My Poetry

A Haunting We Will Go

2008-10-27T11:23:00.000-07:00

The wind was ripping thru the night,
The trees were moaning with delight.
Ne'er again we'll see the light.....
A Haunting we will go.

Amidst the torrential rains there came,
A silence sudden, weighed with pain,
scream if you must, but all in vain.....
A Haunting we will go.

They say Death comes but once in Life;
After endless days, filled with strife.
I taste the blade of this rusted knife....
A Haunting we will go.

So sweet the sound of utter fright,
Beware the Moon, its' tainted light.
Shadows following in the night....
A Haunting we will go.

Thunder roared, and lightening blazed,
Fog rolled in with a thickening haze,
Leaving you frightened, confused, and dazed.....
A Haunting we will go.

Death comes more than once, you see;
The whispering sounds of untold glee.
The kiss of the blade, setting you free......
A Haunting we will go.

First comes fear, a little Death,
Then the taking of Lifes last breath;
Ne'er attaining eternal rest.......
A Haunting we will go.

The wind was ripping thru the night.
The trees were moaning with delight.
Ne'er again we'll see the light.....
A Haunting we will go.

writing by Melissa
pictures by sandybvv

EVERMORE

2008-10-13T13:49:00.001-07:00

I don't have much to say

Ihave said it all before.

And if you didn't listen,

I lay it at your door.

When you cannot sleep at night,

lying in your bed,

I hope that you will think of me,

Remembering waht I said.

When the wind is blowing,

and you think you hear my voice

Know that I am with you,

and it's always been your choice.

When you're ready to listen,

just open up the door.

I'll tell you once again,

I love you,

Ever more.

This poem is published with the International Library of Poetry.

I also received the Editor's Choice Award.

I'm a little proud of this one.

Poem by Chardonnay

Illustration by Zayury

Orig posted without pictures on 8/25/07

I dedicated this poem to my mother, grandmother, and my adoring children

The Unsung Hero...

2008-04-03T06:18:00.000-07:00

I am known as the Mistress of the Obvious. I shall proudly proclaim the Truths of Life, as no incident is considered Insignificant..... and all are considered Fair Game.....

I consider this to be not only my Civic Duty, but my Mission in Life... and I shall endeavor to spread the Words of Obviousness to every land. I will tell it wherever it needs to be heard....

Letting it ring out Loudly and Strong...

Wherever there is Obtuseness, and Incompetence in the world.....I shall be there.

Wherever there is that moment of revelation as you walk into a pole...

Rest assured I have seen you.

For that moment in time when you finally locate your glasses perched upon your head...

I am watching.

And in that moment of silence when your bodily functions violently rebel... I know it was you.

Whenever you walk into a glass door..you will hear my voice.

If you trip on a rug that has no wrinkles...I shall be heard.

And if you find that last step that isn't there whilst drinking....

Never Fear...

The Mistress of Obviousness is here....

Poem by Melissa

Pictures by Zayury

Originally posted without illustrations on 9/4/07

Lost Without You

2007-08-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

I awake from a dream, barely remembered,

knowing that I am alone....

and it doesn't matter who is beside me.

I am so lost without you.......

my heart cries out in the night,

and a few tears trickle down my face.

I quickly wipe them away....

taking with them the memory of pain,

they have no place in my life.

I shouldn't feel this way about you,

but I can't seem to let you go.....

you haunt my dreams.

I lie awake until the alarm goes off,

I sit up and begin my day knowing.....

I am so lost without you.

Poem by Melissa

Pictures by Zayury

Snow Days

2007-08-25T13:23:00.000-07:00

Hear the wind howl, ice slicking on the panes.

Trees crackling and groaning under the weight.

White out as far as the eyes can see.

Sounds blanketed into silence.

Hear the fire singing, wood hissing and popping.

Heat emanating from the central core.

Kettle whistling in preparation of nourishing liquids.

The house still and quiet.

Feel the quilt wrapped around, feelings of snuggling.

Watching the patterns of snow dancing wildly.

Waiting for the news of the day, the morning beginning.

Soft sounds of slumber echoing through the dawn.

Taking a deep breath of peaceful relaxation.

Enjoying my momentary solitude.

Knowing that soon it will end, they will awaken.

The children are home today.

The Point

2007-08-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

I have been told that the world needs to hear my thoughts....
but when I write them down- they don't get read.
So, I try to speak them out loud- but no one listens.
And when you ask for my opinion, and I share.....
you nod your head, as if agreeing. Then walk away...
leaving me in your dust.
And I wonder...what is the point?
I have been told that I am a great person.....
and I would really be worth getting to know.......
but only to a point.
What point is that.....and why?
I hesitate to meet new people and open up to them anymore....
not because I don't want to......
but because when I do.......they forget about the real me,
and only want one thing........
or they leave......
and I have reached my point.
And when my life finally ends......and I face God
for what ever He decides....all I want is to know.....
What is the point? Because obviously.....I've missed it

What Friendship Isn't

2007-08-25T13:12:00.000-07:00

What Friendship Isn't
I like to try to make you smile,
and diminish all your fears.
but when it comes to how I feel,
most of you disappear.
The shoulder I provide for you,
has never had a price.
But when I need to talk,
you all act so surprised.
Other people have problems too,
and need someone to lean on.
But when I reach that moment,
I find that all of you are gone.
The only thing I can conclude,
is that you just don't care.
And the indifference that I found,
I find I cannot bear.

