Jealousy

Normally, when it comes to poetry, I'm not a huge fan. I've never really enjoyed reading it and didn't really understand why poets thought they had to be so deep that it ended up not making sense. Anyway, maybe that's just me. However, in reading out of the poetry packet from class, there is one poem I read that I guess you could say makes me "jealous". And that is the poem Sick by Shel Silverstein. I love how it rhymes and seems to all flow together. I think alot of times we try and be funny in our writing that we just end up looking stupid. But he managed to say what he wanted to say in a simple, funny way without sounding cheesy. One reason why I think this poem is so humorous is because it is really true. There is not one person that can say that they haven't faked sick on at least one occasion. I know I have! And in the end, when the child being written about realizes it's Saturday, they are suddenly all better, and healthy enough to go out and play! I just wish I could be clever and quick with my words and lines like Shel Silverstein is in this particular poem, Sick.

the best feelings in the world...

Sleeping in late, having no homework, being liked/loved back, hugs that last for more than a minute, first swim of the summer, a smile from that special someone, laughing till your stomach hurts, getting unexpected gifts, not remembering when you last cried, getting an A on a test you didn't study for, when he texts you first, looking at pictures from when you were little, living up to someones expectations, when someone tells you they never wanted to loose you, knowing you are loved, being called beautiful, finding those jeans that fit perfectly, finally eating the food you were craving, waking up & realizing you have hours to sleep, making a stranger smile, eating seedless grapes, freshly vacuumed carpet, putting on sweatpants after wearing jeans all day, when little kids draw you pictures, making new friends, being told someone is okay, when someone tells you that you smell nice, winning an argument, proving a smart person wrong, listening to your favorite song, receiving hand-written letters, falling asleep to the rain, finishing an essay, when people laugh at your jokes, smiling, getting a friendship bracelet, finding out the name of the song that's been stuck on your head, packing for a vacation, perfectly peeling off the price sticker, realizing it's Friday, knowing you will be okay.

Complaints

I' m tired. I'm tired of school. High School. I'm tired of homework. Annoying teachers. I'm tired of waking up at 5:45 each freaking morning for early morning class. I'm tired of seeing the same stuck up people everyday. I'm tired of cleaning my room. I'm tired of you not texting me back. I'm tired of lying to you. I'm tired of borrowing money. Of not having money. I'm tired of waiting for my laptop cord to come in the mail. I'm tired of feeling out of shape. I'm tired of being treated like a child. I'm tired of hearing all of your drama. I'm tired of things never working out. I'm tired of winter. I'm tired of being in Utah. I'm tired of getting ready in the morning. I'm tired of responsibility. I'm tired of people walking so freaking slow in the hall ways. I'm tired of people thinking life is a competition. I'm tired of hearing you say the same exact thing everyday. I'm tired of the majority. of the minority. I'm tired of being tired of so many things.

What Love Is...

Love is giving up something good for something better. Love is unconditional. Love is staying up all night just to listen to your voice. Love is selflessness. Love is getting up every morning at six o'clock to make sure your daughter gets breakfast. Love is real, when you can fall in love with someone without even seeing their face. Love is carrying your son across the finish line. Love is hearing your child say their first word, taking their first steps. Love is giving back to the people who got you where you are today. Love is seeing your brother recieve his one year sibrority chip, and the accomplished look on his face. Love is working long nights so your kids can enjoy the simple joys of life. Love is the look on her parents face when she walks down the aisle. Love is stronger in times of absence. Love is giving up your dreams so someone else can reach theirs. Love? Well, it's all we've got...

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

{I walk alone, I walk alone.}

I find myself standing in the middle of a busy street. People and cars zoom past me. I feel small and lost in such a big, big world.
{I walk alone, I walk alone}

It's pouring and I look up at the sky as the rain drops soak my clothes. A missed opportunity. This was my one chance, to make it all happen, in the one city where they say dreams come true. Now i've got nowhere to go, nothing to do. I hear sirens racing down the narrow road - the boulevard of broken dreams. {I walk alone, I walk alone.} Street shops and cafes have been shut down, but somehow people have still managed to go on, to visit. But how? How could they, when it felt like my world was crumbling down right in front of me. But, it's come to an end, as they rain continues to fall on my face and roll down my cheeks. This is my boulevard of broken dreams.

{I walk alone, I walk alone.}

I'm thinking about you...

I'm thinking about you like you think about her. Like nerds think about books. Like books think about words. I'm thinking about you like X's think about O's. Like cats think about yarn. Like peanut butter thinks about jelly. Like boys think about their x-box. I'm thinking about you like plants think about water. I'm thinking about you like needles think about thread. Like skis think about snow. Like supermodels think about food. Like fat people think about food. I'm thinking about you like calculators think about numbers. Like wallets think about money. Like music notes think about lyrics. I'm thinking about you like Brads thinking about Angelina. Like pancakes think about syrup. Like superheros think about flying. I'm thinking about you like I wish you were thinking about me.

Direct Orders

You are under direct orders to rock out.

Rock out like it's your birthday.

Rock out like the neighbors are away.

Rock out like it's Saturday and Monday is a national holiday.

Rock out like you've just aced the hardest test of your life.

Rock out like you beat your parents to the phone and deleted the message from the school saying you were absent.

Rock out like you just beat the computer at the most impossible round of solitaire.

Rock out like it's graduation day and you made it even though you weren't supposed to.

Rock out like you've just got accepted to college.

Rock out like somebodys got a barrel pointed at your temple saying "Rock out like your life depended on it, fool." because it does.

Rock out like you've just won a state championship.

Rock out like he just said hi to you.

Rock out like music is the only thing you've got left.

Rock out like you're a 5 year old in a candy shop.

Rock out like you''ll never have to open a textbook again.

Rock out like you just made that yellow light.

Rock out like you just got a rose on the bachelor.

Rock out like Miley didn't get invited to the party in the USA.

Rock out like your Kayne West and just interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech.

Rock out like he just dumped "her".

Rock out like they just found a cure for cancer.

Rock out like it's your last day to live.

Rock out like you've just caught up with the Kardashians.