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Oct 2014 · 1.8k
Motivation
Ann M Johnson Oct 2014
Motivation I need to practice daily
One small step setting things in motion
propelling me forward
If I lose focus I remind myself of my goals
I press on and get back on track
Making me one big step closer
To making my dreams come true
I am grateful when I have motivation
How about You?
Sep 2014 · 455
Blaze Of Glory
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Watching the sun set with orange and pink hues
The Sun goes down in a Blaze Of Glory!!!!
Sep 2014 · 3.1k
Chasing Dreams
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Do not just merely follow your dreams
Chase after them
Visualize them coming true
Overcoming all obstacle's
Keeping your eyes on the prize
The joy of your dream coming true
You will then inspire others to make their dreams come true
This poem is inspired by one of my lessons in a class I am currently taking.
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
D: is for delightful
A: is for Angelbaby The nickname you had when you were little
U: is for uniquely special
G: is for graceful like when you dance
H: is for helpful
T: is for thankful, I am thankful for you
E: is for encouraging me to follow my dreams
R: is for respectful, I appreciate you respecting me and others too
There is not enough letters to describe you and how I feel about you!!!
  I Love You <3 <3 <3
Sep 2014 · 389
Question? (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
To trend or not to trend, that is the question?
There seems to be so much focus on whether poems trend or not.
There are many great poems that do not trend and they deserve recognition too.
Sep 2014 · 1.2k
Eyes
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Oh eyes will you see the beauty in front of me
Oh ears will you hear the laughter of family and friends
Oh tongue will you taste all sorts of delicacies
Oh mind will you perceive all I need to learn
Oh feet will you walk as if in another's shoes
Oh from one another we learn so much in life
I am going in for eye surgery today and was thinking and this poem came out. I am having Cataract surgery.
Sep 2014 · 691
Numbers
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
I am not 2 worried about my numbers on this site, after all I don't enjoy math.
I much prefer people and poetry, than numbers and math.
Sep 2014 · 404
The Silence Of My Mind
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
I sometimes have many thoughts running through my head.
The ideas are overflowing the words seem to be flowing off my pen.
Other days I dread, my mind is quiet I am out of ideas.
The add a poem button seems to taunt me.
The writers block it haunts me.
In the silence of my mind I find no comfort.
I want to be brimming with ideas.
I would rather feel some intense emotion, love or devotion.
I can write about Love or loss.
It is tough to feel uninspired.
I don't feel comfortable with the silence of my mind.
Sep 2014 · 3.8k
The Canvas (Reposted)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
One day there was a bright glowing canvas, a pure sparkling white
It was beautiful, but not complete
Then someone came along and drew lines on it to form flowers and mountains and streams, it was more beautiful and it made the natural white look more distinct
Then one day someone else added color and the canvas radiated and became more and more complete, it seemed whole and functional
Suddenly, one day someone came along and slew the canvas, destroying its color till it showed black, and an ugly black
The canvas seems so drab so empty without its color, so lifeless
People refused to help the canvas, refused to anything about the canvas slayer refused to listen to the canvas’ plea
Instead the canvas slayer’s free to roam free to hurt and damage other canvas
Who will restore the canvas?
Who will bring justice?
Why is the canvas slayer free to roam while the canvas feels imprisoned, crushed, victimized?
Why is the canvas treated like a criminal?
When will the canvas feel free, joyful and peaceful?