Always, Forever, Never, and Someday

2007-08-25T13:10:00.000-07:00

Always on the outside,
Forever looking in,
Never letting it known,
Some day will just not come.
Always trying to trust,
Forever being betrayed,
Never being accepted,
Some day I might just learn.
Always starting over,
Forever hoping on,
Never fully realizing,
Some day my dreams are gone.
Always forcing laughter,
Forever smiling on,
Never does the pain end,
Some day does not belong.

Voices in my Head

2007-08-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Voices in my head, screaming out my name.
Telling me the future, telling me of pain.
Filling me with hopelessness, filling me with shame.
I do not want to listen, I cannot take the blame.
Voices in my head, pleading with my mind.
Telling me of suffering, whispering of death.
Filling me with sadness, the emptiness I find.
I wish that I could help them, with each and every breath.
So I lift my eyes to Heaven, and try to do my part.
And give to God the suffering, that weighs upon my heart.
I pray the Angels comfort them, and carry them above.
Easing all their burdens, filling them with love.
Voices in my head, dripping with disease.
Telling me their problems, asking for release.
Filling me with restlessness, I only want to please.
I cannot take your burdens, I cannot give you ease.
Voices in my head, Why do you speak to me?
Telling me your sorrows, and all your broken dreams?
Filling me with heavyiness, that drags me to my knees.
Tears stream down my face, as I listen to your screams.
And I lift my eyes to Heaven, and try to do my part.
And give to God the suffering, that weighs upon my heart.
I pray the Angels comfort them, and carry them above.
Easing all their burdens, filling them with love.
Voices in my head, I'm not the one you need.
I'm telling you of Angels, of love, and joy,and peace.
I can only try to help, to find that which you seek.
I cannot do it for you, I cannot give surcease.
So lift your eyes to Heaven, and try to do your part.
And give to God the suffering, that weighs upon your heart.
I pray the Angels comfort you, and carry you above.
Easing all your burdens, Filling you with love.

Broken Dreams

2007-08-25T13:06:00.000-07:00

Walking thru my memories, Reliving all the pain.
Viewing the destruction of all the endless days.
Lost in the agony with nothing left to gain.
I feel my heartbeat fading, there's nothing left to say.
Pieces of my broken dreams, lying on the floor.
Resentment slowly building, darkening the light.
Drowning in my sorrow, I can't take it anymore.
Feeling faith desert me, extinguishing my life.
Then I feel you wrap around me, whispering in the dark.
Telling me to not give up, reaching deep within my heart.
Searching for the pieces, of my broken dreams.
Asking of me, to just let it go.
Confusion clouds my mind, gripping me with fear.
I collapse into myself, the pain within me grows.
I hide myself away, from the comfort that I hear.
How can I relinquish, all I've ever known.
Could it be so simple, just to let it drift away.
Hopelessness has ruled me, for so very long.
Is it God, or is it Death? I know I've lost my way.
Does it really matter? As long as it is gone.
Again I feel you wrap around me, whispering in the dark.
Telling me to not give up, reaching deep within my heart.
Searching for the pieces, of my broken dreams.
Asking of me, to just let it go.
The fantasy is over, the wonder's gone away.
Disillusion has set in, Reality calls my name.
The perfect love I felt inside, slowly fades to gray.
Leaving me to suffer, the pain of broken dreams.
You wrap yourself around me, shelter in the dark.
Telling me to not give up, I'm giving you my heart.
Giving you the pieces, of my broken dreams.
Trusting in your love, to help me let it go.

Walking The Edge of Sanity's Ledge

2007-08-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

Walking the edge of Sanity's ledge-
Wondering how you've been,
Knowing you can only go on-
Never to where you've been.
Looking around, your eyes open wide,
Wondering when- if ever- you'll slide.
Fighting continually to stay here and now,
Knowing only the "if's" and the "how's"-
The "when's" and the "why's"-
No matter who's side-
You've realized, it's an exciting ride.
Always unknowing, slowly you're going-
Somehow you have arrived.
Walking the edge of Sanity's ledge-
Wondering how you survived.
The "up's" and the "down's"-
The twists around,
Trying to follow the plot.
Going in circles, screaming and whirling-
and never does it stop.
But fearing the slowing-
Never you knowing, exactly where you're not.
Wildly dreaming, frantically scheming-
Fighting for all you've got.
Suddenly sliding-
Surely you're gliding-
Afraid to swallow the knot.
Heart in your throat, you've opened your eyes-
Suddenly beginning to gloat-
For surely you're there, but you don't despair-
Because Sanity's not so hot.
The Dead, and the Dying-
Screaming and crying-
Are noises in the wind.
Nothing can hurt you-
Nothing can stop you...
Walking the edge of Sanity's ledge.
Leaving it all behind.