Submissions by marina2020 (Rain Woman)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction Most humans are selfish and cruel. Poetry was my savior in my time of need.
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
11th Jul 2020 3:24pm
11th Jul 2020 3:24pm
Not My World
I've entered a whole new world
Of perfectly mowed lawns
Sandy beaches
And never ending sunsets
People dressed in clothes way too expensive for me
I stand out
I don't belong
But I'm here with my friend
And she fits right in
So I receive fake smiles and happy voices....until they think I'm out of earshot
I've entered a whole new world
Where everyone owns boats and kayaks and jet skis
They keep these novelties at their 'camps'
Or more accurately--a second home next to a lake
I want to laugh at their lavish lifestyle
So...
Of perfectly mowed lawns
Sandy beaches
And never ending sunsets
People dressed in clothes way too expensive for me
I stand out
I don't belong
But I'm here with my friend
And she fits right in
So I receive fake smiles and happy voices....until they think I'm out of earshot
I've entered a whole new world
Where everyone owns boats and kayaks and jet skis
They keep these novelties at their 'camps'
Or more accurately--a second home next to a lake
I want to laugh at their lavish lifestyle
So...
#humankind
#vanity
39 reads
5 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
23rd Jun 2020 8:17am
23rd Jun 2020 8:17am
Self Reflection
Sometimes I'm afraid
Afraid that I'll say something
Something I can't take back
I'm afraid of the outcome
And what others will think
And how it will change things
Sometimes I cry
Because I dont know what to do
There is no right answer
And I just want everything to be okay
I cry even when I smile
Because deep down I'm confused
And worried about what to do
And what I should or should not say
Afraid that I'll say something
Something I can't take back
I'm afraid of the outcome
And what others will think
And how it will change things
Sometimes I cry
Because I dont know what to do
There is no right answer
And I just want everything to be okay
I cry even when I smile
Because deep down I'm confused
And worried about what to do
And what I should or should not say
#identity
#myself
#SelfReflection
87 reads
6 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
11th Jun 2020 3:28am
11th Jun 2020 3:28am
Life Is A Struggle Some Days
I act like I’m fine.
I act like I don’t care.
I act like I’m stronger than I am.
Because I am afraid.
I’m afraid to break into a million little pieces.
I told myself I was done with crying but now that all I want to do.
I hate how I push people away.
I hate how I don’t get a graduation or even a cap and gown.
I hate how I have no one to celebrate with.
I hate how lonely I feel.
I hate how each day goes by and I feel even worse.
I’m exhausted with always feeling like shit and sad and angry and lonely.
I wish I didn’t have...
I act like I don’t care.
I act like I’m stronger than I am.
Because I am afraid.
I’m afraid to break into a million little pieces.
I told myself I was done with crying but now that all I want to do.
I hate how I push people away.
I hate how I don’t get a graduation or even a cap and gown.
I hate how I have no one to celebrate with.
I hate how lonely I feel.
I hate how each day goes by and I feel even worse.
I’m exhausted with always feeling like shit and sad and angry and lonely.
I wish I didn’t have...
#sadness
#anxiety
#loneliness
#LifeStruggles
#myself
93 reads
7 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
8th Jun 2020 9:43pm
8th Jun 2020 9:43pm
I Stand By My Morals Even If I Stand Alone
Realizing I have a family
Who doen't share the same morals as I do
On the world right now
Hurts
I will always stand
For what I believe is right
Even if it means
Standing alone
But I have to admit
It's difficult
because this might ruin the relationships I have
With my family
I am not going to fight them
I know I can't change their minds
They see my age
And see an ignorant young person
But their failure to even listen to me
makes them the ignorant ones
Because at least I...
Who doen't share the same morals as I do
On the world right now
Hurts
I will always stand
For what I believe is right
Even if it means
Standing alone
But I have to admit
It's difficult
because this might ruin the relationships I have
With my family
I am not going to fight them
I know I can't change their minds
They see my age
And see an ignorant young person
But their failure to even listen to me
makes them the ignorant ones
Because at least I...
#family
#LifeStruggles
#myself
79 reads
4 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
1st Jun 2020 6:17am
1st Jun 2020 6:17am
My Thoughts To The Human Race
I was raised to not judge anyone
Because I know absolutely nothing about their lives
And due to this, I physically cannot fathom how people can be so close minded
I am white
I have no idea what people of color have to live with
The human race has a history of racism
And we hate being wrong
But we have been wrong on so many things
And by so many things, I mean not being accepting of others
There is so much to be grateful for but some of us are too caught up on fulfilling stereotypes and hating others
Humanity needs to stop putting people...
Because I know absolutely nothing about their lives
And due to this, I physically cannot fathom how people can be so close minded
I am white
I have no idea what people of color have to live with
The human race has a history of racism
And we hate being wrong
But we have been wrong on so many things
And by so many things, I mean not being accepting of others
There is so much to be grateful for but some of us are too caught up on fulfilling stereotypes and hating others
Humanity needs to stop putting people...
#humankind
72 reads
5 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
30th May 2020 4:56am
30th May 2020 4:56am
Untitled 5/29/20
Do you ever feel so deeply it hurts?
Not even bad feelings, but good too
Because sometimes the happiest feeling has pain mixed within
Like enjoying a nice day in the sun-is peaceful, but knowing this feeling could go away soon-is pain
Thinking about love-is beautiful, but knowing you might never find it-is pain
Feeling optimistic about the future-is exciting, but knowing you present will become your past-is pain
Somedays my ability to feel emotions hurts more than physical pain
I sink into a hole of feelings and drown
This is the kind of pain that...
