love
Your time has come
Goodbye.

What I Love About You...

The sparkle in your eye,
The warmth of your skin.
Your breath on my neck,
That quivers within.

The touch of your hand,
The smell of your hair.
The kindness in your smile,
That strength in your stare.

Your kiss on my lips,
Your body near mine.
The stroke of your touch,
That feeling inside.

The sound of your voice,
Compassion in your embrace.
The serenity in your stride,
The power in your face.

The calming of your presence,
The beating of your heart.
The promise of tomorrow,
That we may never part.

The beauty of your kiss,
and that magic in your touch.
It is for all these reasons and more,
Why I love you so much.

- Averil Binetti -

I remember what you said
You told me not to drink mum
So I drank coke instead
I felt really proud inside mum
Just like you said I would
I didn't drink and drive mum
Though others said I should

I know I did the right thing Mum
I know you're always right
The party's finally ending mum
Now the cars pull out of sight
As I get into my car Mum
I know I'll be home alright
Because of what you told me Mum
Be responsible tonight

As I lay here on the pavememt Mum
I hear the policeman say
The other guy was drunk mum
And now I have to pay
I'm lying here dying Mum
I wish you'd get here soon
How come this had to happen Mum
My life just burst like a balloon

There's blood all around me mum
Most of it is mine
I hear the paramedic say Mum
I'll be dead now anytime
I just wanted you to know Mum
I swear I didn't drink
It really was the other guy Mum
Who didn't stop to think

He didn't know where he was going Mum
He was probably at a party just as I
The only difference is Mum
He drank and I will die

Why do people drink Mum
It can ruin a life
I feel really sharp pains now Mum
Pains just like a knife
The guy who hit me is walking Mum
I just don't think that's fair
I'm the one who's dying mum
While all he can do is stare

Tell my brother not to cry Mum
Tell Daddy to be brave
And when I get to heaven Mum
Write 'Daddy's Girl' on my grave
Someone should have told him Mum
Not to drink and drive
If only he'd have listened Mum
I'd have a chance to be alive

My breath is getting shorter Mum
I'm getting really scared
Please don't cry for me Mum
When I needed you, you were there
I have one last question Mum
Before I say good-bye
I didn't ever drink Mum
So why do I have to die

Now this is the end Mum
I wish I could look you in the eye
To say my final words Mum
I love you and goodbye

The Love of My Life…

They say that there is only one,
That in all your life that you will
only find one true love,
And that one,
you will only find if you are lucky

You have given me this gift of
experiencing true love,
The greatest gift possible,
A gift that I will hold and
treasure for the rest of my life,
Because you are my one and only,
The only person that I could
ever be happy with,

You are the greatest creature that
god has ever put in this universe,
A universe that is wonderful
because of you,
Your realism and understanding for
life has taught me how to live,
How to treat people,
And how important the truth is,

I cannot elucidate how you have
affected me,
How simple words from your mouth
are what determine my days…and weeks,
And how I live my life,
Or how the thoughts of your
exquisite face,
astonishing smile,
and twinkling eyes get me through
the day,

You are…
Amazing,
Astonishing,
Remarkable,
Astounding,

You complete every moment that I
live with a thought of you,
Every emotion that I express
through impact by you,
You complete my nights and days with joy,
And, in the back of my mine, I
always have a lingering picture of
the ravishing person that you are,
Because you are...
Wonderful!

By Gabriel David Haley

If only you knew

i can't find the words to say
to tell you that i feel this way
i want you, what can i do
to make you want me next to you
if you'll look at me you'll understand
all i want is to hold your hand
i felt this way for so long
it hurts me that i don't belong
wanting you is all a dream
my heart aches, i want to scream
i smile and laugh thinking 'bout you
together now, i hope it was true

i always imagine of your gentle touch
if only you knew i felt this much
not being with you i'm falling apart
'coz i don't know how to get your heart
if you can only see the love in my eyes
of all those nights i sat and cried
just look at me, i'm standing here
just call out my name, i'll be there
how long do i wait, i don't know
when that day comes i'll let it show
if only you knew my feelings for you
i'll stay hopeful you'll feel the same way too

I Love The Way
by Ashlee Nikol Skendrovich

I love the way
You hold me tight,
Won't let me go
All through the night.
Your body's strength,
Keeps me safe.
I'll never forget
How you taste.