THIS POEM IS DEDICATED TO VICTIM'S OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER FORMS OF ABUSE.
I went through domestic abuse in the past and that is why I had wrote the above poem.
Sep 2014 · 1.6k
Brightly (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Today the sun was shining brightly a  Indian Summer Day!
Sep 2014 · 1.7k
Bingo (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
I won Bingo after taking a break from studying, yes :)
I played Bingo with my neighbors tonight and it was fun.
It cost me a quarter per card.
Sep 2014 · 754
A poets Life (10 word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
A poets life consists of 90% inspiration and 10% perspiration !
It seems like you my poet friends are inspired almost all the time, but I never see you sweat. I hope you enjoy this 10 Word poem.
Sep 2014 · 2.1k
Follow The Leader HP Style
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Follow the leader HP Style
Please try it you might smile
Invite others to play this poetry game
You follow me I'll follow you
Describe something that's the color blue
I once met a man with ocean blue eyes
and was surprised when I felt like I
might drown in the depths of them
Now it is your turn
Please keep this game going
It is for the young and the young at heart alike
I thought this might be fun.
It reminds me of younger years
Playing follow the leader
I think it should be fun, poetry style
Sep 2014 · 1.8k
Outer Shell
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
A friend recently explained the painful process an Oyster goes through to produce a pearl. It was like a revelation to hear that, the process comes at a great price  lots of pain to get something with priceless beauty. The other stuff people might rarely see, is it like you or like me?The tough stuff me go through if it don't make us bitter makes us better. We  gain compassion, more understanding, a little kindness goes a long way to
brighten someone's day. If we don't let our trials lead us astray.
The things that people see on the outside,don't define us the true beauty
is contained  deep inside; our jewel. The next time you are having a tough time it is just a process, the working out to make you stronger to
produce your jewel. The tough times are not meant to stay forever they
have come to pass. What is inside is what truly counts, be the pearl and
let your true inner beauty shine; the rest is just the outer shell.
Sep 2014 · 993
I am taking a Study break
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
I need to take a break from Hello Poetry to get caught up with my study.
I was experiencing technical difficulties, technically the computer and software was being difficult,
I am now swamped with homework and need to catch up.

I wish miss all of you and your wonderful poetry.
If there is a poem you don't want me to miss message me and I will add it to my list of poems to read upon my turn, I yearn to read the wonderful poems of yours my friends.
Sep 2014 · 1.5k
Restless Mind Syndrome
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
I think I have Restless Mind Syndrome.
I have not had it diagnosed but it should be, I might need to suggest to my doctors to add it to the medical books.
I think on second thought if I made that suggestion, I might get a strange look.
I wonder if the doctor would think I was a hypochondriac.
The condition gets worse when I hit the pillow and try to sleep, and sometimes troubles me to the point were I become an Insomniac.
I think and think and think and my thoughts seem to swim;  so much so that it is hard to keep track of were my thoughts end or begin.
If I was a drinker I might reach for some gin.
In cases like this it seems like my train of thought seemed to have derailed long ago.
The symptoms of my condition seem to be getting worse each year, one example is that when I try to write something down such as a phone number the numbers get messed up between my mind and the paper; It would appear that I have dyslexia because some numbers get reversed.
I get so frustrated to the point of tears at times, and fear that I am on the verge of losing my mind.
I think of all the things left to do, or think of things I should have done better, and I wonder what is the matter with me, when I think to much I fear insanity; I wish that I had a more normal mind.
I hope someone can find the cure for my Restless Mind soon before I run out of time.
This poem was inspired by a poem By SoulSurvivor called RLS-20w
I thought of this after I made a comment on that poem, when I said that I think I have Restless Mind Syndrome.
Sep 2014 · 371
I Have A Question?
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
I was wondering if some of you have lost some followers all of a sudden from your list or is it just me.
I am hoping that people do not find me or my words boring.
I hate to use the word followers because to me you are so much more.
You are my mentors
You are my muses
You are my comedians (especially you Mike)
You are always a source of Inspiration
You are my friends
In case you forgot, I will tell my again, You are Awesome!
Sep 2014 · 5.7k
Attention Span (15 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
If the Average Attention span is 8 seconds
How do I increase it for studying?
The statistic above regarding 8 seconds, I got from StatisticBrain.com
I am taking a break from studying due to my attention span waning.
Sep 2014 · 11.9k
Nervous & Excited
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
I am so nervous and excited all at once
I start school tomorrow
I hope I can navigate my way through the site for my on line classes
I hope I will quickly learn what I need to
I yearn to attain new knowledge
I will need to get more organized
I can not disguise that I am not a morning person
I hope with my morning cup of coffee I can make it through
I will need to dust off my thinking cap and resist the temptation to take a nap
I will wipe the cobwebs off my mind and armed with determination everything should work out fine  
I am grateful for the new adventure
Sep 2014 · 4.9k
Forgive And Remember
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
True forgiveness is not just  forgive and forget
True forgiveness is to forgive and remember
It is an act of will to let go of the hurt, whether or not the other person deserves forgiveness
The Forgiveness frees us from hate or other negative emotions that can hold us bound
Forgiveness can be like a bridge sometimes opening up an opportunity
for some relationships to be repaired, even if they are not I choose forgiveness
I heard it once said that un forgiveness is sitting down at a Banquet and than you realize what you have been feasting on is yourself.
It slowly  eats away at you draining your energy with all the negative emotions etc.
Sep 2014 · 331
Speak Softly (16 Words)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Speak Softly to me ,so my heart can hear what you are not saying to me
It is not always words that speak to us, but someone just being there for us that Speaks volumes :)
Sep 2014 · 2.0k
Shop Happy :) (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Shopping is more fun with a family member or friend :)
I went shopping today with my daughter and it was fun!
Sep 2014 · 3.0k
Poem Thief Beware
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Poem Thief beware we are watching you.
You may steal our words, but you will not steal our resolve
There is another thing that you can not steal which is our Love and support for each other
You may think that you are invisible but you are not
Many eyes are watching you
What you think you do in silence could come to light in public someday
Just as good deeds become known, woe to the one doing bad deeds, someday they have to pay a very high price
I hope that if you read this, you will be nice and give proper credit to the Author's of the poems you stole
I also feel I should warn you that with every poem you steal, you might be losing a piece of your soul
It has come to my attention that someone has been stealing Poems of my friends on Hello Poetry and claiming them as their own and posting them on another site.
Sep 2014 · 1.8k
A Poets Friends (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
A Poets friends are an empty notebook and a pen
This Is A Tribute To All My Poet Friends, Here On HP
You Are The Very Best , The site calls you Followers, I Call You Friends
You are Awesome and Your Poems Are Too! :) :)
Sep 2014 · 1.4k
Thirsty
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
It starts with coffee then it spins out of control
My thirst has taken a hold only one sip is never enough
It don't matter if it is Kool Aid or ice tea you will regret inviting me
I am Thirsty can't you see, my thirst is ravenous
You might think my bladder is cavernous


