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 Jun 2014 Teressia
Shaded Lamp
It is better to be lost
on an adventure
Than to know every detail
of where you have always been
Far greater the life
dappled with folly and success
than a personal career
safely sat aside in the shade
You, yes you are here for but an instant
Pick yourself up, dust yourself down
Life is too short for self pity and such
Yesterday was only a lesson
Today, well, today is real
Today you will take control
Today you will set yourself free
from the chains of self torment
Right here, right now!
Life will taste good from this moment
I can achieve because I believe
Nothing is real but me
Right here, right now!
Change!
Time to kick myself up the ***.
 Jun 2014 Teressia
Chloe
Do not look at me and say,
“Goodbye.”
As our bodies pass and go
through the transparency of space.
The hushing scrape of concrete
rests in such parting words.
weighing me down with doubt.
“Goodbye.”
It sounds so final
like the last exhalation in life,
or the flutter of a paper heart
mimicking a white flag.
“Goodbye.”
It’s reminiscent of loss.
 Jun 2014 Teressia
Ashtyn Burk
3 a.m
 Jun 2014 Teressia
Ashtyn Burk
It's 3 a.m, she's wide awake,
Everyone else is dead asleep.
In tears,
She tries to find someone to talk to.
None of her friends care..
The guy she likes isn't answering.
There's no one left.
So she sits in her room,
Drowning in her own tears.
She finds herself with a bottle of pills,
Takes one, two, four, twenty, fourty-seven, eighty-six..
In the morning everyone checks their phones,
She said good-bye to everyone over text,
But left a note for the only one who helped her.
No one could figure out why she took her life..
But the one who always helped her knew why.
{a.t.b}
R.i.p Valerie..
 Jun 2014 Teressia
Micaiah
The lights, the fashion, the fame,
Don’t forget or else you’ll be tamed.
Some could be clever,
Some could be jokers.
Just do these steps on your own;
First step: just stay in your bone.

Remove your mask when the masquerade’s finished.
Don’t be afraid,  fake a smile.
Stay strong, just like a tile.
Put your mask on again when the masquerade’s back.

They say it’s a place where you meet new people,
But it’s also a place where you get your education.
You’re always made fun of in your class’s poll.
You know you’re still a loser even though you won.

Can someone give me the definition of “friend” ?
Spell it and you’ll notice it ends with the word “end”.
They tend to forgot: action speaks louder than words;
Broken promises hurt like hundreds of swords.

I tried to tell you some of my secrets,
Thought we were friends so I had trust in you.
Sometimes you make me smile when my world’s blue,
But you treated me like one of your pets.

You’re not alone so stop being selfish.
Each hungry person would desire a wish.
I didn’t choose my place where I am today,
If I had a wish I’d give them a new day.

Better watch out for unexpected things.
Slow down, don’t take a risk, drive carefully.
If ever you fall, use and spread your wings.
You’re no silly, she is just a bully.

You’re afraid of them ‘coz you have Androphobia.
Whenever you see them, you first panic then cry.
Don’t wanna be laughed at, don’t know why.
You’re an unlucky charm, stay away Gelotophobia.

Now you find it hard to trust new people.
It’s hard but self-harm ain’t a solution.
Remember your dreams since you were born ?
Enjoy life while you’re free and do it all.
Everyday, everything is similar.
I can see the same even though they’re  far.
I’ve always asked: If seasons change,
Why can’t society do the same ?
 Jun 2014 Teressia
circus clown
you told me once that i am
a dead body on a puppet string
and i'm still not sure
what you meant by it
but i kept those words
stuck them in between
each of my ribs and i
will be embalmed with them
long before you realize
they were ever missing
 Jun 2014 Teressia
Micaiah
Do I have to be selfish
And hide the truth
To achieve everything

Do I have to be a thief
And steal one's right of knowing things
To manipulate everything

Do I have to be egocentric
And forget about others
To be happy alone

To yawp is to scream
To scream is to feel relieved

Am I relieved
Or do I look relieved

To be or not to be
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