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Lucy Feb 2017
Every rose dies
Because all beautiful things come to an end
Either destroyed by the natural fires of the earth
Or by the wrath of humans of the dirt
With every birth
There is a death
As with every rose
There is a story
A story told by those with fairytale lovers
Or those with broken promises
Hidden by ice cream and watery storms
Romance movies and sad songs
But that's just one story
Packed in one rose petal
Because with every rose, there's a different story
And with every story
There was once a boy who said sorry
Or a girl who said please forgive me
So you closed your eyes and nodded
After all, you could see the beauty in the roses
So why not let the bad thoughts
Slip right through our noses
Lucy Apr 2016
I’ve grown and I’ve learned
That high school isn’t a place for adults
Adults who’ve formed the ideology that if you’re harmed
It’s all your fault because you should’ve been armed

Adults who think the only way to defeat your demons
Is to drown them
Yeah, what a treatment

Because when you’re being called names
****, *****, ugly
And all those words dig deep into your veins
They don’t understand that all those words
Mocking you, hurting you, challenging you  
Are simply chains that wrap around your body refusing to let go

If nobody will say it then I will

We’re all cowards!
We preach safety, love and kindness
When all we do is go backwards and downwards
Into the graves we dig ourselves!
The truth is we all need guidance.

We judge **** victims down to the core
Because she must’ve wanted it, right?
Because while she was screaming for air
In the very hour she was suffering
We all cheered and refused to hear

Because we weren’t there.
Because we weren’t her!

While he was screaming help
That he’d taken one too many pills
And was on the verge of dying
What did we say?
Take more!
Because we thought he was only whining.
We thought he was only playing.

I’ve experienced pain
Don’t you dare tell me to get over it.
Please don’t add another chain.

I’m tired of this thing called bullying
That if it happens to you, just say no
Whoa. What a great idea.
Because while I’m being kicked and beaten
My hero is the word no

But wouldn’t that give my demon a reason
To keep the pain going
Because while I’m bleeding
You tell me they’re only teasing.

But It’s okay because I can take it
At least that’s what I’ve been told

It’s okay because I asked for it
At least that’s what I’ve been sold  

We’ve been told that when boys are mean to you
They like you.
We’ve been judged for our femininity
In the sakes of boys who can’t grasp the idea that our bodies
Are not an invitation for their disgusting masculinity

Constantly we’re told by adults that boys will be boys
And there’s nothing we can do about it
Because all we are to them are toys.
And if we make a noise
We’re being prudes
Because boys will be boys.

I’ve grown and I've learned that high school isn’t a place for adults
Because their solution is to ignore until there’s nothing more to ignore
And they continue to pass down this ideology
That your pain should be hidden
Because nobody cares  about the victim

We live in a world where we’d rather call out people’s faults than our own
Because it’s a lot easier than realizing that we’re all broken down and weak
Because no matter how loud we moan at the words thrown at us
No matter how big the rivers are becoming on our cheeks
“Deal with it,” they say
Because someone else has it worst
But maybe their best is my worst and my worst is their best

Maybe that boy you watched getting bullied wanted to stand up and say
Stop and no and all the other words you’ve drilled into him for centuries
Or maybe he’s scared that they’re right about him being gay
About him being himself.
But hey, it’s okay.
Because we’ve been told that we’re not human
Unless we’re straight, White or meet the standards of beauty

I won’t apologize if my words make you mad
Because if you’re angry at the truth
Then I’m doing my duty.
And nothing makes me more glad.

I’ve grown and I’ve learned that adults
Don’t know how bad it gets
Until there’s nothing more to get

That you’re supposed to fake it
Until there’s nothing more to fake

I’ve grown and I’ve learned that the only thing worse than death
Is life itself
That nobody cares until your last breath

And no matter how much pain I feel
I should smile through it
Because I’ve been told to deal with it

Because unless I’ve been hit by a train
My pain should remain only in my brain
It took me a very long time to even think about doing this poem. All the poems I write are meant to make people aware of the issues still going on in the world, or to boost someone's self confidence. However, I needed a different kind of motivation for this poem and I'm happy that motivation came along because I'm so very proud of this.
Lucy Apr 2016
I know you’ve been told that you’re not pretty
That your hair is too short
And you’re not witty
Your nose is too wide
And you smile too much
But above all, you rose

I know they say your eyes are too plain
And you have a round face with big ol’ lips
But pretty girl, those are all lies

I know they say your skin is too dark
And that you try too hard
But what a bore it is to be anyone but you

I’m here to say
Your beauty is greater than the nile
And there’s no mile left to go
You’ll reach your final journey
And when you do, Pretty girl
I promise you’ll never be lonely

They may curse your name
And hate on you
But I believe you can handle the worse
Because while your enemies hate
And your lover cheats
That doesn’t determine your fate
And when you think there’s nothing more you can take
You will recover