I will drink all the Hot Chocolate in sight, believe me do not doubt
I move on to Lemonade, In a large amount, sorry that I drank the whole pitcher, I was just so thirsty
My eyes have seen soda, that is a sparkling delight, I'm sorry that I lost all control, the soda just tasted so good
I am still thirsty , I ask you what is left, "You tell me just water"
I say that is fine; I think to myself as thirsty as I am good thing it is not wine.
I drink the water it tastes good when I am thirsty
I need to caution you my friends, If the lake or river near you suddenly disappears it could be because of me being Thirsty
I wrote this thinking about how my friends have teased me about my thirst.
Sep 2014 · 20.0k
Humble Pie
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
If I was tempted to get a big head, someone would quickly knock it down to the right size; In other words I would have a slice of humble pie.
I thought of this while getting ready for bed.
I hope you like this Random one!
Sep 2014 · 14.9k
Gratitude
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
Attitude of Gratitude is the best day to start the day
It is harder to feel depressed when focusing on what I am thankful for
  I am thankful for friend here on Hello Poetry and in my life too
   I am thankful for my family
      I am thankful for my health
          I am thankful for each meal
            I am thankful for a roof over my head, and at night for a bed
              I am thankful for money to pay the bills
               I am thankful for clothing to keep me warm in winter and to help protect my skin in summer.
I feel so much gratitude for this and so much more.
I guess you could say I have blessings galore
Sep 2014 · 963
Hours (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
There are not enough hours for reading, your wonderful Poetry
It seems that there are not enough hours in the day to read all the wonderful poems on here, my friends. I am sorry that I get behind at times.
Sep 2014 · 523
S. A.D (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Sep 2014
The darkness is longer and less light makes me SAD
When there is less Sunlight, I get S.A.D
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
Today's barren tree is tomorrows fruitful harvest
live life expectantly
Aug 2014 · 379
Static
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
We are now like a radio out of tune emitting static
The message is unclear it sounds out of tune, now everything is out of synch
It makes me think that maybe everything was an illusion
I am left with confusion
I am left with I should have or should not haves going through my head
and think of what I wish I had said, while lying in my bed.
The big picture is unclear like a fuzzy picture on an old TV
I don't want to give in to negativity, it might mean the end of me
I know have a friend mad at me, and that further hurts me more
I have to implore for the sake of peace just let me go
I am reminding you of the old cliché if you love something set it free
It might mean that we were not meant to be
I need to be free to fly either way
You can wave goodbye as I soar across the sky
Aug 2014 · 3.7k
The End Of Summer
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
The end of summer is such a ******
The end of picnic's in the park
The end of Fireworks in the dark
The end of State fairs
The end of outdoor booths were  people sell their wares
The end of camping and roasting Smores
All too soon we will back indoors
The end of outdoor Music Fests
Too soon to be replaced with books and taking tests
I hope what remains is some good memories of Summer to keep us warm all fall and winter long
Aug 2014 · 2.8k
Scars(10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
The toughest scars to heal are concealed on the inside
Aug 2014 · 1.4k
Goodbye (10 word)
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I don't like goodbyes , how about a long hello instead
It is hard to say Goodbye whether it is for a short time or forever.
I wrote this awhile back but decided to post it today.
I hope you like it anyway.
Aug 2014 · 2.0k
I'm Becoming
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I'm becoming stronger everyday
I'm becoming a better person
I'm emerging from the cocoon that held me bound
I'm breaking free from the shell
I don't want to be like a bird in a cage
I need to be free to fly
I don't want to be held bound by anyone's opinion of me
or anyone's insecurities including my own at times
I need to be free to roam
I need to be free to recover and free to discover what I need to
I need to be free to express myself and time to reflect
Free to think
Free to feel
Free to live with a healthy dose of zeal
Free to laugh at myself and others
Free to cry when hurting
Free to smile when happy
Free to Love
Free to make my own decisions
Free to make my own mistakes and learn from them
Free to be me and accept myself for who I am
Free to change the thing that I dislike about myself
Free to grow
Free to show my feelings
Free to soar like a new Butterfly
I am becoming Butterfly Ann
This is a poem reflecting on the feelings and thoughts concerning Recovery from a Depressive disorder I hope it reflects what it is like for me and I hope others can relate too, and that together we will get the proper recognition for our recovery process. It is best to speak up instead of hiding in silence.
Aug 2014 · 9.9k
I Can't Sleep (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I can't sleep,  don't waste time counting sleep, read poetry
Aug 2014 · 852
Wet Feet (10 word)
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
Try  getting your feet wet before plunging into the ocean
Often it is best to take small steps in life.
I hope my small steps will mean good things.
Aug 2014 · 7.7k
Harmony
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I am starting my day with a poem in my mind
A song in my heart
The combination is like a sweet melody
I hope they stay in Harmony throughout the day
Aug 2014 · 11.5k
Gratitude
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I feel such Gratitude when I think of you
I feel so much it overflows
I want you to know how much I appreciate you
You are an inspiration and a muse to me
I have not met many of you face to face , but
No one else can take your place
I hold a special place in my heart for you
You are not just mere followers I consider each and every one of you my friends
We are bonded together as artists of the written word
In case you forgot I will tell you again
You are Awesome
You are special
You are a muse
You touch my heart with your poems, and because of all of you I am forever changed
You are amazing  in many ways
I just had to share my gratitude for each and every one of you
Aug 2014 · 869
Gravity
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
All of a sudden, I feel knocked off balance; and my head seems to spin
If I fall gravity is going to win
What is happening, is it Love or is  it just Vertigo
Aug 2014 · 968
French Vanillia
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
You taste good from my first sip
You drip on my lip
you are pleasing to the tongue
You give me the energy of the young, at least temporally
You are fun to drink, whether hot or iced you are very nice
I have tried other blends, but I keep coming back to you like a faithful friend    
May my attachment to you, never end; you are for me the perfect blend.
You are my French Vanilla
I wrote this over my morning coffee, You guessed it was French Vanilla
Hope you like it or maybe you might desire a cup of French Vanilla too.
Aug 2014 · 1.4k
Writing Is My Therapy
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
When lifes cares threaten to drown me and there is no one around me

