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Hanna Elizabeth Mar 2014
Sometimes we get so busy, trying to find ourselves,
all we do is look inward.
Sometimes we get so busy, looking inside ourselves,
we forget how to look out and observe.
Sometimes we completely lose track of our surroundings,
we stand with arms open, the world in constant motion.
Sometimes it's okay to not say a word, be completely silent,
we fade into the furthest background.
Only then can we start to slow down, enter back into reality,
all we have to do is find where we are.
Sometimes we don't like where we are, it's frustrating and inhibits us,
we forget how to look for inspiration.
Sometimes all we do is think about money, how it never comes,
we sit with palms open, waiting for it to appear.
Sometimes all we do is think about fame, all that it would change,
when we must already be famous to someone.
Forever we must remember who we are, listen to that voice,
let it get all fired up and tell us what we need.
Forever we have to look out at the world, no matter how long we've been here,
we remember there is always something beautiful to be found.
For the rest of whatever we have to, no matter how little time,
take a moment to let it all be still.
Sometimes in that quiet moment, when we have found ourselves,
all we can do is be content.
Hanna Elizabeth Feb 2014
I always think of you before I sleep.

The words you said,
the way you looked.
The things we laughed to and
the ones that made us cry.
The moments of chaos,
the hours of silence-
the still between every breath.

I'll think of you before I sleep.

Pull down your side,
Let you stumble in.
The warmth of your skin and
the way you always said "goodnight".
Run my hand where it's cold now,
embrace this silence-
The still between my breaths.

I'll dream of you when I sleep.

Close my eyes,
Imagine you're here.
The words you said,
The way you looked.
You're not here now,
But it's all about you-
It's always been about you.
Hanna Elizabeth Mar 2012
Wouldnt it be nice
To spin in circles,
Laugh again
From the bottom of our bellies,
A full and wholesome thing
That catches us,
Makes us find our center
Before we fall to the ground.

Wouldn't it be nice
To have no cares in your world,
Breathe again
Without fear of what the next
Breath will bring,
Seems like now it's all we do,
Reality strikes at us
Before we fall on our face.

Wouldn't it be nice
To believe in something bigger,
Have faith again
From the bottom of our hearts,
A full and wholesome thing
That catches us,
Makes us find our center
Before we fall to our knees.
Hanna Elizabeth Aug 2011
Look at you, all covered in skin.
From head to toe, letting nobody in.
You think you're smart, well I am too
You're not that good, you don't have me fooled.
You see, behind all that muscle
And bone that helps you stand,
I see something bigger, a stronger,
Bolder man.
And with every breath, you breathe me in deep
But still will refuse that its with me that you sleep.
Behind all that pride,
And selfishness to boot,
I've got something better, stronger it seems.
I've got your love,
And I've got its deep roots.
Hanna Elizabeth Aug 2011
You can't make me write,
It won't help you know,
The things that are in my sight,
That things that won't let go.
I'll tell you all day long,
In the hopes that you may see,
You have always been wrong,
And you have left me,
alone with me.
Hanna Elizabeth Jul 2011
A fiery breath is gone into the cold,
And I stop to think,
This could never grow old.
His touch is laced with perfect bliss,
A kiss, a smile,
I could get used to this.
I hold his hand, I hold on tight,
Nothing, no nothing,
Could ruin this night.
But here they come, its an army they've formed,
No kiss, no smile,
Could stop this storm.
The letters we send have to be enough,
And when they day comes,
It will be enough.
The passion in a lovers heart,
Grows warmer and warmer
When its torn apart.
So we'll sing loud proud and true,
When all these storms,
Lead me back to you.
The love I shared with this young man is one I cannot compare to anything else.
The love my mother has for me has never been questioned.
The love my father has for me has never been questioned.
However it is these people who should see the beauty in this love who have torn it into a million pieces.
Someday I'll forgive, but I promise I won't ever forget.
Love is powerful and takes time.
I'm young, I'm brave...I guess I'll just have to take mine.
Hanna Elizabeth Jul 2011
Every step you take gets you somwhere,
Every breath could be your last,
So why, why in the world
Are we so afraid,
To step outside and breathe in deep?
I'm guilty of it, I've lived
Afraid and with regret.
It may come again, but
remember, bad things happen to even
The best people.
Those good people don't always
Get what they deserve.
But I hope it never stops them, from doing
What makes them happy.
We all would hope to be the exception,
When we are only rules.
Rules made to be bent, twisted,
Broken into a million pieces.
Be proud, be determined.
Please, I'm begging you...

Be fearless.
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