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Jamie Lee Jan 2015
Oh, what I wouldn't give,
just to give you a piece of my life.

I would give up knowing my way,
for you to see how the sun brightens the day.
How the light can bring warmth and make everything feel okay.

I would give up my certainty in each step,
for you to see the beauty in the mountain tips.
Feeding you life like a cup of coffee, with each slow sip.

I would give up my independence,
for you to see the faces of your grandchildren for the first time.
Letting the joy spread of no longer searching for lines.

I would trade you your place in the darkness,
so you could feel the serenity of watching the world in the way I do.
Simply peering out the window, grateful for all I've got through.

I  would give up witnessing the endless possibilities still to come,
just to give you a fraction of the happiness you deserve.
To show you how things have changed from your childhood,
and the long days spent on the reserve.

My dearest grandmother,
though you may see it as a waste,
I would give the next 40 to 60 years of my sight to you,
for five minutes of witnessing you marvel at the world.
For you to look into my eyes for the first time,
and see just how much I love you.

I would give this to you,
your happiness,
if only I could.
Jamie Lee May 2014
Distinguished by endearments,
a young man is on the rise.

Exploring the lands' curves,
he peers out behind blue eyes.

Venturing along his path,
his inner light shines intensely.

Observation has revealed,
he will give to others immensely.

Noticed by many, for there are,
so few that remain.
For a new friend; Devon.
Jamie Lee Mar 2014
Tick....tick....tick.
Low clouds are scattered, amongst the mountain tops.
The patches of grey, drifting swiftly through the valley.
As the sky sweats lightly, the day carries on.


Tick...tick...tick.
Through the clear panes of glass, there is everything.
Untold stories await, to be found on hidden paths.
The secret to her life, remains undiscovered.


Tick..tick..tick.
Pondering, her thoughts fill the emptiness in the room.
Comforted by the space, although it is her mental cage.
Absently peering out, as sweat becomes tears.


Tick.Tick.Tick.
All that exists, now blurred beneath the cold weight.
Confined within her anxiety, she has finally resigned.
The facts of time untouched, as it passes slowly.


Tick!Tick!Tick!
The uncompromising stress, forces through barriers.
A voice in all, that manipulates her feelings.
Time continues to pass, while nothing happens.


TICK!! TOCK!! TICK!! TOCK!!*
Too many opportunities wasted, in a quick beat.
This heavy toll, feeds from the constant brooding.
Actions must be taken, for control of her life.
Jamie Lee Mar 2014
Where do you turn when you are lost,
and the world continues moving past you?
The faces are blurs, as colours swim around you.
Drowning in the chaos, you are alone.
Thrashed around by the current that carries you.

This sea of madness seems endless.
There is no ground on which you can catch your breath.
No sight to give you serenity.
In this dark blue, you are alone.

As strength fails you, you are at the disposal of your
weakness; flesh and muscle.
You hear only the screams of desperation,
and the cry for survival.
Knowing that soon, you will slip beneath the surface.

The sparks of life you witness around you,
are distracting only for the second.
While your heart has been warmed in that moment,
you know that hope has passed for you.

Despair seems like sunshine compared to the darkness,
that surrounds and swallows your soul.

As your weight brings you down,
you feel the weight of the world lessen.
Although the pressure increases,
while you descend further into the depths of this darkness,
and the light remains out of reach,
you can find peace in certainty.

The stress of wondering disappears.
Taking the voices with it.
The ones filling your thoughts with absurdities and nonsense,
of having a place in this world.
Of making a difference.

You know where your fate lye's;
in the depths of darkness.
Jamie Lee Mar 2014
Our fears restrain each of us,
all the while, being driven by them.
We desperately strive to overcome,
this worlds capacity for mayhem.

Without the hold of fear,
our possibilities are endless.
If we broke free of our chains,
power is what we would possess.

A power full of dangers,
with no fear of a consequence.
Filling this plagued earth,
with so little consonance.

If my fear should dissipate,
the evil inside will break free.
Destroying all that's in my life,
including the person I call me.

This pain that has been written,
in so many colours of ink.
Would be unleashed to reign,
severing my humanity, my link.

Without the fear of pain,
I could become a monster.
I could indulge in the suffering,
I could become a conqueror.


If the fear should dissipate,
the love hidden would shine.
Bringing out the happiness,
that is buried deep inside.

On the surface I pretend, I try,
to feel that innocence again.
Where everything is a wonder,
and everyone is your friend.

Without the fear of pain,
I would give my love to all.
I would make everyone happy,
I would stand up tall.


What would you do if you weren't afraid, you ask?**

I would love myself and this world. I would make this world a place that everyone wanted to be in. I would be the strength that so many lack, and the voice that has been taken from so many.
My intentions were to write a happier poem about overcoming what we are afraid of, and well, it seems that I am feeling dark today, sorry.
Jamie Lee Mar 2014
I repeatedly imagine,
the day we meet again.
Will I approach you as foe,
or as an old friend?

I am still hurt by you,
yet a part of me doesn't care.
With time I understand,
of past reality, I am aware.

We were full of lust,
it was nothing more.
Our passion was strong,
of that I'm sure.

In my thoughts, I am clear,
it is not you that I desire.
I only wish to feel alive,
from the heat of that fire.
WRITTEN FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Jamie Lee Jan 2014
Each time I see it,
I can't help but wonder,
How long I will continue,
To hold this deep under.

I fear it may slip out,
Resulting in a fight again,
I try to overcome this;
My distrust of all men.

But every time I check,
Seeing her name once more,
My heart breaks further,
Making way to the core.

Flooded by painful thoughts,
I am asking, why her?
You have moved on in life,
but your heart seems unsure.

She was your longest love,
So much time you spent,
Things changed in your life,
And with that, your love went.

Though it didn't work,
Your heart still questions,
Or at least I feel it,
But dare not mention.

You would give blame to me,
Saying that I am insecure,
Although I certainly am,
It can't be me, of this I'm sure.

You won't ever admit to me,
That you still think of her,
My life is filled with ruin,
Everything has become obscure.

I push onward regardless,
hoping it's just a phase,
All the while trapped here,
In this awful mental maze.

I pray I am wrong;
you look because your curious,
But am I lying to myself,
Slowly becoming delirious?
WRITTEN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2013.  Just forgot to post it to this site...
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