Poetry: The beauty of nature
I was destined to be the individual I am today
With every spot on my body and every mark on my face
I choose not to be caught up in anyone's embrace
Simply because chances are not to
be taken right now and it is my good grace
I try my best to ascertain where my inner being lies
Being pessimistic is not acceptable,
so even my worst days are filled with smiles
Natural things bring me to my utmost best
The misty green forests and the
sweet melody of the harp I possess
Let the wind blow through the light strands of my hair
Living so simply and yet I remain so high and fair
Secretive and conservative, I will always dwell
With God as my guide, my soul and heart I will never sell
I am under the stars when eve has arrived
I'll think about the best things and negativity, I will resist
You can shake my heart and fill my soul
I detest anything that comes across me bold
My eyes will see beyond any fallacious individual
But my love for everyone will be perpetual
With my love of nature and my veritable smile
This life will never end and for greatness I toil.
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The strength she possesses surpasses her knowledge
They say, 'you are strong' and she asks, 'how come?'
She feels weak, afraid, fragile and vulnerable
Yet persons say, 'I hope to be like you'
She wonders, 'Be like me?
Why ever would anyone want to do that?'
She sees her inadequacies and shortfalls
Yet you see her standing tall
In her mind is 'I cannot cope'
But one sees beyond that to strings of hope
She stands when others felt sure they would fall
She smiles despite nearly losing all
She desires to see herself through their eyes
Where I believe that would be a surprise
Amid the trials
She is still on the rise
The dream to step into that which is to be fulfilled in her
As she makes her mark on the future.
Tis the season for relatives to visit
those whom they have forsaken all year
Tis the season for debts to increase,
as buying new furniture paint and flowers
will never cease
Tis the season for the ailing to
consume that which they had earlier been forbidden to eat
Tis the season for accidents shoot-outs and thefts
for the vigilant eyes of criminals are at their best
Tis the season for bargains
music and lights
ham, turkey, cake and other sweet delights
Tis the season to sing, celebrate and be of good cheer
But for a change
Make this the season to treat the
lowly with care into the new year.
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Exams!
Math, Language, Science
So many exams in alliance
You have to study hard
But remember to keep on your guard
Work on your concentration
With absolutely no hesitation
Then you will be satisfied
And your grades will not have to be kept classified.
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Math
Maths is lots of fun
It nuh give you nuh bun
It's just like A, B, C
Except you count 1, 2, 3
I know you may be a math hater
But then we'll see you later
If you don't think math is fun
Ask Einstein, he was not dumb
Math is more than adding and subtracting
But quite different from acting
That is math in a bit
Take it or leave it
You just can't live without it.
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Why Daddy, why?
I saw the candlelight
searched through the darkness
The figure's face reflected on the wall
It was not a stranger, neither was it a neighbour
It came closer
And closer
My heart grew larger
And larger
What was his intention?
Why is he coming closer?
And why is the silence getting louder?
Is that you, Daddy?
Stop! Stop! Please.
Don't take this gift from me
Not you, please let someone else
That is not my blood
Why Daddy, why?
Why do you have to take my innocence?
Why Daddy, why?
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Like dandelion dust
The small pleasures of life are so wonderful
Like
A smile
Laughter
A song that pierces the soul
Family
Accomplishments
Confessions that set you free
Health
Animals
The sunrise and sunset
The rain and sunshine
Flowers
The beach
Starry nights
Fireflies
A meaningful conversation
The intensity of love
Friends
A first kiss
Dreams
Imagination
A hug
Contentment
Then something happens
That makes all your pleasures disappear
Like dandelion dust.
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Perfect
Primped
Prepped
Manicured
Polished
Slicked
Powdered
Coordinated
Accessorised
Perfumed
Made up
Buttered
Concealed
Enhanced
Revealed
Faded
Glamourised
Yet
Still obscure
Still a fight
Diminishing esteem
Mind in tatters
Stability? Not a reality
Matters of the self
Assert themselves
All this hinged on the niche of acceptance
Exhaustion draws nigh as warfare escalates
The perfect is falling apart
Becoming unglued
Cracks widen
Chips fall
Strands fall to the floor
Where is the purpose?
What's the use?
How much more before?
Pedestal propped the perfect
The imminent abandonment looming near
No compromise to be reached.
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