OPEN MIC ENCORE I February

OPEN MIC ENCORE I February, 2005 When I look at you, you're all I seek Dancing nights, cheek to cheek Loving you is like loving rain There's so little, there's more to gain Night by night I think of us My love for you, your truth and trust Before you go, well you should know Just how I feel, my love is real With all the people in my life Only in you I see a wife Growing old and living long Our love remains, true and strong And when we look at our early years All the joy, and all the tears I am the world, and you are my sun taking my darkness, or love has begun Jacob George -0- "Love" -- A. Moeliker You've caught me in your arms You've let me fall I wonder why you've loved Me at all for so long. The red hair, Your green eyes. The pale hair, Your heart and passion The size of the world. I love you, yet I Can't explain why, I try to love you. -0- MARRIAGE BY Lewis Hastings I close my eyes. I see her riding in on a horse and carriage. She's on her way to start our Marriage. I see her in white it lets me know I am the one for her, together we will grow. Times will be good, times will be bad...I'll be there to make her happy on days she may be sad. Life will never be perfect at times it may seem so, cause when I look in her face I'll see that glow...Something about her something inside that when we're alone the real me can't hide. Memories come to mind that help me remember we are truly one of a kind. Forever and always please be mine. -0- THE FIREFLIES by LIP SAI LIN THAT NIGHT WE WENT TO THE SELANGOR RIVER WE SAW A LOT OF FIREFLIES ON THE BUSHES AS MISTS THE FAR STRETCHED DEEP DARKNESS LIKE THE MANY BULBS ON THE CHRISTMAS TREES WHILE ONE OR TWO RESTED ON THE WATER MOVING ALONG HAPPILY WITH THE RIVER WHILE ONE FLEW INTO OUR BOAT MAKING US STAYED STARKLY SILENT AS SILENT AS THE DARKNESS AROUND SUDDENLY ABOVE OUR HEADS INTO THE SKY WE SAW A LOT OF STARS SHINING LIKE THE FIREFLIES OH , HAVE THEY FLEW SILENTLY INTO THE SKY DECORATING FOR US “ THAT BEAUTIFUL NIGHT ” -0- MY FRIEND BY ROBBIE HOWARD i am your sunshine i am your rain i feel your laughter i hold your pain i love the joy, which lights up your face it matters not, wherever the place i'll be your strength when you are so tired when you are cold i'll build up your fire should you ever feel really down an out think of me, i'll carry you out so my friend i'll always be there from now till the end for legends we are legends my friend -0- "when will true love come? kathia bosques True love is no where near so being single should be no fear Can you hear me clear? pain is no joke Your heart can't be healed because when you get your heart broke it feels like you been killed -0- a sequel to torment... alpana issar i have tasted your sweetness ... you are forever so sweet think darling think way back perhaps another time maybe go down the memory lane think back of the time when we had lain under the shivering pines. the shadows of the night was our sanctuary divine. even the moon had seemed inclined to offer us moments moments of intimacies that were just yours and mine. he hid himself behind the wandering clouds beckoning them from a distance. "come close, let me wrap up my beams." he said "give them the privacy they deserve." and the clouds yielded. meanwhile the stars they dipped to twinkle time after time.... -0- Riastradh caitlin I am weary of the echoes Beneath the devestation Of that love unfurled In defeaned darkness Death softly shelters The battleground of desire. -0- FALL IN (Melati Puspita Sari) Walking on the road side by side When the haze touching the mother earth Trembling hear I cannot deny But I do realized, you couldn't be touched Walking on the road side by side On the love of mountains hills Trembling heart I cannot deny I do realized, I couldn't let it grow Walking on the road side by side Hearing your laugh, like a blossom edelweiss in my heart I couldn't deny that feeling But I still realized that you aren't mine Walking on the road side by side In the middle of the night with the stars above Steering at you was a wonderful moment But I realized you only a dream We have different life right now Let the feeling just as it be Don't disgrace these feeling with lust and desire Let love still as it be This feeling is a gift from up above I knew it shouldn't be there Let love still as it be Let love still as it be Coz it's a gift from up above. -0- BACK AT YOU dahn shaulis from the skin i was in underreacting blind to her source uncertain, skeptical thinking, stop thinking about being the victim unfeeling, indifferent, unthinking, unthinking what? not accepting her oppression asserting the validity of her experience and the experience of other others a pot slowly overboiling from the skin she was in resurrecting the force, her source hair on fire mouth on fire tongue on fire the passion of others from eons past, yelling to her “you must shout!” the flood of words chains loosening, noose loosening back of the bus, no mo drug store soda fountain, boycott the man blacks only, no whites only, hell no walking the street, to let the white man pass no mo, no mo stopped and stared at no mo, she shouts i got the message girlfriend i got the message this time -0- BLIND COFFEE khalilhanoun Don't waste your finger Don't touch the face. love is so stupid and my blind coffee too. Why waiting you ? while i can stand up and fly away away from my deserted heart away from your windows and skies.. O your lips: the killing fields. throne of thousands of demons. The