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Best Poems Written by Michelle Converse

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Love's An Illusion

I’ve realized that
love is an illusion, one
that’s out of my reach

I’d hoped that if I
refused to seek it, it would
come to me softly

on butterflies’ wings
fluttering in the spring breeze
…so sweet and simple

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My Addiction

Intoxicating...
Sensual and sexual
...you're my addiction.

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Attributes of a Successful Woman

She possesses an inner beauty
that far surpasses her outward appearance.
She exudes strength and power
though you may see traces of her trials and pain.
She’s not caught up in gaining material possessions,
for she deems such pursuits as a hindrance.
Rather, knowledge and wisdom are the goals
that she envisions and seeks to obtain.

She endeavors to support others
whether with money or a word of encouragement.
She's very dependable and strives
to keep any promises that she makes.
She works hard and enjoys a challenge
for in these she finds true contentment.
She tends to be very forgiving
rather than dwell on others' mistakes.

She educates her children
instilling in them a love and respect for life.
She inspires many in her community
letting them know that they can make a difference.
She takes the time for meditation
so that she may ease her mind of stress and strife.
She has dreams of rebuilding this nation
for she knows this to be the purpose of her existence.

Who is she?

She is my mother who has raised twelve children.
She is my daughter had she lived past the age of one.
She is the poet who motivates her audience to listen.
She is the teacher who makes learning fun.
She is the college student who strives for excellence.
She is the single mother who raises her child alone, yet successfully.
She is all who I was, all who I am
and she is all I aspire to be.

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Foot In My Mouth

I have a serious problem.
Of this, I have no doubt.
When you’re near, I always manage
to put my foot in my mouth.

I don’t know what it is about you
that gets my tongue’s attention,
causing me to say all sorts of things
I really shouldn’t mention.

I try to control myself
and keep my words at bay.
Yet, I continue to insert my foot in my mouth,
night after night and day after day.

I should probably see a doctor,
who could give me a prescription,
one that  would help me get over
this foot in mouth affliction.

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My Paper and Pen

I’ve been doing quite a bit of faking
acting as if my heart hasn’t been slowly breaking.
For so long, I’ve kept most of my feelings bottled within
except for what I’ve released with my paper and pen.

I’ve tried self examination to figure out what’s my ailment.
I’m like a train on the track, heading toward derailment.
Occasionally I can’t sleep for all the unspoken thoughts in my head.
I spend more time with a pen in my hand than my head on the bed.

Sometimes I feel so utterly alone,
with nothing or no one to call my very own.
At times I feel like I don’t even have one true friend,
except the books on my shelves, and my paper and pen

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Never Fall In Love

Never Fall in Love

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I made up my mind 
to never fall in love again.
It’s not because I’m incapable of love, 
I’m just unwilling to tolerate the pain.

A pain so excruciating 
that it leaves me vulnerable and unable to stand.
A pain that leaves me helpless 
and dependant on a man.

I’ll no longer allow my heart to be ruled 
by a love so strong that it blinds me, 
leaving me unable to distinguish between 
what’s real and a fantasy.

I refuse to give anyone the power over me 
to cause tears to fall from my eyes, 
especially when all I’ll receive in return 
is sorry excuses and lies.
  
I once fell in love with someone I trusted 
who said he loved me too.
He said that he’d honor and cherish me all my days 
and he promised me that he would be true.

How can a man just disrespect the woman 
in whom he could always confide?
How can a man just throw away a marriage of nine years 
just because he thought the grass was greener on the other side?

I did everything I could do to make our union work, 
even allowing him to drastically change me.
I lost my innocence in so many ways that even now 
when I look in the mirror, I don’t recognize who it is that I see.

This love that I had caused me to be so wound up, 
tight like the string on a yo-yo.  
This loved had me bouncing up and down 
from emotional high to emotional low.

So, I’ve made up my mind 
to never ever fall in love again.
I’ve decided to save myself from the anguish 
and prevent my heart from feeling the pain.

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You

It’s been a few years since YOU were taken away
and I was wondering if you ever think of me
I don’t know if little angels remember the ones they’ve left behind 
or if they ever take a look just to see
what becomes of a broken heart
that’s never had a chance to mend
What’s left for a mother to do
when she no longer has a child to tend
How am I supposed to live 
when I have lost the will
Because I’m so overwhelmed
Missing YOU still

There are so many memories of the good times we shared
They seem to always bring a smile to my face
Eyes of laughter, eyes of love no longer beaming at me
They’ve gone far away, without a trace
Tell me what can I do just to deal with the pain
It’s got me aching so bad, it sometimes hard to maintain
How am I supposed to cope
I don’t know what to do
When my mind is so consumed
With thoughts of YOU

As I’m writing these words, the tears are falling down my face 
As I reflect on the best time in my life
Although a few years have gone by, it often seems like yesterday
That my heart felt like it was cut into pieces with a knife
Tell me how long will it take
Before I’m finally at peace
And tell me what I must do
To cause my heartache to cease
Am I being repaid
for some wrong that I’ve done
I feel like I’m living in a world of darkness
…with no sun

The only comfort I have is knowing that YOU are safe
And as happy as YOU could ever be
Hopefully, one day we’ll see each other again
And I hope that YOU will remember me
As the one who gave YOU birth
And who would do anything for YOU
I’ve loved YOU more than life itself
And I know YOU loved me too
I will love YOU always
No matter how much time goes by
And I will never stop loving YOU
Even when I die

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Jaded

Every time I take a look in the mirror 
my reflection comes back jaded;
my features distorted to the point 
that I can barely recognize myself.

My hair is disheveled, like my thoughts
unable to be tamed and going out of control.

My eyes are no longer lit with fire and zeal 
but contain a dull flame just waiting to burn out.

My nose no longer smells the scent of wondrous fragrances
but is overwhelmed by the stench of death and deception 
which permeate the air around me.

My lips are dry like the words that die on my tongue,
thoughts unspoken but desperately needing to be expressed.

My heart is no longer whole, beating for others 
but is fragmented, struggling in vain to put itself back together 
without all the pieces.

My belly is no longer jittery with the excitement of new love
but is tight, nauseated from the strain of dealing with lies and betrayal.

My legs are no longer powerful enough to run to the aid of those in need
but are losing their ability to carry my own personal load plus the burdens of others, 
which through my own fault I attempted to carry.

As I continue to look in the mirror, 
one solitary tear glides down my face…
not a tear of joy and hope 
but of frustration, 
knowing that like my reflection, 
I am jaded 
and will be until I have 
faded 
from this existence.

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Right Here

If your load gets too heavy to bear 
and you feel like you’re losing hope
If you can’t hold back the fear in your heart 
and you’re no longer able to cope

If you feel your faith start to slip
or if your courage starts to wane
I’ll be here for you to lean on, 
until your strength you can reclaim

So regardless of the trials you face
and despite what problems appear
I want you to know that you’re never alone 
I’ll always be right here

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Would You?

Would you love me if I were to do 
everything you said I should do?
If I was to follow in your every footstep, 
living my life in imitation of you?

Would you respect me if I let you mold me 
into what you think I should be?
If I was to sit back and be your puppet 
while you happily pulled all the strings?

Would you care for me if I were to agree 
with everything that you’ve said?
If I was to view your word as my law, 
would you think you had it made?

Would you admire me if I gave up all my dreams 
so that you could have your way?
If I would put all my trust in you, 
though you let me down day after day?

Or would you pity me,
knowing that I had not an ounce of pride,
for letting you change who I was 
on the inside as well as the outside?