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  Apr 2018 may
She Writes
I’d rather write than speak
My pen is always responsive
My ink doesn’t judge my mistakes
My paper doesn’t argue
My lines never cross me
My sentences never disappoint
And my words will never leave me
may Mar 2018
Imagine this:

i.
You’re falling and you cannot control it
The thoughts in your head cannot slow down
Should you be scared and worried of what will happen?
(Probably)
Or curious of what the outcome brings?
(Seem okay)

ii.
This feeling of falling is unique
Different from what first comes to mind
You get this warm feeling all over
A smile finds its way to your face
Maybe it’s when you see them in the hall
Or when you daydream of them
And seeing them becomes the favorite part of your day

iii.
So what will you do?

Continue to fall

Or

stop yourself before it’s too late?
I think I’m falling for you.
  Mar 2018 may
Sam
Some people will never understand
That going to bed is just so hard
How am I supposed to explain
Why I never get sleep
Or why I sometimes just stop trying

It never works
I've tried them all
I've done all the methods
And I've read all the articles
I still can't sleep

My friends all try to encourage me
To fix my sleeping habits
And stay as healthy as I can
I really appreciate them for it
But sadly, it's not as easy as they think

I've grown to realize
That even if I wanted to
I couldn't get my **** together
Because sleep scares me
It reminds me of every bad dream I've ever had

So why do I have a horrible sleeping schedule?
Why do I joke around that I'm a mess?
Why do I go to school with tired eyes?
What do I say when people ask my best friends name?
Who is the mastermind behind this madness?

My Best Friend: Insomnia

So, there you have it
Now you know
That sometimes
A lot of times
Some kids just can't sleep
may Mar 2018
The razor blades I once put against my skin cut deep

But the injurious words that spill from your mouth have always cut deeper
My mood matches today’s weather:
Sad and glum
  Mar 2018 may
Ugo Victor
I can't sleep
Everytime I remember your words
They snap and recoil
And hurt me awake
Next time when someone
Promises me forever
I'll just smile
Look them in the eyes and ask
How long is forever to you.
  Mar 2018 may
E McNamara
Funny how
You meant so much to me
I would lose my breath
When I only saw you
And now
I swallow air easily
You mean nothing to me
Funny how
I’m still writing poetry for you.
Some part of me
Must still love you.
Why do I still write poetry for you?
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