perfect tools of sadness. For a while, close your body, release the dreams. teach your lips how to love. Pain is pink like your underwear. pink like my blind coffee. -0- a jealous child wants the strength like you a jealous child has felt the feelings you do a torn child weeps quite confused a torn child has also been used a lost child was just left behind a lost child has no one to find a persuasive child wants this now a persuasive child will show you how an irate child was open then an irate child all started when my love child just walked away my love child with nothing to say Morgan D -0- Torn Soul Jessie Buck-Baxter I remember his eyes so hard and cold, Trying to hide what needed to be told. A story of a life battered and bruised, Broken, beaten and deeply abused. A heart that was shattered in more ways then one, A soul that was torn, a body that runs, Away from the sorrow, the torment and pain, Away to a place where it does not rain. I remember his face so sad and alone, Trying to make a life of his own. Struggling to push the hurt from his heart, And find a place to break apart, From the past that has burned so deep within, To forget, move on and begin again. -0- Soft Life Jerry Pike Soft little life coagulates across the greenway path as frosty pastes white snow-work in thinness on the grass Dark harvest moons of winter unmeaning, harshly kill set frozen ice and steal gods dice to gamble shudders chill Sad leafless stalks of browning snap-rigid, mark the ground speared out like bamboo fences steer doubt into their frown As January sails by, nothing no signposts, leads or clues no tiny shots of wistfulness grey days, strum longer blues Until the shoots blow us away until loves sky bleeds through keep warm inside, whatever home has captured most of you -0- Sad Goodbye Amandalynn Gooch Im not going to sit and cry over you. Cause honestly im sick of everything you do. You always yell at me and pull my hair. I think you were full of crap when you said you care. I no longer want to hear your voice. we are through, this time its my choice. you always said, "baby please dont leave me." of course i didnt you were my obsession. But i swear i didnt know there would be much pain and depression. I now clearly see you were always in the wrong. i bet you thought i would never leave you and be gone. I came to my senses that i no longer need you. I know i can get better and get someone new. IM getting our of this so i will no longer cry. This is my poem of a sad goodbye. -0- Oh, My Love venesa milek Oh my love I love you so I never want to part from you as long as I live Oh my love I need you so I'll never part from your side I swear to God Oh my love Heaven must have sent you Cause the Gods above you glorify your name as the angels praise you Oh my love you must have loved before cause you shy away too much Oh my love you sing and dance As if you died and gone away Oh my love you came to me As if you were planted on this earth Oh my love I loved you so You tore it up and left me so -0- Misunderstood -Jasmine Johnson Here I am in this same ole seat Thinking about my dreams How a year ago, even if you said that This is how things were gonna go I still would’nt believe you You look at me and interpret what You see Go deeper, deeper, then mabe you’ll UNDERSTAND Now that you’ve seen it can you UNDERSTAND? All I have to do is stay above Watching: everything everyone{UNDERSTAND} Learning: from everything I see{UNDERSTAND} Waiting: fro the outcome, result, happiness, lonliness{UNDERSTAND} Working: for the success, fame, power, end of hurt, pain{UNDERSTAND} Hoping: that one day you’ll understand that I do my best in everything I do{UNDERSTAND} I want you to realize that making Myself happy should only make you Happy I want you to realize that its my Life, my business I want you to realize that my poetry is Beautiful and it’s that I express Myself in words I can’t say When I write my heart opens and gives my Soul a sign to just be free UNDERSTAND This isn’t something that I can expect you To understand because it’s not you My words haven’t touched you yet Pretended if you wanna but I know I’ve been given a little peace of the truth Since age 11 and took it with me allowing It to build and grow to the age of 14 UNDERSTAND My hurt, pain, happiness, excitement, Joy, sadness, intellectual ability UNDERSTAND My hype, why I write. I don’t wanna Be MISUNDERSTOOD Feel me, don’t be afraid, take a Risk to this Unless your hiding something too Just like me so you’re MISUNDERSTOOD But trust me, let it go for it will set you free and They’ll learn, to UNDERSTOOD For they have no choice Feel Me -0- June Bluebunny A sweet little favor so full of danger My beautiful rose that nobody knows i cannot see the sting of this bee but i can feel that this is for real All i can smell is the blood when I fell I'm proud of my taste cause I'm not a waste is this dove full of love? can it be sent from above? -0- AGE DIFFERENCE LOVE: BY: SARAH CASTILLO When I first met you I was clueless about you, When I looked into your eyes I felt like I had to cry, I knew you cared about someone else, You were with her all the time being happy but at the same time annoyed, You saw me mourning my love for you, But did'nt care,I'm not saying that I regret everything we did, My love for you is everything,But You teared my heart out when I saw you kissing her gentle lips, You lied to me like I was a Dead tree, standing there doing nothing and not caring about all of your actions, I was