you're attentive and say the right things
when you're good, you're very good
i wish i knew what needs to be said
what to say to set you ablaze
in order for you to light my fire
i don't want to tell you what i like
or worse tell you what i need
truth be be told, i'm not really sure and
i refuse to be responsible for putting words to it
in fact i want you to make the effort
to figure out what will please me
is that too much to ask?
i am reaching for the stars?
please make the effort to figure it out
it's in your best interest, that's no doubt
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
A beautiful time to sit with 'self.'
In this salient silence, you'll soon find your help
Alone, close, and unbothered
Quiet, away, and untethered
Silence the noise of your mind
Then welcome peace that's divine
When pain comes, it's okay to unwrap a cry
But don't dwell on it; just let it fly
When the ugly face of disappointment appears
Find solace, reflect, and then start again with no fears
When the clouds get dark and stout
It's okay to contemplate and sit it out
But when your lips crinkle and you start to pout
By all means, go figure it out
Get your head outta the clouds, Kai
It's never gonna happen
F*cking figure it out, Kai
It's not meant to be
to prevent unwanted pregnancies-
we need to quiet our hips and ignite
our hands and mouths,,,you figure it out
I am under a bridge
it is cold, wet, dank, dark,
there is an ominous feeling
i know i am not alone
whatever is here holds me easily
i try to scream but have no voice
i want to leave but i am transfixed in place
held by something terrifying
not a human or a creature
possibly something inside of myself
something that knows i cannot leave
until i figure it out,
this is a reoccurring dream.
What if I never figure it out?
Am I going to die here?
The reserved, reticent, and silent she
Was demure and thoughtful as she could be
Soft as a feather
In all kinds of weather
Manic crazy after landing thee.
Must life really change
Perhaps words just rearrange
Interests ~ triteness
By
David Kavanagh
God Gave us FREE WILL..
When we figure out our problems ourselves..there comes a true gratification.
Figure it Out for YOURSELF
My Father I ask you..
what do I do.
Can't figure it out..
need a moment with you.
My prayers seem unanswered..
My strength almost gone.
Please give me the will..
to carry on.
I heard quite softly
a voice in my mind.
"I gave you free will..
never left you behind.
The strength that you search for
is always within your reach.
Remember I love you..
It's your heart you must teach."
So I reminded myself..that I am quite strong.
Been through many challenges..all life long.
I have picked myself up..before many times.
Will comes from soul..it never confines.
So I taught my heart..that it's about time.
To bask in the sun..enjoy the wine.
So when we feel our strength is gone.
Reach into your soul..know you belong.
Your soul is priceless..LIFE'S not about wealth..
but God wants you to figure it out for yourself.
I have an hourglass figure, it is simply divine
When hold me in your hands you’ll see the sands of time
You need to flip me over I can time it to perfection
If I do it perfectly I will always have your affection
You simply will adore me and keep me all your life
Hey guys I am an egg timer and not your ideal wife!
Jan Allison
5th September 2014
Time has come
For me to put paper to pen,
Or is it pen to paper?
If I put paper to pen
Is it on top or down below?
If I put pen to paper
Which direction does it go?
I opt for the one
Where I sit down to write,
Not the one
Where I stand on my head all night.
If I can't figure this out real soon
I fear my poetic days are doomed.
Looks like there's only one way to win
I'll drag out my typewriter
And start over again.
I’m trying to get mom home
That’s what you told your son
A few days before that
You decided to make us one.
You’re lying to him or me
Or maybe it’s to both
You better figure it out
Before you take that oath.
I put all my trust in you
And you do something like this
I don’t know what to think anymore
I thought there would finally be bliss.
But apparently I am wrong
It’s always something with you
I don’t know if I can take much more
I am so sick of feeling blue.
You need to make up your mind
And do it now today
I love you and I need you
But I might have to go away.