I pick up my pen and write because Writing Is My Therapy

When things are going well and my heart seems to swell with happiness, and I can not seem to verbalize all the  happiness I feel ; I write it down because Writing Is My Therapy

When I have had a bad day and feel like I have lost my way, I remind myself I will be Ok because Writing Is My Therapy

When my emotions seem to fight and my words don’t seem to come out right, I write them down anyway because Writing Is My Therapy

When I sit in a chair at my counselors office I stare at the clock and think to myself; I wonder if she knows what helps me through life’s woes Writing Is My Therapy

and it is far cheaper too, and I am grateful for it.
Awhile back I was messaging with a fellow poet and we were discussing that writing is our Therapy.
Aug 2014 · 1.4k
Pages In The Diary
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
The pages in the diary are beaten and worn
Some entries are happy others are forlorn
Some pages are torn
The lock broke a long time ago
The entries are an echo of the past
It is amazing that it would last all these years
Some pages are soaked with tears
It appears to have held up pretty well
It seems to have a tale to tell
It is enclosed in a hard shell
It has survived through many moves
I guess you could say I have too
I hope it can hold another entry or two
or  perhaps I should leave some pages unwritten
I found my old diary and thought of this
Aug 2014 · 3.9k
Mood Music Revised
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I listen to music that matches my mood