I know you’ve been told you don’t matter
And no one will miss you when you’re gone
And that you’re not smart enough
Or nobody likes you
Which may have made your heart race
But above all, you rose

And Pretty girl?
Your nose is perfect
Your smile is beautiful
And you will be picked first

Pretty girl, you’re more witty
Than the entire city
And your eyes hold history in them
Don’t listen to that liar

Pretty girl, your face is wonderful
Your lips are fantastic
And nobody can take your place
There’s simply no race
No arguments?
I think I rest my case

Pretty girl, your skin is alluring
And your confidence is not a sin
And the way the sun dances on your skin
And makes you glow
Simply makes everything flow

Why would you want to be anybody else?
You’re already a shining star
And a key that opens any lock
Don’t mind those who mock
There’s nobody more special than you
Oh, how I wished you believed it true

Pretty girl, you’ve already won  
So flaunt your pretty self
And leave your haters feeling sore
And begging for more

Don’t you see, pretty girl?
Those liars tried
So here’s a toast
For all your troubles
Because above all, you rose.
Lucy Mar 2017
I’m a good girl
They say

I do my homework and floss my teeth
I say my prayers and mind my manners
To them, mistakes aren’t part of the package

Crying is a weakness
Anger is a default
Perfection is mandatory
There are no excuses
Blame natural selection

I’m a good girl
They say

A perfect one in fact
I eat my vegetables
I obey my parents
I suppose it’s only sensible

I’m a good girl
They say

Compassion, respect, and intelligence
Everything made of sugar and spice
Came with the package
And there is no bargain price

No you can’t roll the dice
There is no such thing
Unfortunately it’s a sacrifice

But do you think I can tell them
It’s been killing me to say
I’m scared of the outcome

But I believe this package was delivered
To the wrong address
Lucy Oct 2017
Before you came and rescued me from self-destruction
I was once confused and naive
Believing lies and making up truths, all examples of make-believe
I was desperate to feel something other than betrayal
Desperate to fall in love, and to create my happiness
When things fell apart, I convinced myself I was blameful
When oceans formed on my cheeks that night, I realized his ungratefulness
I had given so much of me
So much time had past
So many secrets buried in our hearts
Yet I was the one who felt empty
Watching him with all his sweethearts
Leading me on with empty promises and fake joy
How could my heart be this damaged by this boy
Suddenly everything else made sense
Like puzzle pieces coming together
His true colors came to light and revealed all the nonsense
Finally, I blamed myself the most.
Ignoring red flags and making up excuses
Convincing myself he was perfect to my friends
Even though I felt bruises in my heart
I was smarter than this
I thought I was falling in love
Really, I was just falling.
I'm so grateful to be with someone who never makes me doubt myself. I'm grateful to be with someone who constantly makes me smile and laugh. Everyone deserves someone like that.
Lucy Nov 2018
There's so many reasons for why not to smile
First, there's a man out there with no home
His world is quiet-colored and filled with trials.
Second, there's women with no freedom
Filling the roles as victims of delight.
There's spirits filled with pride
Greeted by hatred and tyrant crocodiles.
There's men with broken and quiet feelings,
That society has convinced us are good dealings.
Third, there's millionaires with so much money
But not enough to buy them happiness.
Now if you listen closely
Closely enough.
I'll tell you what you need to know about
Smiling.
I saw a lonely girl once, contemplating her existence.
I saw her standing there, aware of the load she bears.
Her eyes were weary and bright.
She looked down with the intention to cry.
I am I,
Lost as a light during the night.
I am I,
Who was blessed with a smile that could convince you of anything.
Smile.
Because nothing is perfect, and that's perfectly okay.
Lucy Apr 2016
I love the looks you give me
That nobody seems to see

I love your beautiful smile
That stretch further than the nile

I love the smell of your cologne
That makes your presence known

I love your enthusiasm
And even your stupid sarcasm

But I do not love you
I simply can’t

Because who knows how you’d act
If only you knew
Lucy Apr 2016
I had a dream
That life was joyful and free

