Tien - Tim - Hello Poetry

Tien - Tim Jul 2013

"The sun shines in the eyes of a man,
But illuminates in the eyes of a child."
When we were young, we were naive and optimistic with life.
We were taught to accept and embrace differences.
We were told to get up and keep trying if we fail.
We were more loving and appreciative,
Eager to learn and easy to forgive.
As we gotten older, we became more skeptical and pessimistic with life.
We were taught to fit in and conform to society, grow up and put aside childish things.
We were told to give it up if we don't succeed.
The many things we love as a child were grown out of.
We are mature and experience so we know it all.
We were hurt and betrayed so we cast aside forgiveness and try to forget.
As a child we were born to live.
As we gotten older, most of us seem to have forgotten that...

Opening quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote always stuck with me since I wrote my research paper back in high school. Kids these days are in such a hurry to grow up, but forget to retain their inner child.

Tien - Tim Jul 2013

Perspectives

What's life but black, white, and shades of gray?
Is a sunny day hot or warm?
Is a rainy day gloomy or refreshing?
Is a snowy day cold or exhilarating?
You see there is nothing really good or bad,
Just that thinking makes it so.
So learn while you're falling,
That way you can start flying.
Then also forget the first question,
Instead of thinking inside or outside that box,
Get rid of the box so you can think of something else.
Then you see that to begin and to end,
Aren't so different...

"There is nothing good nor bad,
Thinking makes it so."
William Shakespeare

There are many outlooks on life, and everything starts with how you perceive things. Your way of thinking will determine what kind of life you will live, and so it all comes back to your decisions of how you will react and respond. You may not be able to control others, but you can always control yourself, how you choose to act will influence others.

Tien - Tim Jul 2013

Paper-thin Castle

I'm trying hard not to slip,
But you should know you're the one I miss.
We don't even talk anymore,
Like we never happen at all.
You left a hole in my heart,
Yet you still hold a part.
Leaving me with some baggages that I can't unpack,
Making me look for another that can bring me back.
Got me feeling like I'm stuck in yesterday,
The days go by but tomorrow haven't came.
You should know that your company is something I can't resist,
Because I'm still longing for you because you still exist.
I guess my castle walls are paper-thin.....

I chose to title it Paper-thin Castle because I don't ever want to be seen vulnerable. As a result I put off an care-free expression to show that I stand strong, but all it really takes is a few rain drops to bring down my castle walls.

Tien - Tim Jul 2013

Get the Picture?

I'm not looking for the flawless,
Just someone to walk with.
That one that can balance out
the negatives with the positives,
And bring out those hidden colors that my world misses,
Puts our moments at a standstill,
As if its capture it in photo,
Be there in any scene,
That way our frame will always have a sequel....
Now do you get the picture?

Girls always ask what kind of girl I look for, I really don't have a type. I believe that those checklists that people make are superficial, because when you are falling in love, you would be able to find perfection in imperfection. When you find a person that is annoying yet fall in love anyway, and want to do everything with that person that is pretty much some impossible made possible. A miracle, love is a miracle because 1 person in the world made you feel that way.

Tien - Tim Jul 2013

Sense or Cents?

They say if it don't make dollars,
Then it don't make sense.
People got their hands out to receive,
Yet hesitant to give,
Shake my head in disbelief as my eyes begin to flood,
Misfit, OJ's glove,
Dagger to the back like medieval love,
What is your self-worth?
Money is universal,
But only worth what's spent,
With that said anything that can be purchased is never priceless,
To be bought out by any that is worth less than that is worthless.
Think to yourself,
Open your eyes,
You were a gift to this earth at birth,
Therefore you were born a winner,
Inevitable sinner,
Created to be nothing less
than to be anything else,
So do you have a number or a purpose?
Lose the inquisitive thinking and be more decisive,
Believe you are righteous in your own ways.
Destined to walk in the glory ancestors paved.
Now are you perfect?
No but **** the minds that thought you were worthless,
Now does that make sense?
I am who I am,
No need to judge,
Can I have penny for your thoughts?
There goes my 2 cents...

By Sidney and Tien

I chose this title because things don't always have to add up in order for it to make sense. The value of happiness is always priceless, so don't sell yourself short.

Tien - Tim Jul 2013

Guilty Pleasures

Love, an infectious sickness,
I'm a victim with no witness.
Fighting a one sided case,
No room to explain, got me encased.
Spoken words left unheard,
There's no hearing.
Provided evidence don't suffice,
Did my due diligence,
Now they say it's negligence?
Once my reason for every breathe,
Now I'm only suffocating.
Love only get worse as you dig deeper,
Guess I'll be 10 feet under with this pursuit of happiness...

I chose to title it Guilty Pleasures, because love is something we are all guilty of at some point for the pain we inflicted ourselves. Why? Because we allowed it to happen instead of suppressing it. Despite all the signs we want to pursue that fairy tale happy ending. Therefore we are guilty for seeking that pleasure.

Tien - Tim Jul 2013

Infatuation

Your design,
So divine,
Can't even imagine.
This is a fatal attraction,
And I'm under the influence,
Got my *** drive out of control.
Lust, passion, feeling infatuated,
Attentions that your body implore....
Hot, intense, feelings over-saturated,
I'm guessing you’re ready for me to explore?
Don't need a GPS,
Cause I don't mind getting lost,
Just need your voice to guide me,
How far can I go?
I know that you're not sleeping,
But I'll make you feel as if you're dreaming...
Let's create temporary forever,
Bring our bodies together,
Fall into alignment,
Don't deny it.
This is what your body desires...