I need a sign
Something's gotta give
Im tired and stressed out
I can't live my life like this

Im tossing and turning
Something's got a hold on me
It's the same thing different day
Will I ever be free

As hard as I try
It's just never good enough
I'm mad, fustrated, and angry
I'm always with the worst luck

I want to live my life
I want to believe in myself
Just a stress-free environment
I just wish i had help

I wish i could go back
To where everything was ok
We didnt have to be worried
and the tomorrows were better days

my journey begins here
the future awaits my presence
learning to create my ventures
as i explore my essence

i am destined to succeed
and be an influence to someone
rising like the pheonix
and shine like the sun

no more holding back
its time to move forward
all of those days and nights
spending endless times being bored

now its my turn
to show the world my skills
enhancing my intelligence
as my dreams are being fulfilled

his heartbeat is multiplying
ready to burst out his chest
cold blood scattering the ground
creating a massive mess

his back against the concrete
and he's gazing at the sky
falling in and out of consciousness...
with too much time slipping by

sirens in the background
inching closer to the scene
his eyes pop open as clear as day
realizing that the streets are mean

hearing voices in his ear
staring at the nightlight
realizing the life God gave him
gives him the passion to fight

i am still learning
the meaning of life
and how to live it
i'm accepting who i am
im gaining self-confidence
i appreciate myself
enough for the whole world
i am also learning
the meaning of growth
i cry
it cleans my soul
i smile
it light's up someone's world
i laugh
it heals my heart
im happy
BECAUSE IM BECOMING MY OWN PERSON

i love you so much
i care for you so much
i'm gonna cherish everything we have
until death do us part

what we have
some people long for
i'll take a journey through life with you
i'll give you my heart & more

my love for you never dies
& that's just how i feel
i promise from here on out
to always keep it real

I miss the old times
Where everything was all good
Playing around and running the streets
It didn't matter that we were in the hood

I remember the old days
Where our cousins were around the corner
Having hang-outs and sleepovers
We even walked to school together

What about the old places
Like Jefferson and Roselle Park
Where our uncle was there watching us
Having fun and pouring out our hearts

I miss the old fun
Walking to the corner store
Where the candy was only a penny
And 25 cent for a huge popcycle

I miss the old times
When an Ice Cream cone was a dollar
And 25 cent for the sprinkles
Those little things made our hearts sparkle

it is full of nature

it is life

it is the reason for adventure

to explore

to replenish

and to restore

it is like a child

it grows into many different things

from a little seed under the ground

it blossoms into a full garden

it has evolved the same way fashion evolved

it is liked

it is loved

its like a book ith many chapters

its used in music

dance

poetry

and art

it is her fantasy

its her wish

its his command

its a bright star in the sky

like one of the seven sisters

its like warm milk with nesquick

its like santa falling through the chimney

BEAUTY IS THE PERSON INSIDE OF ME

is it the drops that fall down my face
that forms water fountains
cold tears filling in my eyes
feels like I'm against all mountains

emotions are sparing out of control
I have the scariest rage inside of me
a beast inside of me tamned
just ready to be set free

I can't even sleep through the night
without having those dreams
about a lost girl fighting her demons
that wakes me up in screams

I have myself to count on
I am my own best friend
with everything that I've witnessed
I'm going to be myself until the end

I know this feeling is just temporary
no more trying to hide it
learning to appreciate myself
I'm not going to fight it

I've come to realize that I'm misunderstood
and I feel like thats ok
because with GOD'S guidance
everything is going to play out my way

where do I begin
somewhere deep down my soul
there's a long lost girl
scared out of her mind
contemplating an escape
she's confused out of this world
wishing on a star
that someone would rescue her
be the pillow she rest her head on
searching for an outlet
cold tears running down her face
her blood running fast through her veins
goosebumps all down her back
her head exploding off of her shoulders
so what does she do
where does she go
who does she turn to
why is it that she's by herself
in a silenced world
with no freedom
and no voice ..

I declare a better life
beautiful days
smiles glowing up against the sun
as we jump freely against the ocean waves

I declare more patience
to get me through my worst
and to leave the past where it belongs
because my future comes first

I declare more love
strong enough for me to face it
I must cast out this rage
that fuels into hatred

there's this young girl
whose so out of place
so much pain and destruction
that's just flashing her in the face

she's in over her head
and has no idea where to turn
ever since she was little
to better herself, she had to learn

she's stuck in an outraging world
with no one to trust
so much commotion going on inside
feels like she's about to bust

do you see her
the girl in the mirror
with her head hanging low
the tears dripping down her face
her body is shivering
it's cold in her room
her knees up to her chest
she's rocking herself back and forth
crying out loud
wondering why her
why this had to happen
on that cold previous night
with someone she would've never thought
someone who stole her soul
ripped it out her body

hey you! smile
it's a beautiful day
stay focused on the master plan
and follow your dreams as you may

love the life you live
and the closest people to you
appreciating all the good deeds
as all your wishes come true

smile for the camera
take the picture of a lifetime
all the memories that you create
that'll be passed on down the line

This is me
This is who I am
Learning to live my life
Is part of my master plan

I look at everything around me
And I think about what I've witnessed
I wonder if this is my purpose
or if this is just a test

I try so hard to maintain
But I really don't know how
I cry inside my heart
But I'm not gonna give up now

I'm ready to become my own
I'm ready to grow
I want to experience the great highs in life
Because for so long, I've been so low

I'm tired of being streesed out
I feel like I have nothing to live for
I'm not married, tied down, or have any kids
I just feel like i deserve more

I wonder what the world has to offer
I'm tired of sitting around and waiting
I want to get up and go
Theres no more time and paitience