One minute has passed
And I’m still in glee

No one should fear life
No one should fear death

There’s no time for this or that
Please just take a deep breath

Life will never be perfect
Nor will it be fair

But for all the perfect times
It all makes you aware

That life is precious
You're an essential part to this world.
Lucy May 2016
Hi!
I’m pretty
Imperfect
I’m the chipped teacup
The blemishes on your face that never truly disappear
I’m the Breakup
You always remember  
You see
I’m the darkness right before a storm
On that cold, cold December
I’m the broken window during the month of March
The cold air that still creeps under your skin
Even though you’ve hugged yourself with layers of clothes
I’m the pain you feel within
I’m the gap in your teeth
The one you swear ruins your smile
And that’s why you never smile, you see
Because you swear it gives you anxiety once in awhile
I’m imperfect, you see
I’m like the earth
Damaged and full of holes, and hills that go up and down
But you see
I can change myself
I can be anything you want me to be
I can wear different clothes
I can change the style of my hair
I know I have an imperfect nose
Five thousand dollars is a small price to pay
For your definition of beauty
If only it’ll make you stay
That’s everything I hope I never say
As I steal glances of myself in mirrors
As I see all the imperfections in my face
You’ve called out every since you learned the word hate
Hi!
I’m a ****
At least that’s what you’ve heard
It makes me wonder if you have a brain in there
Or just a peanut
Because you allow other people to define me
Unfortunately for you
I’ve been raised ever since birth
That I should never apologize for being myself
And nobody can redefine my worth
You see
I refuse to hate myself
Just because you find it impossible to love yourself
I will always reach for more
Never for less
You see
We were not born to hate each other
And surely you must agree
And in case you haven’t noticed
It’s a lot less work to love
Than to hate
Because while you’re busy finding imperfections
To mock and to make fun of
I will forever love myself
Even in moments of weakness
Because your hatred will never determine my fate
Hi!
I’m human
I make countless mistakes
In this messed up thing we call life
I procrastinate on important things
And hope to someday be a wife
I want the American dream
I’m reaching for it as far as I can
Because each day I daydream
About waking up to the love of my life in a cozy home of my own
And I’m not a Monday person on a Friday
I’m happy and energetic
As if it’s my birthday
I’m forgiving and kind to those who deserve it
And I know this might sound cliche
But I’m the person you can call at 4 a.m
To talk you out of doing something you’ll regret
You see
I’m a friend to all who respect me
You see
I’m a dreamer, a sister, a student, a daughter, a cousin, and a friend
I’m even a liar
I’m a hop-er
Because I always hope for perfect endings
Even in inevitable situations
Because it’s a lot easier to hope for the best
Than to expect the worst
I’m writing this
Simply because there’s something stuck in me
That refuses to be quiet
And no, it cannot be dismissed
Hi!
I’m me
And I will never apologize for being just that
Lucy Apr 2016
I can’t live without him
The one who brightens my day
And swore to be forever on my team

The one who believes in second chances
And gives unconditional hope

The one who cut the rope
That tied you down
And replaced it with a crown

The one who wipes your tears
When you felt like no one cares

The one who uplifts your spirits
And promises revival
When all you feel is
Broken
Weak
And ready to give up

The one who promises his arrival
If your heart remained true to his word
And not in this awful world

I can’t live without his love
His grace
From all the way above

His teachings
His preachings
And his blessings

For he knows the plans he has for you
He knows what your heart desires the most
Peace
Safety
Acceptance
And Love
Are nothing close
To what he has planned for you
For your life means more to him
Than you can imagine
If only you would open your heart
And love him with a passion

I can’t live without my Lord
My Savior
My world

I can’t live without him
I simply refuse to
And yes
This is another hymn
For my Lord and Savior

My King
My Shepherd
My life
My world
My light

The one who will forever shine bright
Even in the darkest of rooms
Because not even the night
Can darken his might and will
To fight
For you
For me
My King will fight
Lucy Mar 2017
For the years I’ve been alive
How am I just now seeing the truth
Did I deny simply because I was terrified
Why didn’t I notice it sooner
Why are so many who look like me dying for senseless reasons
Did that cop forget to protect and serve
That American was screaming for an important reason
Is it red, white, and blue
And everything that makes our nation seem less wrong
And more right
Or has it been Black vs. White
This whole time
Was I shielding my eyes from the truth
From the terrifying fact that
Murderers have left this nation in pieces
But despite their weapons of discrimination
We must continue to fight
For a simple reason
That reason being why I was growled at
Like an animal as I held the door freely
For those my ancestors hid from
Why a little girl was taught to hate me
Simply because her parents believed my skin should be corrected
Why a customer felt the urge to get a confirmation from me
That she wasn’t another racist
Don’t they know I’m not a disease
I don’t need a cure
My skin is my skin
If you cut me open
You will see my blood is also red
And my heart beats like your own
And every beat matches hundreds of unspoken words
That carry a devotion to love, justice, and equality
Or as I would like to say
Red, white, and blue
Those who look like me have become an
Us
And those with lighter skin, and brighter eyes
And everyone else like them are all categorized into
They
Don’t they know that there is no us and they
It’s we the people
Not they the people
And for those who still mock my skin
For those who believe there’s a correction
For those who growl and shout at me
Know that my complexion is everything worthy of perfection
My Blackness will forever be louder
And all because
They
Will never know that when I am cut open
My blood bleeds
Red, white, and blue
Don't add to the division in our growth.
Lucy Mar 2017
Stop in the name of love
Recall a time you were in the state of tranquility
Where life was less depressing
And compassion swallowed hatred
Where equality wasn't an idea
Rather, a way of life.
Accept people for who they are
How they treat you
Not who they love.
Stop discrimination
Stop judgement and ridicule
Stop bullying
For our sake, stop hurting one another
Stop in the name of love
Be the change you wish to see in the world.

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