The music is like color to my senses

Pink: A  happy tune

Blue: A sad song

Green: A song with lots of energy

  Purple: A song that makes me feel joyful

  Black: A depressing tune that I cry to

  Mixing them would be like a rainbow after the rain

  A mixture of happiness, joy and pain, what remains is mood music, let it play

  

  I sometimes want to play something with a rocking beat, to clean to, to make the time fly by

  Other times I want to really personally connect with the lyrics, when I need to cry

  There are times when I will listen to some oldies, i will not lie to reflect on days gone bye

  There are times I’m in the mood for a country tune

  In my lifetime , i have often sung the blues when the problems of life knocked me down

  I try to brush off the dust and get back up and listen to something I can dance to

  I sometimes don’t want to hear words and like to listen to Classical music, like Bach

  I sometimes will listen to pop
I also like some experimental electronic music
created by a friend
I Love music and may the Love never end

  I sometimes need to unwind after a tough day and listen to something inspirational

  I take off my shoes and my socks and listen and relax or  just  dance  in my own unique way

  I say whatever my mood I Love the tunes and I like to play it Loud and be swept  away

  It is all Mood Music , Let It Play!
Aug 2014 · 2.2k
Trending
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I don't know the secret to having poems trend
There are some poems I feel certain that they will trend and they do not
I have read many excellent poems that did not trend, the list seems unending
I still feel that they are worthwhile ,especially when they caused a laugh or a smile or even a  tear when I really need a good cry
If the poems effect me or others I feel they are successful no matter whether they are trending or not
I feel bad for fellow poets if they get discouraged if their poems don't trend, the heart is such a fragile thing to mend, especially if discouragement sets in causing them to question their talents or ability.
My advice would be just write, if it trends great; if not keep writing don't give up
If you are writing to an Audience of one or 500 just get your feelings out you many be surprised by the results someday, you poems may really touch peoples lives that can relate to them.
Whether the poems trend or not Keep Writing!
Aug 2014 · 677
Comparison ( 10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
Much unhappiness comes about when  comparing ourselves with someone else
I used to spend a lot of time comparing myself to family, friends, or peers etc.
I was much happier when I stopped comparing and just decided to be me.
Aug 2014 · 2.9k
Heights (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
When climbing to great heights, I think don't look down.
I am not fond of heights but getting better dealing with it.
Aug 2014 · 4.4k
Tuesday (10 Word)
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
Wishing you a terrific Tuesday as for me I 'm working
I think Tuesday often gets overlooked , here's a short one hope you like it. I hope I will have a good day!
Aug 2014 · 1.4k
Remembering A Comic Great
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
I was stunned to hear the news that the Great and Loved Comedian had died Robin Williams age 63, I feel at a loss for adequate words.
I never got to meet him face to face, but I had much laughter inspired by his works in films and on TV his face and voice were Familiar to me.
I first discovered him when I was a  mere child when he was on Mork on Mork and Mindy. He played an alien, I bet that role was kind of fun.
I remember seeing him in Good Morning Vietnam, watching it in the Movie theater, via the big movie screen, He seemed somehow Larger than life, but loved the laughter he inspired.
I remember him in Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting to name a few.
I think he gained some more popularity and hilarity in his role in Mrs. Doubtfire .
I Loved watching him in Patch Adams playing a doctor treating people a bit unconventionally.
I remember him as the Voice of genie in Aladdin
I remember him in The Night At the Museum movies  
I feel the loss of him is quite a tragedy
He will be greatly missed
I will remember the laughs his works caused
I found out today 8/11/2014 that Robin Williams has died of a suspected suicide.  I feel this is a great loss of a  Comic Genius.
I wish I could offer condolences to his family. I felt some tribute should be made. I know this is not quite fitting enough for him.
I feel struck with grief for his family and all his fans, of which I am one.
Aug 2014 · 616
A Poem A Day
Ann M Johnson Aug 2014
A poem a day may not keep the doctor away, but it may keep the Psychiatrist at bay
Writing is very therapeutic and so is reading poems at least for me!
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