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264 · Apr 2018
Broken
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Sometimes

I feel
We all feel
A little

BROKEN....
264 · Jan 2019
10 minutes of Fame
Ashly Kocher Jan 2019
10 minutes of fame
On national television
Can’t be beat
But boy, did we feel the heat
My husband and I were on the show Gordan Ramsey 24 hours to hell and back that aired last night. It was filmed in the town I live. It was a crazy, insane experience. 10 mins of fame was nice! Lol
264 · Apr 2019
Liquid Strength
Ashly Kocher Apr 2019
Liquid strength running through my veins
Releasing the hurt, draining the pain
One droplet  at a time
Before you know it
All will be fine
Rejuvenation
Being saved
Restarting
Life
With
Me
264 · Nov 2017
With You
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
The stars in my eyes
     Shine so bright
         Knowing that I have you
              Always by my side

The world doesn’t exist
        When I’m in your arms
I’m under a magical spell
        Since all my dreams came true
             With            
                  YOU
264 · Apr 2018
Why Me, Why Us?
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
One night stand
Night after marriage
First time
Wild child
Unprotected one time
Not even trying.....
Equals= pregnant

8 years
Hoping and praying
Trying to hard
Never happening
Why me?
Why us?
Will it ever?
What’s wrong with us?
Upsetting, depressed, hurt, annoyed....

Being surrounded and constantly seeing or hearing throughout the world
“We’re pregnant “
Faking a smile even though your heart hurts
I try to be happy but always come back to “why me”
“Why not us?”

Glimmer of hope I still hold on too but losing grip of the hope I have...
263 · Oct 2018
Well runs Dry
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
Why some days do words flood my brain and I write endless poems
Other days the well runs dry and I can not form a single word or phrase...
263 · Dec 2017
Two Types of People
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
In this world

There are two types of people that surround us

The ones who tell the real story
                    And
The ones who embellish it to make themselves look like the hero

Be true
     Be yourself
               Be real
                     Be YOU
Ashly Kocher Jan 2019
Do you wanna build a fire
Come on and let’s get warm
My hands are cold
My feet are cold
And I’m frozen to the core
Come on let’s huddle closer
Warm me up
Please can you tell me why?
Why is it so cold
It shouldn’t be this cold
Go away winter
Florida here we come
262 · Mar 2018
Restarting Our Lives
Ashly Kocher Mar 2018
My heart drops deep down in my stomach
I hear the news and I collapse
The damage is done and there's no turning back
But now our lives are on the right track
We embark on a new journey and restart our lives
All things so precious went right before our eyes
We build a new staircase and walk to the top
We all have eachother so nothing much was lost.
Since I’m almost at one year on this site, I wanted to repost one of my very first poems I posted here and one of the first poems I have written since high school. This holds a special place in my heart since my childhood home was destroyed almoat 6 years ago. Hope y’all enjoy.
262 · Apr 2017
Unreal
Ashly Kocher Apr 2017
The sky is blue
The grass is green
Everything in the middle is so unreal to see...
261 · Oct 2017
Still Photograph
Ashly Kocher Oct 2017
A still photograph is that one tangible piece I have left of you
The last puzzle piece of your living story here  on earth
Even though you left us
Your always in our hearts
As I hold this still photograph in memory of you
I will always love you
Dad....
261 · Apr 2018
Break the Wall
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Breaking down the walls
Can be very hard....

If you break it down
Brick by brick

You have made progress
That many people will see

It takes times
To release the demons

Make the wall
Come crashing down

But if you let us
Into your hearts

Then the true
                         YOU
                                  Will be found....
Most of us have a wall that we build around us through the years. Try to make the wall come crumbling down to unveil the true you.
261 · May 2018
Puddle of Dreams
Ashly Kocher May 2018
I’m breaking down like a melting sculpture
What is left to be seen
Is your reflection in the puddle of my dreams
261 · May 2018
Hiding the Pain
Ashly Kocher May 2018
I smile and laugh because I am happy
     (Or am I just hiding the pain)
Covering my insecurities
      ( smiling and laughing away)
Look into my big blue eyes
      ( the whole story is deep inside)
Being a confident woman
      (The real me is hiding away)
             ( hurting with no self confidence)
                (Escaping the pain through my smile and laughter)
            Just over here trying to get through my day
260 · Jan 2021
Complete Broken
Ashly Kocher Jan 2021
The day that broke me was the day that half completed me
260 · Mar 2018
If I can’t...
Ashly Kocher Mar 2018
I was never told “I can’t”
But I never want to hear those words

If I can’t have a baby with you
Then I don’t want a baby at all

I have you and that’s not important to me
A baby would be a blessing
To start a family