I lie here at night,
Thinking of you,
And how you caress my body
The way you do.
When I shake and shiver,
You're always there
To hold me tight,
Like a teddy bear.

I lovw the way
You look at me.
It makes me happy.
Just to see
The way you look
Drives me wild.
I know it's love,
And it will last awhile.

I love the way
You cherish me
And show me the respect,
A woman should receive.
I am no longer afraid
To tell you this.
So take my heart,
And give me a kiss.

I only say this,
Because I love you so.
Please hold me close to your heart,
And don't let me go.

THE PERFECT LOVE
by HOUSMAN AND DAITZ

Sometimes I sit and wonder how life would be,
If by chance there was never you and me.
And no matter how good of a mood that I am in,
Thinking of this turns a smile and a
frown will begin.

You see to me you make me whole,
I feel it in my heart and in my soul.
I see the sunshine on a cloudy day,
All because I love you in a very
special way.

My life would be incomplete to be without you,
There's nothing more that I can say or I can do.
Together let's take that chance for a brand new start,
I offer you my love forever, deep within my heart.

Forever and Always
by Gus Vela Jr.

When I'm with you,
eternity is a step away,
My love continues to grow
with each passing day.

This treasure of love,
I cherish within my soul,
How much I love you,
you'll never really know.

You bring a joy to my heart
I've never felt before,
With each touch of your hand
I love you more and more.

Whenever we say goodbye,
whenever we part,
Know I hold you dearly
deep inside my heart.

So these seven words
I pray you hold true,
"Forever And Always
I Will Love You."

Your Smile, Your Touch, Your heart
by Randall Drymen

Your smile awakens my soul,
As the sun awakens the day.
A kiss and my life is yours,
It seems a fair price to pay.

Your touch arouses my senses,
As the moon arouses the night.
Hold me and win me forever,
In your arms all things are right.

Your heart endures all emotion,
As the sky endures all the stars.
Love me and we'll have eternity,
There is no greater love than ours.

I Love You by Kristine Beulke

Within each moment's thought
I find you.
I think of all the thing's
you say and you do.
And within that moment
as time stands still.
I realize "I love you"
and that I always will.
My life has been so blessed
with your love and each day
I know it's something I
only want more of.
For our kisses and our
laughter inspire,
the passion that creates
our desire.
And I love you, oh so very much.
From your most passionate kisses
to your gentlest touch..

A friend is someone we turn to,
Whe our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone we treasure,
For our friendship is a gift.

A friend is someone who fills our lives
With beauty, joy and grace.
And makes the world we live in,
A better and happier place

To The One I Love-By Jessica Armstrong

To the one I love, the one I adore,
My only goal in life, the one i live for-
Though we may fight more than we get along,
I hope our relationship will never go wrong.
I love to be with you, I love you around,
I'm so glad I'm the one you found.
Though you may not see what you mean to me,
My love for you will always be.
I know you love me and I know you care,
That's why I treasure the love we share.
I want you to know I'm here for you,
Whatever it is I'll help you through.
To the one I love, the one I adore,
My love grows every day more and more.

HuGs

There's something simple in a hug
That always warm's the heart
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part.

A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'coz you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care
From your grandma to your neighbour
Or a cuddly teddy bear

A hug is an amazing thing
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeling
But can't find the words to say

It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel so good
In every place an language
It's always understood

Hug's don't need new equipment
Special batteries or parts
Just open up your arms
And open up your heart.

The Magic Of Love

Love is like magic
And it always will be.
For love still remains
Life's sweet mystery!!
Love works in ways
That are wondrous and strange
And there's nothing in life
That love cannot change!!
Love can transform
The most commonplace
Into beauty and splendor
And sweetness and grace.
Love is unselfish,
Understanding and kind,
For it sees with it's heart
And not with it's mind!!
Love is the answer
That everyone seeks....
Love is the language,
That every heart speaks.
Love can't be bought,
It is priceless and free,
Love, like pure magic,
Is life's sweet mystery!!
- Helen Steiner Rice -