The hours tick away as I sit in this room, this desolate place to which there is no escape. Why am I still here? Why won’t they let me out? It’s been almost three years since the incident and I’ve only hurt myself maybe five times since I’ve been here. Being on lockdown and twenty-four hour ...
He's got a smile that could light up the world,
and eyes that I could dive into.
His long, curly hair is so enticing,
I don't know what to do.
His voice is that of a heavenly angel,
something that could only come from God above.
When he sings, it makes me melt,
and I keep on falli...
“Good morning.” The bus driver’s sickeningly sweet voice disgusts me as I step onto the school bus on Monday morning. I just fake a sweet smile and proceed to my normal seat at the very back of the bus. I sit in my usual position with my feet in the seat and my knees close to my chest. I plung...
Taylor woke up to the sound of movement in the kitchen. She got up from her bed and walked sleepily into the kitchen where her two younger brothers were eating their pitiful little breakfast. Obviously Mom was either still in bed or hadn’t even come home yet. Taylor didn’t know which was worse. ...
It was a dark and stormy night. Mr. Jenkins was sitting in his living room reading. His Golden Retriever, Sasha, was sleeping on the floor in front of him. The storm was getting fiercer by the second and the power soon went out. Sasha, frightened by this, stood up and began barking. “It’s okay g...
Remember…
The wonderful moments and the sweet things that were said.
The beautiful thoughts and feelings that used to spin in our heads.
The inside jokes and many laughs.
The fun times that too soon came to pass.
Don’t Remember…
How it all ended and completely turned around.
How it go...
The sun, the water, the beautiful beyond.
It’s calling me back to where I belong.
To sail around the world has always been my dream.
I’m finally going to do it, nothing’s going to stop me.
If I don’t do it now, I never will.
I would miss out on the adventure, the wonder, the thrill.
...
Who are you, dear stranger?
Why do you haunt my dreams so?
Where did you come from, dear stranger?
Will I ever get to know?
My dear, I am the shadow of your dreams.
The one who protects you at night.
I am the warrior of your mind.
The one who keeps evil from your sight.
What is your stor...
Everybody thinks I’m crazy,
They think I’ve lost my mind.
It might not be destiny,
But I know it is right.
I’ve known him for a while,
And he has gotten to me.
He makes me smile all the time,
And makes me really happy.
We have so much in common,
And get along so well.
But many th...
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