Dawna

Dawna's Poetry Portfolio

Imitation Poem:
 * "If you know me, you'll understand."**

Andrew was sitting there nodding off in the distance while the sight of fear engulfed his inner being. Chris was standing, just staring at the scene that was about to erupt. Steph saw nothing, and she heard nothing because she was in no condition to feel anything at that moment. Ann on the other hand was sitting on her couch listening to the sirens outside of her house. This had nothing to do with her, and nothing to do with any more of those slimes that were in the neighborhood. Deanna and Eddie were sitting on their porch, taking the scene that was supposed to happen long ago, finally happen.

Me, I got a reality check that day. Sitting on my bed at 4:30 in the morning at my little house, I heard the unthinkable, and I can’t even fathom where to begin. Feelings of relief and regret are what attack my inner being and I can’t do anything to stop it. Knowing about what happened, and what should have happened will continue to hoarse around in my mind—and it haunts me all the time.

Or maybe it was all a dream? The unthinkable coming to life and playing for me like my own personal nightmare. Maybe it was the plan all along. For me to be alone with no one that could possibly help me out of the misery. But maybe it was a blessing in disguise? The angels from above rescuing me out of my troubled past and releasing me into the up and coming future. It could have been a rescue mission to get me away from my deceitful ruler, and move on to do bigger and better things. Whether it was a blessing in disguise or not, I watch it replay in my mind, and think to myself the thoughts of what I could have done differently to stop these demons from dancing around in my mind.

I have slept through the nightmares and overcame the adversities. Seen all the things I thought I would never see, and have encountered many troubled times. Now there is nothing left to do than move forward, move forward and completely understand that heart- wrenching nightmare. In some ways, I am thankful for what happened, but understanding it is the troubled tale. Fighting the demons of my thoughts about that day help me to understand how I am where I am now. Those people have nothing to live with, and no thoughts of remorse for the things that happened to me, well, this is me telling them that I am fine now, with all of them watching me. -
 * It's your Life, It's my Life **

The good outweighs the bad, the happy with the sad. Yes, it’s the same old song and dance. Experiences and strife. emotions and regret. The times you feel down, they will always turn around.

They say there is a plan; everything happens for a reason life isn't smooth sailing, no matter what. Obstacles and problems can be surpassed as long as you get that one good laugh.

Depressed and broken, thoughts of remorse there isn't any comparison. They'll be okay, they'll be okay, i'll be okay ill be okay..

Everything happens for a reason, things will turn around. All I have to do is put on a smile that will take me to town

Do what they want, live by the rules. Do what I want, have my own life--without them. No holding back, no holding back. Thoughts of guilt and fear are thrown out of the window. Living for me, me, me.. I can't wait until I start living for me.

Be happy, put a smile on. When things go wrong, that's all that can be done. Don't let people see the sadness. Be the winner, live for you, live for you.


 * Stop the Ignorance: Pay attention**

Welcome to the future, population none. The only thing that they should be doing is have fun. No rules, no structure, everything out of bounds Look at these kids, still packing on the pounds. But what happens when things turn around. These kids have more worries in their town. Poverty to sickness, things are out of control. Nothing they can do with dig them out of the hole. Why do they have to live like that? No freedom, no ways, Just counting down each and every day until they can all be taken away. What’s up with all the ignorance? Celebrities buying dresses and shoes While children are trying to pay their dues Worrying about if the next day will be their last, When celebrities are throwing money out and having a blast. What’s up with all the ignorance? The children can’t do anything about it. Trying to make it by—hungry, and throwing a fit The ignorance is inevitable The behavior is unfavorable Children are the future, or so we thought. In these nations, they aren’t even being taught. Illiterate and working hard All to get one thing, happiness in their front yard Death and despair, Adults are unaware Of this overcoming problem Children are weak, And so to speak, They are not going to survive. Adapting to it is the easy part, Surviving is the hard. It sucks that they are playing with death cards. Starving and scared, It just isn’t fair That once they were happy with glee But now they are dealing with this weight on their shoulders Adults overcome with greed. Dreaming of a light, at the end of that tunnel, That they will all get better soon. Now, the only thing that’s getting them by is hope, While their lives are hanging by the ropes

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