I Said Something I Meant

I said something I meant,

At the time.

But am I sure I meant it?

Am I sure I’m not just avoiding this,

Because I’m scared of what may happen if I let it in?

Do I know for sure that what I said was what I meant?

Do I ever know if what I say is what I mean?

How often have I lied to myself,

Because I was afraid?

How many times have I looked in the mirror and seen a liar?

To many times to count I’m sure.

Yet, wouldn't I know if I didn’t mean it right away?

Do I doubt myself so much that I can’t tell what I mean by my own words?

~I don't remember when I wrote this poem, but I don't think it really matters.  I think we can all relate to having said something without really thinking before we said it.  This could have been written yesterday as far as I'm concerned.~

Fear

 So lost and fearful I wander through the darkness.

No one there to guide me,

And blind to all around me.

My fears begin to build up inside of me

Feeling as if at any moment they will burst forth from within.

Spreading back to all the world,

Those fears which I got from the world.

~Wrote this in April of 2006~

One Word

A word.

Just one word.

It can mean so much when someone needs a friend,

Or it can hurt someone and devastate them.

It doesn’t matter what the word is,

But being sure whether the word is good or bad,

Can make or break someone’s day.

If you see someone who needs a friend,

Give a word of hope,

Let them know they are not alone and never will be.

And watch out to make sure you don’t say a word that would devastate someone.

~I wrote this poem in October of 2006, I can't say that I remember exactly what motivated me to write it, but let me know what you think.~

A Beginning

Hello,

     So, this is the first blog I've done that is outside of school, usually I have done them as an assignment.  A co-worker/friend was talking to me tonight and convinced me to make a blog of my poetry.  I will not only put poetry on here, but also some of my photographs and possibly some short stories, if I ever manage to write some.

     I started writing when I was a very little girl and didn't think it would amount to anything, so far it hasn't, but that does not stop me from writing.  It has been a while since I have written any poetry, but I'm going to do my best to get back into it.  I would love to write a book someday and I have a couple ideas, my problem is just keeping with it to write them and not giving up so easily.

     At any rate for anyone who does read my poetry or view my photos, please let me know what you think, criticism is welcome, just let me know what you think.  (I'll do my best not to be offended.)


~Becky~