Recall (Free Verse)
Thinking back on my life
I see where things went wrong
The day I let you in
Was when it started
If I do recall.
Everybody said you’d do this
I was foolish enough to ignore them
And then I got caught in your web
And wished I had listened
But now you’ve moved on
No use for me anymore
But I’m still here
Stuck in my thoughts of regret
And sadness
And love
And loneliness
And recalls.
Starry Night (Rhyming)
As we sat outside that night,
The sky shone so bright
It felt like my eyes
Had been telling me lies
As I looked across the grass so flat
Watching you as you sat
As your eyes looked back at me
Making my heart jump with glee
Then you told me you were in love
And my heart flew like a dove
The only thing I could say
As my mind flew in blissful disarray:
“I knew it was about time
We fall in love for a lifetime”
Love Yourself (Lyric)
(Verse 1) Looking in the mirror
My reflection staring back
I wish I could see clearer
That I’m perfect for me
Tried to looked a little nearer
But it still looks the same as can be
(Chorus) Momma always says “love yourself
You’re perfect the way you are
Don’t let them hide you on a shelf
You were born to be a star”
Momma, if that’s true,
Why do I hurt on the inside?
(Verse 2) I thought I had found it
Life was going great
But then I lost it in a split
And realized my confidence was fake
Tried to help someone see theirs
And realized I’m a hypocrite
(Chorus) Momma always says “love yourself
You’re perfect the way you are
Don’t let them hide you on a shelf
You were born to be a star”
Momma, if that’s true,
Why do I hurt on the inside?
(Verse 3) It took a while until I finally understood
The reason I was made this way
Now I’m feeling good
Had to learn to love my flaws
And embrace my womanhood
When I looked back in the mirror
I finally saw clear
Springtime (Haiku)
Sitting in the grass
Things blooming everywhere
I smell the sweet air
Childhood Memories (Tanka)
The river flows fast
As Dad and I are fishing
“I think I caught one!”
He jumps out of his big chair
To help me reel it back in
For My Girls (Crack) (Lyric)
(Verse 1) Known you for a short time
Feels like forever with you by my side
Our loyalty to each other is deep
If you mess with them you mess with me
(Chorus) Now that I have you
The crack in me is filled
My heart is full
And my tears are dried
Without you in my life
I know I’d be a mess inside
(Verse 2) Late nights and early mornings
All the memories we’ve made
Going on adventures
Driving around town late at night
Created friendships that will last forever
(Chorus) Now that I have you
The crack in me is filled
My heart is full
And my tears are dried
If I didn’t have you
I know I’d be a mess in life
(Verse 3) We’re trainwrecks on our own
But we’re better together
Our friendship rises like smoke
And grows like the trees
As you sit next to me
The Fool (Lyric)
(Verse 1) It looks like you’ve won again
Ripped my heart out of my chest
I should’ve known it was coming
By the distance in your eyes
Are you proud of yourself?
Was it worth it?
(Chorus) I can’t believe I let it happen again
Looked me in the eyes and told me lies
Why did I let you trick me?
Am I the fool or are you?
(Verse 2) Why would you tell me you love me
When we both know it just isn’t true
How can I trust you?
Why must I love you?
It’s all too confusing
Why must you hurt me like you always do?
(Chorus) I can’t believe I let it happen again
Looked me in the eyes and told me lies
Why did I let you trick me?
Am I the fool or are you?
(Bridge) I want you but not like this
If you won’t be mine I’d rather you say goodbye
This game has gone on too long
Hurt me once, shame on you
But I keep coming back for more, so shame on me
(Chorus) I can’t believe I let it happen again
Looked me in the eyes and told me lies
Why did I let you trick me?
Am I the fool or are you?
(Verse 3) I guess it’s true what they say
Life is all about energy and I don’t fuck with yours
Don’t get me wrong, I’ll miss you
But baby I’m worth more than you know
And I’m sick and tired of your mixed signals
Go play the fool somewhere else
Jump Right In (Lyric)
(Verse 1) Baby you don’t know how it feels
To love somebody
And have them love you back
I know that type of feeling
It’s pretty rare, a gorgeous love affair
I wish you knew how much I want you to dive in
And admit to yourself that I’m the one you’ve been missing
(Chorus) So baby jump right in
Let me show you how to love me right
And baby if you can’t
I guess I’ll say I put up a good fight
I hope that you want me as much as I want you
Show me I’m not wrong by jumping right in
(Verse 2) We’ve known each other for some time now
It’s kinda funny that this is where we’re at
I never saw me with you before
But it feels right, life is getting bright
I wish you knew how much I want you to dive in
And admit to yourself that I’m the one you’ve been missing
(Chorus) So baby jump right in
Let me show you how to love me right
And baby if you can’t
I guess I’ll say I put up a good fight
I hope that you want me as much as I want you
Show me I’m not wrong by jumping right in
(Bridge) I know you’ve been thinking about you and I
Why can’t we just tell friendship goodbye?
You know I’m a nice girl
And you are a sweet guy
So can’t we just tell friendship goodbye?
(Chorus) So baby jump right in
Let me show you how to love me right
And baby if you can’t
I guess I’ll say I put up a good fight
I hope that you want me as much as I want you
Show me I’m not wrong by jumping right in