scared that I'd lose you, I just could'nt leave you because leaving you would just tear me apart, 13 and 18 are different numbers, our age was a big deal, We were always there for eachother and making love to one another, but than now that we are apart for my stupid action, I feel mad and sad, I lost my honor with you because of love not lust, Now my heart is in Darkness and loneiness, Depression is the word for me, Because I couldnt see was inside of me tha! t made me hurt so bad inside I felt like I would die, But now I finally knew what was Going on inside, I'm screaming for you back and saying sorry, I wish I can change the past because what I have told my parents about us when you made me terribly mad, the thing is that I cant Change the past. Just still love me like you did before not physically but spiritually, Dont let our love fail, Just because of my wailing bad mistake. I'm Sorry. -0- Sorry, I was Drunk Jess G> I had too much McCormicks, so you came to pick me up I nearly threw-up in your car I think I had enough I'm glad that you pulled over because I got pretty sick I fell into the bushes; you helped me out of it I think I said I liked you; I didn't want you to see me puke You said you still liked me just the same Jesus Christ do I owe you. I wish I wasn't drunk that night, but I liked the way you held me close and how you picked me up when I fell and to me that meant the most So thanks for saving my ass and not thinking less of me I've got a hang-over, my head's cleared, and I can finally see I'm an idiot and I'm sorry -0- Belonging by Zarina Coetzee “For the Freak in me who just doesn’t seem to fit in wherever she roams”. I long to be held, I long to be touched, I LONG simply to belong, only to your touch. I look out and see touching All the while LONGING for your hands to Come a- brushing. I learn the exact sculpting Of your face, eyes closed in the warmth of your embrace. Behold?! Darkness falls, as you Become a shadow of what I can no Longer hold. All that I once had is now Just a memory of everything I WILL never have. A moulded figure, forever imprisoned in the depths Of my mind, I realise, all I can be is LONGING, for longing Is all I’ve known about BELONGING. -0- HAPPINESS james ware I feel like im out of gas The end is here because of my past So much, so lately has happened to me My thoughts of you are only memories The flame in me is but slowly dying Not being with you I cant stop crying I don’t know why, or how, or when But this pain will last till I see you again Maybe your not the one for me Maybe your not the one I need Maybe were not even meant to be Maybe its me, maybe its me You say were perfect as do I Then why do I always break down inside So much has happened in both of our lives It makes me want to break down and cry Your dad left you My parents left too We feel so lost Like there's nothing left to do But you have me, and I have you We’ll last forever our love is true Now I know that im not dying Loving you is the reason for crying And loving you makes me smile This love we have will last for a while Now I know that you’re the one for me Now I know that you’re the one I need Now I know that we were meant to be Sorry I couldn’t see, sorry I couldn’t see Now more than ever I want to be by your side And continue on with a wonderful life Who's knows what this life will have for us instore Oh! And by the way I love you more. -0- I'M WAITING... Phoebe Ram This is one day That I haven't seen your face Haven't felt your touch Smelt your skin Tasted your kiss Today,I haven't seen your Slow smile or shadowed eyes With it's endearing mischief But I remember it all And I can hold it in my heart I've barely heard your voice And what I've heard lacked That certain something that you Have for me and only me But you have stressful days And I can wait to hear your love again Yet i long for your company Every part of me screams for you But i can still smile because i have you Close even though you are far -0- oh how i dream wishing i could go back fix my mistakes thats tore us apart knowing future secrets i would have realized you were right and i was wrong i should have trusted shouldn't have doubted should have known u wouldn't lie but i didn't trust i doubted and now i suffer not a day goes by that i don't think of you we lose each day as i watch in horror breaking apart memories being lost but still you speak for there's a chance it's not over yet it breaks my heart but u still kiss me u still hug me as if nothing wrong it bring me hope we can get through this but being alone bring hopes to crouch in shadow alone beings me tears sleeping weeping i love you with all my heart couldn't bare to lose you Stacy Kline -0- Times urbaby The times we share are near and dear The times we cherish The times we fear I love the times we're together And Even when we're apart No matter the times you'll always Be in my heart -0- My Rose tom mcgowan My tears are the quiet strings of pearls formed by some kinder, magical Rose. All my grief flows from its magic-her, though they are but a winter's gift to remember her kiss that I stole. My tears are the quiet drifts on new snow, soft, yet fall swift upon her quilted earth here all my grief flows from her passion; a simple grave of sorrow's thrift repose, tears and snowflakes that fall in frames. My tears are the quiet place I do fall in, a darkness that starts, looms in shadows, darker, deeper to grow, in my grief to flow in the rifts of each petal from my Rose adrift on a winding