Show me your artistic side - Write me poems

[EC]

Hi gals and guys, let's share with each other our very own poems (or some really good ones you found on the Internet though I would prefer we write our own).

About love, life, pain, happiness, strong feelings, etc that you were / are feeling, something that popped into your mind while having a shower or sitting on the bus, anything, sexy, naughty, doesn't matter. Let's share them :D

[EC]

There's something about ATLF, I just can't stop posting :)

[EC]

Something I found on the Internet, one of my most favorites:

In Case You Come Back

The sun has stopped shining
And the sky is slate grey
The flowers won’t bloom
Since you’ve been away.

My Garden is withered
And nothing will grow.
The life can’t return
Until you do, I know.

This house is rotting
The windows are cracked
But it’s clean and it’s tidy,
In case you come back.

The porch light burned out
So there’s no light to see,
But I’ve kept the walk clear
Just in case you miss me.

The stars flickered out
And the sky has gone black,
But there’s a light in my window
In case you come back.

Any spark in my eyes
Died out long ago,
And my heart turned to ashes
I thought you should know.

But I’ve left one door opened
For you to come in,
In case you should choose
To come love me again.

[EC]

Another one from the Internet, another one of my favorites:

If You Stopped Loving Me

This heart of mine would surely die
And my body would wither by and by
But my love for you will go on and on.
Yes, it will still be there after I’m gone.

You will feel me on the soft gentle breeze
As you wander through the tall forest trees,
I will be on the beach as the tide comes in.
That will remind you how easy my heart was to win.

You will go about your work and play
And remember how you loved me one day.
Love is so strong, the heart is weak.
The tears will flow, the eyes will leak.

No, I never wanted to go away.
But without your love, I have no reason to stay.
Even if you took your love from me
I would forever in your heart be.
The angels will come and sing you a song,
They will tell you how I’m getting along.

They will whisper about my love for you
And let you know my heart is being true.

So, if that time should ever come to be
And you say, "I’ll love you again," you will see
The mountains, beaches and meadows will know.
As you shout, "I’m sorry I ever let you go."

[mashmac]

EC - you really are a romantic person!
And don't worry - i can't stop posting either!

[mashmac]

and after reading your poems about love and loss - no way i want to feel that pain again! really why do we put ourselves into such a vulnerable position.

[mashmac]

"You only live twice or so it seems
one life for yourself and one for you dreams..."

Ok - that's cheating. clearly not from me (Think 007)

So let's try again:

"Never never say never again..." - (think it's still 007)

Here we go for real - I am going to use a peg from Taxgals poem:
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Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all
A phrase familiar to us all and I couldn't agree with it more
But once you loved and reach the stars
Seen the rainbows and reached the skies
Once you met "the Love" for real
And it's unhappy end you can never quite heal
And the fall is deep and steep
The pain is there and your heart just leaks

So once you've gone and been that far
You can't come back, you can just grieve
And that love has touched your soul
And you can never love the same anymore

To your love you've given birth
And that's the love that can not hurt

So why to risk hurting again
Why to trust - it will never be the same
Cause once your love was there for real
No other love can that Love fulfill

So take your Love where you know
It can not hurt but only grow
Take your love inside your heart
And keep it locked but still alive

Alive in you and in your dreams
That is the love that I chose to live
:rolleyes:

[EC]

Good one gals! Keep posting them whenever, whatever moods, this is awesome! Here's a slightly funny one I am making up on the spot:

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Love Hurts Love Heals
=================
Love oh love, it can hurt, it can heal
One way or the other, you still have to deal with love
The love you have, the love you feel
and you know that true love doesn't peel

So don't criticize and don't hide
Because love is not words
but actions and the warmth you can feel

Don't be afraid, don't be scared
Because love is an eye opener, not a can opener
It won't cut, it won't kill
but surely it will pop you opened and lively you shall feel
So come along, and join me, on this ride, of my life
and together we heal

[mashmac]

ha ha this is real funny! Nice one EC.
We want more!

[EC]

Yep, that was funny!

[mashmac]

Can't come up with anything today....Very tired.

[EC]

What about poems about good feelings you have for any members here on ATLF?

[JayGee24]

This is an original poem that I wrote that has actually be published. I wrote it to the love of my life and we are now no longer together (by no choice of ours).

There was a time,
Not long ago,
When everything seemed
So dark, lonely and cold.

Hiding in shadows,
Crying those tears,
Wasting my life
For all of those years.

No one to run to,
No one to care.
No one to count on,
When I felt scared.

Was this the life
That was meant for me?
Was this the life
Oh, how can it be?

