glowing faces
staring at their phones
oblivious to this plane
although they are not alone

these worlds of words
offer a new form of hope
pings, nudges and forwards
long distances can afford

leaving us surprised
at how close we get
untrue in our real world
thats the only regret

Mistakes happen, they really do
If you were me you'd make mistakes too.
The environment around you so enticing.
The group of friends so inviting.
Just one hit, it'll do you good
Just relax, you're with us. Not in the hood.
Smoke some more to get real high.
Stop lagging around, join us on cloud 9
I'm sorry world, for temptation had won
And indeed my mistake was said and done
From the mix of drink and ****.
Into that darkness I shall proceed
Not by choice, but my own blindness
Not even to be pulled back by light's kindness

it has been said for ages that a woman
could lead a man willingly to his demise
a song or a dance; a touch or a glance
simple gestures could dumbfound the wise
these have always just been strange stories
tall-tales or faerie-tales, even outright lies
until half a year ago. until the day that I-
became so very lost within her deep blue eyes
                              
it was just a simple look
that's all it took              
my heart missed a beat
then it shook

and in that moment, I finally did realize
how very powerful they can be; a woman's eyes

Hi all! I wish to challenge all of you fine poets to create a poem that offers encouragement to all, because everyone needs to be lifted from below the clouds, so they may see the light that this world has to offer. SO how this challenge works is you must choose a topic around the lines of substance abuse, suicide, addictions, breakups, domestic violence and write a poem of how they need to know that their troubles will soon end and they will be at peace once they push past their problems. I too, will write my own. To show that you have participated, tag this poem with #BeTrueChallenge I hope to see participation! ^w^ Have a wonderful day all of you.