rivers flow, swiftly past her now. My tears are the quiet drift of love no more, this grief flows from my heart's rift once more; her grave I bow, I pray, I cry why her dear God? While the clouds above hold their own, I burst tears we shared along the years, life and love takes from one. -0- WIN SOME By Ed Hart Mumblin' mews an' makin' grace (Henry's hand beneath the lace), the lady nibbles cake, beguiled. Suggestin' tea, she simmers words awhile, all smiles. Bell of button break reveals what's swell. He chased. Her fell into the charmish mode. Oh, wonderspell takes Henry for a ride. A wave...a wand...a wind, a falcon's dive. Le petit mort, la mer, we is alive. -0- And I cry: Heather Van Arsdel Insane I'm insane He can't breath without me thinking he's breathing for someone else He can't speak without me thinking his words are for another's ears And I sulk And I cry Is he doing something wrong Am I Am I to concerned or he not concerned enough Do I cry for nothing or do I have the world to cry for What is this? I'm Insane I'm making myself crazier with each goodbye, with each hello With each, "where were you for the past few hours, minutes? Who were you speaking too"? Did someone else admire him Is it me Is it him Does he not love me enough? Do I expect to much? What is right! What is wrong! So I cry, and I'm insane -0- Truth Stacey I think i have fallen In love with you I don't know how to act Don't know what to do. At first i thought you felt the chemistry But now I am assuming its a mystery. There was a girl Once upon a time You said it ended sadly But you still think of her Her face not mine. I'm assuming you said you liked me Because she just walked past Trying to make her jealous Wanting her to change her mind. She's moved on with someone else This hurts you so So forcing our issue Will never go. So tell me now Now that you have that chance Tell me the truth! -0- I love you forever By: Brittany Musick I love you with every breath With all I have left From the sea’s deepest depths I love you With all of my hearts strength With a million miles length Every time I think I think of you As long as forever I want us to be together Through all sorts of weather I will love you When no one is there When no one cares When love seems too rare I will love you When everything is gone When all your love for everything is withdrawn When hopelessness dawns I will love you When you are down And you come unwound When your hope can’t be found Remember I love you When you make mistakes And you are filled with hate When you are old and gray I will love you Until the last day On earth when you are taken away Even though we will go our separate ways My love will go with you -0- YOU kimberly mcbride I've loved you once,twice,and again, But you just wanted us to be friends. Knowing these feelings i have for you, All i want is for my dreams to come true. Wanting you to hold me each and every day, But these feelings i have for you are hard to explain. I know that we will never be, I just imagine you kissing me. You'll never know how i feel, But this is not a dream it is real. I've tried to be your lover and your friend, But the pain you have caused me will never end. I know what i want and it is all true, All i know that is is you. -0- I LOVE YOU Vatasha white I Love You I think about you night and day I hope the days don't fade away You bring me up when I'm down You make my frowns turn up-side down I hope you never leave me cause I need you You make me smile,laugh,and giggle When i'm with you I get the wiggles I hope you never leave me cause I need you You won my heart Your at a great start Don't stop loving me And I won't stop loving you Despite all the thing you've done I will always like and love you -0- “Silly little questions” Does your world move, Every time I pass by? Do you feel the warm salty tears, When ever you see me cry? Do you sit and wonder, Whether or not I care? Do you want to know. You need me I’m there? Do you want to know the answers, To these silly little questions? If you don’t already know, Would you like some suggestions? The answers are simple, Though there is only one. This answer from my heart is true. The answer is because “I love you” Cassie Thorne -0- My best friend Rosemary Nlemchukwu I am ashamed of myself for feeling this way, You are my best friend, The only person that I feel close too even thought we live different lives, You are the only person that understands my feeling, and my anger. But you won't understand this one, I envy you, little one, You have everything that I always wanted, You're intelligent, attractive, and talented, Comparing myself to you makes me feel like a retard, I have no talents that can even match up to yours, In every subject you excel, The straight A student, the perfect daughter, the perfect friend, and the perfect sister, You have everything that I hate myself for not having. -0- Chris Bosh Michael Scourey Oh my gosh Look at Chris Bosh He's dunkin on the Suns Like they weigh a thousand tons His shot is so breath taking While Toronto's win's in the making He can easily take you to school Making you look like a fool His passes split the defence Leaving your team look more dence Making his way from Georgia Tech His life was a pain in the neck Carrying his team to the top Teammates being caught by the cops Making some big bucks While killing the Milwaukee Bucks So look at Chris Bosh, Gosh! -0- Poems Copyright © designated authors 2005. 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