Then one day,
Out of the clear blue sky,
He came to me
And dried my crying eyes.

Who is this man
That has stolen my heart?
Who is this man
Who has given me a fresh new start?

The clouds started to part,
The sun began to shine,
What is this new feeling,
Can I make this angel mine?

The feelings are pure
The love is real
I know that this is love
That I totally feel.

There was a time,
Not long ago,
When everything seemed
So dark, lonely and cold.

I am so glad,
That you are mine
And I am yours
I am so glad
That those tears are no more.

I LOVE YOU MATTHEW DAVID (even beyond life)

[~Teej~]

I moved this thread to the writers forum now we have it :p

[**Sapphire**]

Very sad, but nice poem JayGee!

I love to read poems, I have written some in the past. I haven't written anything in a while though.

[Riggs]

I thought it was good.

[stoner]

Here's a cheesy one ...


Out of my tears go forth
Many flowers in bloom
And my sighs become
A choir of nightingales.
And if you are fond of me, little one
I will give you all the flowers
And before your window shall ring
The song of the nightingale.

[**Sapphire**]

Very nice stoner! :)

[stoner]

Thank you. I will admit that it's not original material. It was based on the original German text, and I tried to somewhat "translate" it, and then added some thoughts from an embarrassing experience in the past.

It was back in college. Maybe I consumed too much alcohol that night, and before I knew it, a girl from the party asked me to serenade her. Armed with my guitar, I sang "I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song" before her window at her home. When I found out about what I did the next day, I never felt so embarrassed in my life. The passers by must've thought I was nuts! Neither of us ended winning each others' hearts, but that's definitely one experience I will never forget.

[stilldreaming]

I lived in a shadow my heart was that shimmer
Your soul is so bright but my hope just got dimmer
Legs are wide open but your heart is still closed
Theres things you think that ill never know

You left my heart out on the counter to dry
But im getting a things fixed with a bottle of skyy
Probably forgot me until the 6th day at 4
but thats ok cause you dont feel armor

[**Sapphire**]

Very deep dreaming. :)

[Myzyri]

Roses are Red,
Orchids are black,
I like you best,
When you lie on your back...

I have a good stalker story that's very well written, but I don't think it would go over too well... And it's just way too long...

Good job to everyone else though!

[Daiyu Ronin]

First of all, this is my first post, so greetings everyone.

Second, I have a poem I wrote myself. It's a love poem if you read it closely but it's the only love poem I'm ever planning to write. Just remember that I'm still a rookie when it comes to this stuff, so don't be surprised if it's a little lame (or horrible for that matter). But anyway, here it is:

My Obligation

I have an inspiration.
I have something that motivates me.
Something that drives me forward.
It made me what I am today.

To it I am obligated but it’s out of my reach
Obligation is mandatary.
It is inevitable
But I can not obligate it without reaching it.
Without reach it has as much effect as distant galaxies.
I am helpless towards my obligation
But helplessness is no excuse.

My inspiration made me what I am today
But I cant inspire it back.
Perhaps in time I will reach her and obligate her.

[**Sapphire**]

Very good, very deep as well!

Welcome to ATLF!! Glad that you joined us! :)

[~Teej~]

Welcome :)

I enjoyed reading your poem...Thanks for sharing

[stilldreaming]

My inspiration made me what I am today
But I cant inspire it back
Perhaps in time I will reach her and obligate her

Good stuff lets see more.

[Daiyu Ronin]

Good stuff lets see more.

Actually that is all, I just forgot to add a period :o
I'm still learning how grammer is supposed to look when it comes to poetry.

[jimbo666]

i like your poem daiyu. hmmm i have some poems posted on a site.....lots of people seemed to like them but i'm cautious to show people....embarassed a lil i suppose. if you wish to read em go ahead....there all kinda depressing....wrote them way back in high school....www.PoetryPoem.com/jimbo

to be honest i don't even know why i wrote these....i was horrible in english lmao.

[jimbo666]

wow! i ummm just read my own poems from a long time ago....i think those were my lowest times in life :(

[RunnerUP]

New love is great and it is better than the past,
That night I first saw you I knew it would last.
Hoping and dreaming of our next day,
Sitting here, I'm ready to give my self away.
Saying "I love you" can mean so much,
It's the little things that make me blush.

[Tony]

welcome to the ATLF :)
thank you for sharing that with us. :thumb:

please feel free to go to the introduction section to introduce yourself to our members :)

[**Sapphire**]

Very nice, thank you for sharing your poem with us.

Also, WECOME to ATLF! :hello: