lucia-agbor - Hello Poetry

There's so many reasons for why not to smile First, there's a man out there with no home His world is quiet-colored and filled with trials. Second, there's women with no freedom Filling the roles as victims of delight. There's spirits filled with pride Greeted by hatred and tyrant crocodiles. There's men with broken and quiet feelings, That society has convinced us are good dealings. Third, there's millionaires with so much money But not enough to buy them happiness. Now if you listen closely Closely enough. I'll tell you what you need to know about Smiling. I saw a lonely girl once, contemplating her existence. I saw her standing there, aware of the load she bears. Her eyes were weary and bright. She looked down with the intention to cry. I am I, Lost as a light during the night. I am I, Who was blessed with a smile that could convince you of anything. Smile. Because nothing is perfect, and that's perfectly okay.

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Nov 15, 2018

Nov 15, 2018 at 1:17 AM UTC

I Am I Who Smiles

There's so many reasons for why not to smile First, there's a man out there with no home His world is quiet-colored and filled with trials. Second, there's women with no freedom Filling the roles as victims of delight. There's spirits filled with pride Greeted by hatred and tyrant crocodiles. There's men with broken and quiet feelings, That society has convinced us are good dealings. Third, there's millionaires with so much money But not enough to buy them happiness. Now if you listen closely Closely enough. I'll tell you what you need to know about Smiling. I saw a lonely girl once, contemplating her existence. I saw her standing there, aware of the load she bears. Her eyes were weary and bright. She looked down with the intention to cry. I am I, Lost as a light during the night. I am I, Who was blessed with a smile that could convince you of anything. Smile. Because nothing is perfect, and that's perfectly okay.

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Before you came and rescued me from self-destruction I was once confused and naive Believing lies and making up truths, all examples of make-believe I was desperate to feel something other than betrayal Desperate to fall in love, and to create my happiness When things fell apart, I convinced myself I was blameful When oceans formed on my cheeks that night, I realized his ungratefulness I had given so much of me So much time had past So many secrets buried in our hearts Yet I was the one who felt empty Watching him with all his sweethearts Leading me on with empty promises and fake joy How could my heart be this damaged by this boy Suddenly everything else made sense Like puzzle pieces coming together His true colors came to light and revealed all the nonsense Finally, I blamed myself the most. Ignoring red flags and making up excuses Convincing myself he was perfect to my friends Even though I felt bruises in my heart I was smarter than this I thought I was falling in love Really, I was just falling.

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Oct 17, 2017

Oct 17, 2017 at 6:30 AM UTC

Falling

Before you came and rescued me from self-destruction I was once confused and naive Believing lies and making up truths, all examples of make-believe I was desperate to feel something other than betrayal Desperate to fall in love, and to create my happiness When things fell apart, I convinced myself I was blameful When oceans formed on my cheeks that night, I realized his ungratefulness I had given so much of me So much time had past So many secrets buried in our hearts Yet I was the one who felt empty Watching him with all his sweethearts Leading me on with empty promises and fake joy How could my heart be this damaged by this boy Suddenly everything else made sense Like puzzle pieces coming together His true colors came to light and revealed all the nonsense Finally, I blamed myself the most. Ignoring red flags and making up excuses Convincing myself he was perfect to my friends Even though I felt bruises in my heart I was smarter than this I thought I was falling in love Really, I was just falling.

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For the years I’ve been alive How am I just now seeing the truth Did I deny simply because I was terrified Why didn’t I notice it sooner Why are so many who look like me dying for senseless reasons Did that cop forget to protect and serve That American was screaming for an important reason Is it red, white, and blue And everything that makes our nation seem less wrong And more right Or has it been Black vs. White This whole time Was I shielding my eyes from the truth From the terrifying fact that Murderers have left this nation in pieces But despite their weapons of discrimination We must continue to fight For a simple reason That reason being why I was growled at Like an animal as I held the door freely For those my ancestors hid from Why a little girl was taught to hate me Simply because her parents believed my skin should be corrected Why a customer felt the urge to get a confirmation from me That she wasn’t another racist Don’t they know I’m not a disease I don’t need a cure My skin is my skin If you cut me open You will see my blood is also red And my heart beats like your own And every beat matches hundreds of unspoken words That carry a devotion to love, justice, and equality Or as I would like to say Red, white, and blue Those who look like me have become an Us And those with lighter skin, and brighter eyes And everyone else like them are all categorized into They Don’t they know that there is no us and they It’s we the people Not they the people And for those who still mock my skin For those who believe there’s a correction For those who growl and shout at me Know that my complexion is everything worthy of perfection My Blackness will forever be louder And all because They Will never know that when I am cut open My blood bleeds Red, white, and blue

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Mar 24, 2017

Mar 24, 2017 at 12:10 PM UTC

Red, White, and Blue

For the years I’ve been alive How am I just now seeing the truth Did I deny simply because I was terrified Why didn’t I notice it sooner Why are so many who look like me dying for senseless reasons Did that cop forget to protect and serve That American was screaming for an important reason Is it red, white, and blue And everything that makes our nation seem less wrong And more right Or has it been Black vs. White This whole time Was I shielding my eyes from the truth From the terrifying fact that Murderers have left this nation in pieces But despite their weapons of discrimination We must continue to fight For a simple reason That reason being why I was growled at Like an animal as I held the door freely For those my ancestors hid from Why a little girl was taught to hate me Simply because her parents believed my skin should be corrected Why a customer felt the urge to get a confirmation from me That she wasn’t another racist Don’t they know I’m not a disease I don’t need a cure My skin is my skin If you cut me open You will see my blood is also red And my heart beats like your own And every beat matches hundreds of unspoken words That carry a devotion to love, justice, and equality Or as I would like to say Red, white, and blue Those who look like me have become an Us And those with lighter skin, and brighter eyes And everyone else like them are all categorized into They Don’t they know that there is no us and they It’s we the people Not they the people And for those who still mock my skin For those who believe there’s a correction For those who growl and shout at me Know that my complexion is everything worthy of perfection My Blackness will forever be louder And all because They Will never know that when I am cut open My blood bleeds Red, white, and blue

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Stop in the name of love Recall a time you were in the state of tranquility Where life was less depressing And compassion swallowed hatred Where equality wasn't an idea Rather, a way of life. Accept people for who they are How they treat you Not who they love. Stop discrimination Stop judgement and ridicule Stop bullying For our sake, stop hurting one another Stop in the name of love

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Mar 8, 2017

Mar 8, 2017 at 9:47 AM UTC

Stop in the name of love

Stop in the name of love Recall a time you were in the state of tranquility Where life was less depressing And compassion swallowed hatred Where equality wasn't an idea Rather, a way of life. Accept people for who they are How they treat you Not who they love. Stop discrimination Stop judgement and ridicule Stop bullying For our sake, stop hurting one another Stop in the name of love

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I’m a good girl They say I do my homework and floss my teeth I say my prayers and mind my manners To them, mistakes aren’t part of the package Crying is a weakness Anger is a default Perfection is mandatory There are no excuses Blame natural selection I’m a good girl They say A perfect one in fact I eat my vegetables I obey my parents I suppose it’s only sensible I’m a good girl They say Compassion, respect, and intelligence Everything made of sugar and spice Came with the package And there is no bargain price No you can’t roll the dice There is no such thing Unfortunately it’s a sacrifice But do you think I can tell them It’s been killing me to say I’m scared of the outcome But I believe this package was delivered To the wrong address

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Mar 1, 2017

Mar 1, 2017 at 9:43 PM UTC

Expectations

I’m a good girl They say I do my homework and floss my teeth I say my prayers and mind my manners To them, mistakes aren’t part of the package Crying is a weakness Anger is a default Perfection is mandatory There are no excuses Blame natural selection I’m a good girl They say A perfect one in fact I eat my vegetables I obey my parents I suppose it’s only sensible I’m a good girl They say Compassion, respect, and intelligence Everything made of sugar and spice Came with the package And there is no bargain price No you can’t roll the dice There is no such thing Unfortunately it’s a sacrifice But do you think I can tell them It’s been killing me to say I’m scared of the outcome But I believe this package was delivered To the wrong address

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Every rose dies Because all beautiful things come to an end Either destroyed by the natural fires of the earth Or by the wrath of humans of the dirt With every birth There is a death As with every rose There is a story A story told by those with fairytale lovers Or those with broken promises Hidden by ice cream and watery storms Romance movies and sad songs But that's just one story Packed in one rose petal Because with every rose, there's a different story And with every story There was once a boy who said sorry Or a girl who said please forgive me So you closed your eyes and nodded After all, you could see the beauty in the roses So why not let the bad thoughts Slip right through our noses

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Feb 28, 2017

Feb 28, 2017 at 11:37 AM UTC

Aroma

Every rose dies Because all beautiful things come to an end Either destroyed by the natural fires of the earth Or by the wrath of humans of the dirt With every birth There is a death As with every rose There is a story A story told by those with fairytale lovers Or those with broken promises Hidden by ice cream and watery storms Romance movies and sad songs But that's just one story Packed in one rose petal Because with every rose, there's a different story And with every story There was once a boy who said sorry Or a girl who said please forgive me So you closed your eyes and nodded After all, you could see the beauty in the roses So why not let the bad thoughts Slip right through our noses

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Hi! I’m pretty Imperfect I’m the chipped teacup The blemishes on your face that never truly disappear I’m the Breakup You always remember You see I’m the darkness right before a storm On that cold, cold December I’m the broken window during the month of March The cold air that still creeps under your skin Even though you’ve hugged yourself with layers of clothes I’m the pain you feel within I’m the gap in your teeth The one you swear ruins your smile And that’s why you never smile, you see Because you swear it gives you anxiety once in awhile I’m imperfect, you see I’m like the earth Damaged and full of holes, and hills that go up and down But you see I can change myself I can be anything you want me to be I can wear different clothes I can change the style of my hair I know I have an imperfect nose Five thousand dollars is a small price to pay For your definition of beauty If only it’ll make you stay That’s everything I hope I never say As I steal glances of myself in mirrors As I see all the imperfections in my face You’ve called out every since you learned the word hate Hi! I’m a **** At least that’s what you’ve heard It makes me wonder if you have a brain in there Or just a peanut Because you allow other people to define me Unfortunately for you I’ve been raised ever since birth That I should never apologize for being myself And nobody can redefine my worth You see I refuse to hate myself Just because you find it impossible to love yourself I will always reach for more Never for less You see We were not born to hate each other And surely you must agree And in case you haven’t noticed It’s a lot less work to love Than to hate Because while you’re busy finding imperfections To mock and to make fun of I will forever love myself Even in moments of weakness Because your hatred will never determine my fate Hi! I’m human I make countless mistakes In this messed up thing we call life I procrastinate on important things And hope to someday be a wife I want the American dream I’m reaching for it as far as I can Because each day I daydream About waking up to the love of my life in a cozy home of my own And I’m not a Monday person on a Friday I’m happy and energetic As if it’s my birthday I’m forgiving and kind to those who deserve it And I know this might sound cliche But I’m the person you can call at 4 a.m To talk you out of doing something you’ll regret You see I’m a friend to all who respect me You see I’m a dreamer, a sister, a student, a daughter, a cousin, and a friend I’m even a liar I’m a hop-er Because I always hope for perfect endings Even in inevitable situations Because it’s a lot easier to hope for the best Than to expect the worst I’m writing this Simply because there’s something stuck in me That refuses to be quiet And no, it cannot be dismissed Hi! I’m me And I will never apologize for being just that

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May 2, 2016

May 2, 2016 at 1:28 PM UTC

Love, actually.

