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She entered this world in a hectic place.
But when they called her name she always put a smile on her face.
She moved around from place to place,
never really having her own space,
but when you called out for her,
you always received a warm embrace.
Once settled down having a place called home.
The little girl's smiles soon became frowns.
Childhood innocence was becoming tainted
through the troublesome place,
all she wished was to erase it.
Pain and fear lingered as daily routine.
And even then, the little girl would smile.
Praying every night for a better brighter tomorrow,
befriending an imaginary friend to numb the fear,
of whatever punishment that soon would be near.
Tears flowed in endless amounts.
Wishing one day this will all turn around.
And even then, through her endless amount of pain and sorrow.
That Little Girl still kept her beautiful smile,
for her better tomorrow.
:)
I hope you become happy
Even make it yourself
Either from love or faith
Maybe friendship as well
No one can do it for you
People can't force it on you
It's something that's built
You have to work for it
If you don't
Then it's obviously not important enough for you
It can't be taught
And there's not a "How To" book on it
No.
You have to want it
You have to push through the bad times
Giving up isn't an option
Even if you think it is
But I don't think that's the case
Most people want happiness
And I hope you find yours
 Nov 2013 autumn colours
Caty
I have so much to learn
Yet so little to share with the world

Therefore,
As I type and retype these words,
I question the direction- as well as motive

When the sun peers through the mustered drapes
My heart collapses, and my body once more refuses to rise

If past is any indication of the future
Then I'm in for hell

Pain is exponential
And so are the years that flutter continually by

The life I once had dreamed of
I now must  ordeal

My home is under the covers of a weathered blanket
-the sound of classical bellowing from a table, not far yonder

And as I work and wonder at the world
I count down the days to an inconceivable  dream

Let me share with you something; ever so true
No emotional pain surpasses that of someone who dwells utterly alone

We are social creatures
And without a friend or family member worthy of mention in the world,
It is a struggle within itself to be alive

May it be then,  that my prayers for a relative happiness be answered
and that with you, the deep peace of fallen dreams be ignited by the flames of love
I have no words to write
My pen pulls like the ocean
Revealing how I feel
Like writing in the sand

What I would tell you
Things you should know
Things I don't know how to say

I wish you could know
I wish I could tell
More than my words could ever show

But I'll give you my pen
And maybe - - just maybe
Your words could speak to mine

Even if they lack that echoing call
I would still hope
That you could hear
And understand

But I have no words to write
And my pen pulls like the ocean
It reveals the words to tell how I feel,
But takes them all back, like writing in the sand.
 Nov 2013 autumn colours
brooke
I've been trying to
tell you there's a difference
there's a difference, i promise
there's a difference
unconditional still meant
the same thing don't listen
to all the popular phrases
(c) Brooke Otto
 Nov 2013 autumn colours
brooke
I'm sorry I stopped talking to you for eight months
but If I had stayed longer I would have become the
type of person I never wanted to be, because back
then i was so malleable despite what you may have
seen otherwise. I am stronger now and i know that
is no excuse, just plain, solid, light-as-day fact, may-
be you wouldn't have done it the same way but we
all do what makes sense to us.
(c) Brooke Otto 2013

I'm not sorry for wanting to know who i am, though.
 Nov 2013 autumn colours
brooke
i remember
all your scars
even the ones
on the inside
the ones you
tried to hide
(c) Brooke Otto 2013

i've been avoiding this poem.
 Nov 2013 autumn colours
brooke
there is something
moving about being
replaced by flowers.
(c) Brooke Otto 2013
 Nov 2013 autumn colours
marïama
sometimes I feel kind of low
alone..
something in my mind
I need to take back control
they can't comprehend
or even come close to understanding me
maybe if i was boring they would love me
maybe if i was simple in the mind everything would be fine
everything redefined
in the heart and soul of a mastermind
body shaped like a muse for fine art
don't fall apart
sometimes I feel kind of low
alone..
in this battle for the freedom of my soul
maybe I shouldve let go long ago
maybe I shouldve give in
swallowed the bottle
cutt a little deeper
felt the rush of pain
for those who don't understand
for those who don't relate
and for those who think I'm crazy
there's a fine line between genius and insanity.
I have erased this line.
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