It’s not the end of the world
I still carry hope

But if I can’t have a baby with you
I don’t want a baby at all...
I was never told I can’t but hasn’t happened in 8 years.. still carry the possibility but I choose you over anything else
260 · Feb 2022
Can’t Breath
Ashly Kocher Feb 2022
I hate that I
can not breath
when you are around
But, ****,
you take my breath
away
260 · Apr 2019
Dark and Dreary Day
Ashly Kocher Apr 2019
A cold
Dark
Dreary
Day
Makes for rain
Along the way
Some scattered snow
Freezing rain
Fog filled skies
Trapped tight
Like a ball and chain
Will this weather ever give way
Allowing the sun and warmth
Coming soon one day
Raw and chilly
Cold and dark
Summer where are you
Get lost winter, I am done!
259 · May 2019
It’ll Be Alright
Ashly Kocher May 2019
Take my hand it’ll be alright
As the raindrops fall from the sky
The moons rays will guide our way
Letting us land safely the end of the day
259 · Apr 2021
Ignite your Flame
Ashly Kocher Apr 2021
To walk upon the rocky road
To dim your own flame
Rise up from the ashes you made
Letting your soul ignite and spark
Allowing you to see the paved way
Guiding you to be empowered each and everyday...
258 · Dec 2020
Fly
Ashly Kocher Dec 2020
Fly
I stand here
On my own
Spreading my wings
Yet scared to fly
258 · Nov 2017
Fraction
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
1
-       Of you
2
           +

     1
     -       Of me
     2

        =

     One of US....

         We are all just a fraction of love
258 · May 2021
Moment in Time
Ashly Kocher May 2021
Capturing the moment
Freezing that moment in time
Is time well spent for the future ride of past memories of your lifetime
258 · Dec 2018
Fog filled streets
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
Dark skies
Fog filled streets
Deer running amuck
Warm air
Rivers flowing deep
Rain sprinkling from high above
Close your eyes
Relax
Falling fast asleep
258 · Jun 2017
Not so Father's Day
Ashly Kocher Jun 2017
I'm sorry I couldn't make you a father
I guess that wasn't in Gods plan for us
I want nothing more then to have a family with you
Trying so hard but our dream doesn't come true
I know you would be an amazing dad
But no matter what I am so happy I have you
In my life
Always and forever
And maybe someday
Our dreams will come true
Been married over 7 years and still haven't been able to get pregnant. I carry that guilt everyday that I couldn't make my husband a father. It's very tough holding on to guilt.
258 · Apr 2018
SPACE
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Fill in all the available space
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      With your love for all
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
11 word so powerful and strong
257 · Oct 2018
Thank you All!!!!
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
I am so humbled and overjoyed
That one of my poems is trending as a daily
This is the first time it’s happened to me and to see and hear all the love from all of you is heart warming.
I can’t thank y’all enough for your continued support and all the love you have shown me!
Thank you!
257 · Nov 2018
Fall
Ashly Kocher Nov 2018
Leaves slowly changing colors
Gliding down with the wind
Piling up onto the ground
Beautiful backdrop
Nature creates
For us to see
And enjoy
Fall
Tried something new. Pyramid writing.
257 · Jan 2018
YOU
Ashly Kocher Jan 2018
YOU
Cue the music
Dim the lights
Palms sweating
Getting stage freight
Stomach in knots
Heart is pounding
Stepping on stage
Feeling the rage
Spotlights blinding

Sold out crowd
Only one I see
         YOU
Standing up
So proud
Even in a sold out crowd
I mange to find you
Always supporting
Cheering out loud

I dance through music
My passion for it
I dance for you

I come to the end
Strike my pose
The crowd applauds
But I only see
       YOU

Lights dim
I exit the stage
Tomorrow is another chance
I get to express
This feeling of love
Through dance for you
In a beautiful simplistic way
I used to be s dancer and my husband was always there to support me ( before we were together) I can’t thank him enough for always pushing me to be the best dancer I could be.
256 · Oct 2018
Struggle with this Pain
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
The pain in which I struggle with
Is the pain that so many do
But no one talks about this pain
Since this pain is...
Not being able to carry you...
No words to say
Nothing to feel
You become numb with sadness
For this pain is real
Because there’s nothing you can do...
Disbelief that this could happen to you
All you ever wanted was to be able to
                                                    Carry you....
I know I’ve written about this before... but this is what I and I know a lot of people deal with. Not being able to become pregnant and carry a child. It’s heartbreaking and not many people like to talk about it, including me. It breaks my heart and chokes me up. I know deep down there’s a reason why but the reason of not knowing just eats me up inside. We all need to lean on each other and help one another through, lift your heads high, we are all here to help you.
256 · Nov 2017
Your Never Ending Story
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Your never ending story
Will continue to grow
With lyrics of your songs
For all the world to know

A storybook ending
To thy owns self
Is really never ending
If your just imagine yourself

Being lost in the moment
Captivating your truest story
Throwing out the doubt
Troubles will subside
Fears will pan out.....

This is YOUR story
For all to read
The never ending writing
For all to step into your life and see
256 · Nov 2017
Old Times
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
1900’s poet/writer: Pen to paper when thoughts would arise

2000’s poet/writer: Typing on computer or cell phone app when thoughts would arise

My how the times have changed
Technology has been a constant force of how
      We the people see the world
         Take a step back into time
               Put a pen to paper
         Just like in the Old Times...
255 · Dec 2018
I’m done, goodbye
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
I think I’m done writing....

Or at least taking a break....

Not quite sure yet....

Happy Holidays if I’m not back before then....

