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Shanna Howse Jul 2010
Spent endless nights together,
No fighting and no screaming.
The nights never end in tears,
Now thoughts like that were dreaming.

She couldn’t trust him anymore,
Or even admit she loved him.
She shouldn’t even care about it
As her eyes tear to the brim.

How did I ever end up here?
I wished to clear my mind…
I wandered away from all I know
Now I’ve left it all alone.

As long as I’m lost and all alone
There’ll be no one left to hurt me.
As far as I’ve gone, I can’t turn back.
Only memories to haunt me…
© April 5th, 2010. Emily Krol and Shanna Howse.
Shanna Howse Jul 2010
Just leave here now
Go far away
Forget all this
There's just too much to say

Remember when
We had something
A spark, like lust
Now it’s nothing

Everyone sees
But you don’t see
Why did I try?
When you'd just snap at me

You’ll go for good
Two months from now
I’ll stay shattered
Feelings dissipate somehow.
© April 24th, 2010. Shanna Howse
Shanna Howse Jul 2010
Cherished memories made
These old photographs fade
Lovers and last kiss goodbyes
Honest truths or ***** lies

Broken hearts, cold and bruised
Betrayed and feeling used
Pulling through with help from friends
Our strong bond that never ends

Now thinking back to love
Was reminiscing of
Tragic pain too much to bear
This haunting pain I should share

Heading out the front door
Gets to my inner core
Crying, falling to the floor
Knowing who you’re leaving for.
© Shanna Howse
Shanna Howse Jul 2010
War
I stand at the gate
Watch you away on the plane
I’ll sit here and wait
And then feel the pangs of pain.

Called a few months ago
Then nightmares came of concern
They’re sure to make you go
What’s to happen if you don’t return?

So scared, cry every night
Kissed you goodbye,
Watched you walk out of sight
Now God makes me wonder why.

In my mind I hear the shot
See the massacre and death
Now that’s what you see a lot.
  
Little one on the way
It’s not easy to do
Support us with bills to pay
Another year to see you.

The day came by, not very fast
Sat by the door for the car
The man says you were killed in the blast
The words leave a mental scar.

Worked up hope you’d come back
Just wanted to say my final goodbye,
But now I stare at the plaque
Knowing that everything went awry.

That was the day she was born
Life had changed that day for her mom
Had no time yet to mourn
And she lived her life without her dad.

Think of the fields you used to roam
Lifeless, there you now lay
You’ll never be coming home…
© April 23rd, 2010. Shanna Howse
Shanna Howse Jul 2010
The sparkle in your eyes
Reminds me you’ll always be here
The taste of your kisses
Reminds me you’ll always stay near

Your inviting presence
Promises no painful goodbyes
Your loving, open arms
Promises no deceiving lies

Can’t get you out of my head
The thought of being in your arms
Could I stay here forever?
Knowing nothing can cause me harm

Console me when I’m down
Kiss me when I’m feeling lonely
Hug me and keep me close
Tell me, baby, it’s you and me

I’ve never felt this way
Waking up to your charming smile
Comfortably knowing
You’ll always go the extra mile

You’re my shooting star.
© Shanna Howse
Shanna Howse Jul 2010
The way your lips press to mine,
The way our fingers intertwine.
Your smile is captivating.
I can’t believe that you’re mine.

My head on your chest,
The sound of your heartbeat
Pounding hard as mine.
The sound is second best.

The comforting feel of your arms
Wrap around me, hold me tight.
Like a baby bird in the nest
They keep me safe from all harm.

Please just hold me near to your heart.
Where I can keep my secrets,
Explore emotions, share my soul.
Hold me there, never to part.
© April 6th, 2010. Shanna Howse
Shanna Howse Jul 2010
The rain starts to pour
I call out over the roar
As you turn your back away
And the sky turns grey

My heart starts to race
You walk away slow with grace
Give up, I think and sigh
I feel miserable as the sky

I can’t think what I miss most;
Your sense of remorse,
Or the good days we spent
Oh, where have they went?

I remember the fun
The stuff we’d done
I remember those days
As if they were yesterday

There was something there
When you used to care
I try to hold onto that
My grasp runs flat

These memories will stay here
In my mind they won’t disappear
I couldn’t say the same for you
In your mind all will subdue

But for now I’m left in pieces
The feeling of happiness decreases
Now all I feel is pain
Now I cry in the rain.
© May 28, 2010. Shanna Howse.
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