Hi! I’m pretty Imperfect I’m the chipped teacup The blemishes on your face that never truly disappear I’m the Breakup You always remember You see I’m the darkness right before a storm On that cold, cold December I’m the broken window during the month of March The cold air that still creeps under your skin Even though you’ve hugged yourself with layers of clothes I’m the pain you feel within I’m the gap in your teeth The one you swear ruins your smile And that’s why you never smile, you see Because you swear it gives you anxiety once in awhile I’m imperfect, you see I’m like the earth Damaged and full of holes, and hills that go up and down But you see I can change myself I can be anything you want me to be I can wear different clothes I can change the style of my hair I know I have an imperfect nose Five thousand dollars is a small price to pay For your definition of beauty If only it’ll make you stay That’s everything I hope I never say As I steal glances of myself in mirrors As I see all the imperfections in my face You’ve called out every since you learned the word hate Hi! I’m a **** At least that’s what you’ve heard It makes me wonder if you have a brain in there Or just a peanut Because you allow other people to define me Unfortunately for you I’ve been raised ever since birth That I should never apologize for being myself And nobody can redefine my worth You see I refuse to hate myself Just because you find it impossible to love yourself I will always reach for more Never for less You see We were not born to hate each other And surely you must agree And in case you haven’t noticed It’s a lot less work to love Than to hate Because while you’re busy finding imperfections To mock and to make fun of I will forever love myself Even in moments of weakness Because your hatred will never determine my fate Hi! I’m human I make countless mistakes In this messed up thing we call life I procrastinate on important things And hope to someday be a wife I want the American dream I’m reaching for it as far as I can Because each day I daydream About waking up to the love of my life in a cozy home of my own And I’m not a Monday person on a Friday I’m happy and energetic As if it’s my birthday I’m forgiving and kind to those who deserve it And I know this might sound cliche But I’m the person you can call at 4 a.m To talk you out of doing something you’ll regret You see I’m a friend to all who respect me You see I’m a dreamer, a sister, a student, a daughter, a cousin, and a friend I’m even a liar I’m a hop-er Because I always hope for perfect endings Even in inevitable situations Because it’s a lot easier to hope for the best Than to expect the worst I’m writing this Simply because there’s something stuck in me That refuses to be quiet And no, it cannot be dismissed Hi! I’m me And I will never apologize for being just that

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I can’t live without him The one who brightens my day And swore to be forever on my team The one who believes in second chances And gives unconditional hope The one who cut the rope That tied you down And replaced it with a crown The one who wipes your tears When you felt like no one cares The one who uplifts your spirits And promises revival When all you feel is Broken Weak And ready to give up The one who promises his arrival If your heart remained true to his word And not in this awful world I can’t live without his love His grace From all the way above His teachings His preachings And his blessings For he knows the plans he has for you He knows what your heart desires the most Peace Safety Acceptance And Love Are nothing close To what he has planned for you For your life means more to him Than you can imagine If only you would open your heart And love him with a passion I can’t live without my Lord My Savior My world I can’t live without him I simply refuse to And yes This is another hymn For my Lord and Savior My King My Shepherd My life My world My light The one who will forever shine bright Even in the darkest of rooms Because not even the night Can darken his might and will To fight For you For me My King will fight

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Apr 8, 2016

Apr 8, 2016 at 9:45 AM UTC

My King

I can’t live without him The one who brightens my day And swore to be forever on my team The one who believes in second chances And gives unconditional hope The one who cut the rope That tied you down And replaced it with a crown The one who wipes your tears When you felt like no one cares The one who uplifts your spirits And promises revival When all you feel is Broken Weak And ready to give up The one who promises his arrival If your heart remained true to his word And not in this awful world I can’t live without his love His grace From all the way above His teachings His preachings And his blessings For he knows the plans he has for you He knows what your heart desires the most Peace Safety Acceptance And Love Are nothing close To what he has planned for you For your life means more to him Than you can imagine If only you would open your heart And love him with a passion I can’t live without my Lord My Savior My world I can’t live without him I simply refuse to And yes This is another hymn For my Lord and Savior My King My Shepherd My life My world My light The one who will forever shine bright Even in the darkest of rooms Because not even the night Can darken his might and will To fight For you For me My King will fight

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I had a dream That life was joyful and free One minute has passed And I’m still in glee No one should fear life No one should fear death There’s no time for this or that Please just take a deep breath Life will never be perfect Nor will it be fair But for all the perfect times It all makes you aware That life is precious

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Apr 7, 2016

Apr 7, 2016 at 9:10 AM UTC

Life is Precious

I had a dream That life was joyful and free One minute has passed And I’m still in glee No one should fear life No one should fear death There’s no time for this or that Please just take a deep breath Life will never be perfect Nor will it be fair But for all the perfect times It all makes you aware That life is precious

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I love the looks you give me That nobody seems to see I love your beautiful smile That stretch further than the nile I love the smell of your cologne That makes your presence known I love your enthusiasm And even your stupid sarcasm But I do not love you I simply can’t Because who knows how you’d act If only you knew

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Apr 7, 2016

Apr 7, 2016 at 8:49 AM UTC

I love, I love

I love the looks you give me That nobody seems to see I love your beautiful smile That stretch further than the nile I love the smell of your cologne That makes your presence known I love your enthusiasm And even your stupid sarcasm But I do not love you I simply can’t Because who knows how you’d act If only you knew

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