Goodbye for now...
255 · Sep 2018
Hopeful
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
Feeling so helpless
Yet being so hopeful
255 · Apr 2018
Count your Blessings
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Count your blessing and all you have
Love one another and have their back
One simple phone call to hear your voice
Brought tears to my eyes and love in my heart
To hear your voice and know your okay
Made me feel special in every way
I will always support you and be there for you
Friends stay together since we've know each other since preschool
Stay strong and keep your chin held high
I will never walk away and just say goodbye
One day soon we will get together and may cry
But you are my friend and I will always love you big guy....
I wrote this a year ago for a friend is unfortunately is doing time for a dumb mistake   I’ve known him a long time and support him when others have turned their backs.
255 · Jul 2017
Mood
Ashly Kocher Jul 2017
Someone else's ****** mood
Won't bring me down
Smile and be happy
For the day had just begun
Change your mood
Love the day
Take a step back
Be grateful for you are alive
255 · Jun 2022
Timeless
Ashly Kocher Jun 2022
Timeless moments transforms into timeless memories woven into puzzle pieces left in our hearts
255 · Apr 2018
Life is like an airport
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Life is like a busy airport
           Friends come and go
Life has delays or cancellations
          You leave your baggage behind
                ALWAYS
Sit and wait for a fantasy destination
                
                     In the end
You will SOAR high in the sky
                Even if it wasn’t in the expected flight of passage...
254 · Jan 2018
Skin Deep
Ashly Kocher Jan 2018
Covering your imperfections
Doesn’t erase them
We all have issues
Don’t follow the trend

Be yourself
Go “uncovered “
Embrace your flaws
Where the true beauty lies
On the inside of you
            Beauty is skin deep
254 · Jan 2022
A Good Cry
Ashly Kocher Jan 2022
Ever just wanna cry
Having tears fall from your eyes
No explanation on why
But, just to sit in a dark room and cry

Catching emotions in the palms of your hands
Dripping like a leaking faucet
Falling through the broken cracks in your fingers
Collecting like a puddle after a hard nights storm

Ever just wanna cry
Having tears fall from your eyes
No explanation on why
But, just to sit in a dark room and cry

Sometimes, you just need a really good cry
With absolutely no explanation on why….
254 · Nov 2018
One Sparkler
Ashly Kocher Nov 2018
One sparkler
Brings so much joy
Light it up
Hear the roar
Only last for less then a minute
Throwing off so many colors
Feeling the heat within it
It’s the little things
That bring us a joy
Even for a short time
Forever more
Expect less
Capture more
Full of color
Watching it soar
Flashes of lights
Going fast
Watch it burn
Oh I wish it would last
Embracing the innocence
Of purely you
          One sparkler
              Brings so much joy from me to you
253 · Aug 2022
Story from the Clouds
Ashly Kocher Aug 2022
Turn your world upside down
Step into your dreams
Walking through the puffy white clouds
Here’s the story you wrote for me

“ Heaven is far, but I am not, always watching over you, protecting you on the spot. Every day and every night I pray for you and love you so much. Don’t ever be scared, for I am there, every step you take. I miss you more with each passing day but the view from up here is magical in every way, especially since I get to watch over you all the time, I love you always my precious family of mine”
253 · Jun 2019
Can’t believe your gone
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I still can’t believe your gone
I don’t want to believe your gone
This can’t be happening
This can’t happen to you
This is a rough one...
I’m not sure I’m strong enough to say
Goodbye to you (for now)
Rip Larry
253 · Jul 2019
Company
Ashly Kocher Jul 2019
I sit on the patio
Alone as can be
Wishing you were here
Keeping each other company
Only miles apart
Separate us
But our connections
Are always in our hearts
My sister-in-law went back to Florida after we said our Final goodbye to her husband and my brother-in-law. It’s been an emotional weekend.
253 · Mar 2018
Beauty
Ashly Kocher Mar 2018
Just because the picture lacks in color

Doesn’t mean it lacks the beauty
252 · Apr 15
In the Air
Ashly Kocher Apr 15
There is something in the air
Filtering the light
Disrupting the waters of time
Yet, grounding our energy
One crashing wave
At a time
In a moment of calmness
Gravity takes hold
Defying the odds
Allowing us to just let go
Feeling free
Breathing right
Lifting away our troubles
Taking them out of sight..
252 · Nov 2017
Trust Yourself
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Trust comes from within yourself
      Change your outlook on your life
           Scope out the positive from the world around you
           Everyday is a new beginning of the journey ahead...
252 · Apr 2018
Ferris Wheel
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Life is like a Ferris wheel
Sometimes your up
Sometimes your down
Sometimes you want to get off
Put your feet on the ground
Other times it spins so fast
As you keep going round and round
Sometimes fun
Sometimes not
But look at it from the top
You’ll see a different perspective
Happy or not...
252 · Apr 2019
Dream
Ashly Kocher Apr 2019
It’s starts with a dream....
...ends in reality...
252 · Aug 2020
Ocean Eyes
Ashly Kocher Aug 2020
Ocean waves in your eyes
Crying begins at high tide
Tears are crashing
Emotions high
In your crystal
Ocean eyes
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