Not even bad feelings, but good too
Because sometimes the happiest feeling has pain mixed within
Like enjoying a nice day in the sun-is peaceful, but knowing this feeling could go away soon-is pain
Thinking about love-is beautiful, but knowing you might never find it-is pain
Feeling optimistic about the future-is exciting, but knowing you present will become your past-is pain
Somedays my ability to feel emotions hurts more than physical pain
I sink into a hole of feelings and drown
This is the kind of pain that...
#LifeStruggles
#hurt
#emotions
81 reads
3 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
19th May 2020 3:18am
19th May 2020 3:18am
Work
Sun’s out
Temperature rising
Not a cloud in the sky
Pulling weeds
Clipping branches
Having a bonfire
Hard work
Building calluses
Covered in dirt
Taking a break
Drinking lots of water
Chasing my dog
Focusing on the yardwork
Spending time with family
Making each other smile
Temperature rising
Not a cloud in the sky
Pulling weeds
Clipping branches
Having a bonfire
Hard work
Building calluses
Covered in dirt
Taking a break
Drinking lots of water
Chasing my dog
Focusing on the yardwork
Spending time with family
Making each other smile
#happiness
#family
58 reads
3 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
30th Apr 2020 5:49pm
30th Apr 2020 5:49pm
My Mom
I love you
I know I forget to say that sometimes
But I truly mean it
I know I can be difficult and stubborn
But when I think of you
I cant help but know how lucky I am
I have the greatest mom ever
I love the days where all we do is bake together
I love how you listen to me
And are willing to talk about all my crazy theories and opinions
I love the adventures you plan for our family
I hate to see you sad or angry or frustrated
All I want to do is help and see you smile
I love that you gave me the gift of being a bookworm ...
I know I forget to say that sometimes
But I truly mean it
I know I can be difficult and stubborn
But when I think of you
I cant help but know how lucky I am
I have the greatest mom ever
I love the days where all we do is bake together
I love how you listen to me
And are willing to talk about all my crazy theories and opinions
I love the adventures you plan for our family
I hate to see you sad or angry or frustrated
All I want to do is help and see you smile
I love that you gave me the gift of being a bookworm ...
#love
#mother
#family
101 reads
6 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
30th Apr 2020 1:15am
30th Apr 2020 1:15am
Camping
Anticipation of traveling to a campsite
The excitement is unparallel
Car packed full of camping stuff, firewood, and family
Finally checking in and finding our empty lean-to
Feeling giddy about unpacking the tent
The place my sister and I will live for a week with our dog
Helping our parents unpack their things into the lean-to
Swinging the axe to chop up kindling (or as Vermonters say ‘kinlin’)
Starting the first fire and cooking our first meal over the flames
I smile at all the memories that accompany a campfire
Hiking and fishing and...
The excitement is unparallel
Car packed full of camping stuff, firewood, and family
Finally checking in and finding our empty lean-to
Feeling giddy about unpacking the tent
The place my sister and I will live for a week with our dog
Helping our parents unpack their things into the lean-to
Swinging the axe to chop up kindling (or as Vermonters say ‘kinlin’)
Starting the first fire and cooking our first meal over the flames
I smile at all the memories that accompany a campfire
Hiking and fishing and...
#love
#family
#forest #nature
#forest #nature
54 reads
2 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
30th Apr 2020 1:15am
30th Apr 2020 1:15am
My Dad
I’ve always admired my dad
He never treated me like I was weak
From a young age he taught me to use a hammer
To help fix a car
Eventually swing an axe
I remember painting houses with him
I loved when he picked me up from school
And he continued the mail route we me helping
We spend lots of time outside building or repairing things
I love those moments
It’s like nothing ever changes despite getting older
He never treated me like I was weak
From a young age he taught me to use a hammer
To help fix a car
Eventually swing an axe
I remember painting houses with him
I loved when he picked me up from school
And he continued the mail route we me helping
We spend lots of time outside building or repairing things
I love those moments
It’s like nothing ever changes despite getting older
#love
#father
#family #memories
#family #memories
74 reads
5 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
29th Apr 2020 1:29am
29th Apr 2020 1:29am
Questions
Do you ever feel lost?
Like every direction is wrong
And everything feels like a trap
Or a cage
That you cant get out of?
Surrounded by reality
And a world full of expectations
Images and standards and 'normal'
But you take a step back
And wonder
Why?
Why am I living in a state of worrying
Of fear and of never being good enough?
What has life come to?
Like every direction is wrong
And everything feels like a trap
Or a cage
That you cant get out of?
Surrounded by reality
And a world full of expectations
Images and standards and 'normal'
But you take a step back
And wonder
Why?
Why am I living in a state of worrying
Of fear and of never being good enough?
What has life come to?
#LifeStruggles
101 reads
2 Comments
DARK POEM
Published
27th Apr 2020 2:04am
27th Apr 2020 2:04am
A State Of Nothing
Yearning for the void of sleep
Of not wanting to do anything
Not caring about all that needs to be done
Or who will see you in this state
Feeling so alone
Not wanting to eat or drink
Just there being sad and angry and depressed
Everything makes you want to cry
The smallest inconvenience makes you want to scream
But you do nothing
Because you don’t have the strength to even care
Just sitting there
Knowing you have to get things done
And take care of yourself
But that force pulls you into the oblivion of despair and...
Of not wanting to do anything
Not caring about all that needs to be done
Or who will see you in this state
Feeling so alone
Not wanting to eat or drink
Just there being sad and angry and depressed
Everything makes you want to cry
The smallest inconvenience makes you want to scream
But you do nothing
Because you don’t have the strength to even care
Just sitting there
Knowing you have to get things done
And take care of yourself
But that force pulls you into the oblivion of despair and...
#depression
#despair
#emptiness
70 reads
4 Comments
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