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April 2017
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There are many struggles in life, but for me, sometimes it's finding the words to place onto the page. Writing is away to create new worlds, explore, and experience so many different emotions. Only by reading do we learn not only to write but certain stories will change us through out our lives.
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30 Poems In 30 Days: Flight (Day 30)
Flight by Christy V.
A place I’ve only seen
In movies and stories
So many writers want
To write about this city
I’m about to take flight
A place filled with lights
A city that never sleeps
From a small city town
Comes a star so bright
Along Broadway nights
Sit back and relax, it is
Going to be a long flight
All the cost will be worth
Everything I see and meet
Soon I’ll hear the attendant
Say welcome to New York City
30 Poems In 30 Days: Meditative Pond (Day 29)
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Meditative Pond by Christy V.
Be aware and present in the moment
Look at the nature surrounding us
The sights, sounds, and smells
Focus on our breathing
One, two, three, four
Let go of the negatives
Let them fall into the water
Lean forward to the positives
They will come to us like
The duck heading to shore
Things will come when they’re
Meant to for all sorts of reasons
Sharing our thoughts brings us
Unexpected peace to our minds
We head to thoughtful places
No matter where we are
Even creating a pond
Within our minds
30 Poems In 30 Days: A Daily Cup Of Tea (Day 28)
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A Daily Cup Of Tea by Christy V.
Poetry is like a daily cup of tea
The poet brings what is necessary
To brew a teapot to the brim
The leaves are the elements of life
The water is the empty page
The taste is the emotions
Brought to the surface
The teapot needs direction
The poet’s hands lead the words
Pouring thoughts slowly
To place the tea in the cup
The tea is set out for everyone
Including the poet waiting
To see what the reception will be
Each sip brings forward
The familiar and unexpected
The poet must be ready to brew
The teapot at any moment
Especially poems that are meant
To be shared to those who are ready
To experience something special
30 Poems In 30 Days: XXVII (Day 27)
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XXVII by Christy V.
Like as the waves make towards the shore,
We start the day with each minute
Changing what went before
Forward we head with content
As the light shines on everything
Crowned as princesses and princes
We fight against the darkest night
Time has been given as a gift
Our youth flowers but never fades
Focusing on what makes us beautiful
Our talents and traits to make us smile
Nothing will make us fall with our strength
In times of hope, we should stand tall
Praising our worth, no matter what is
Given to us each day, each year
30 Poems In 30 Days: Ticktock (Day 26)
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Ticktock by Christy V.
Tick–tock–tick–tock
Each clock was set
Only seconds behind
Tick–tock–tick–tock
Clocks surrounded her
Keeping her on track
Tick–tock–tick–tock
Their sounds kept going
Like the rhythm of hearts
Tick–tock–tick–tock
Her time is set every day
Working and waiting
Tick–tock–tick–tock
She keeps going on
30 Poems In 30 Days: A Cupcake (Day 25)
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A Cupcake by Christy V.
Like lemon drop candy
Sweet but tangy
Spread everywhere
With favorite colors
Extra sprinkles on icing
Make any day special
Especially when you bake
30 Poems In 30 Days: Hopeful Happiness (Day 24)
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Hopeful Happiness by Christy V.
Suddenly the stars align
And what you wished for
Is at your fingertips
Everything all set up
Your happiness rises like
Notes in your favorite song
Suddenly you have hope
That the happiness you wished
For in your hardest moments
Is coming true through
A chance of something new
Yet you worry it won’t work out
Life is something you can’t predict
Stay hopeful because it’s better
Than worrying about everything
Happiness is in all the chances
And all the experiences you make
30 Poems In 30 Days: The Corgi (Day 23)
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The Corgi by Christy V.
She rests on the sand looking to the sea;
Warmth spreads through her coat,
Her nose smells everything.
The sky is as light as the sea;
She waits for nature to unfold,
She’s royal in all her essence.
30 Poems In 30 Days: Why I’m Not A Songwriter (Day 22)
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Why I’m Not A Songwriter by Christy V.
I am not a songwriter, I am a poet.
Why? You would think I would be.
How far is poet from songwriter?
You can be both, but I am not.
Both can write lyric poetry.
There’s more to writing songs
Than putting words on the page.
There are many songwriters
And one I wish could teach me.
Maybe someday I could be.
Nobody really showed me.
I was taught poetry,
I was taught how to sing,
I was taught how to sight-read.
Even to play piano and guitar,
Though I’m not good enough,
Maybe it’s because I need to work
On them with more determination.
Have you tried to write songs?
Yes, I have. In poetry class.
With a song writing book.
Nothing seems to work.
At least I can write everything else,
Except script writing,
Maybe someday.
30 Poems In 30 Days: Reach For The Stars (Day 21)
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Reach For The Stars by Christy V.
Dreams can come true
You were the son that
Returned home to perform
Singing each song ardently
Which made many proud
You kept finding ways
To make us smile
From jokes to stories
Told out loud for everyone
In between the spaces
No fireworks were necessary
You were the grand finale
As you ended the night
There were family and fans
Waiting to see you
With a hug of excitement
Photos and kind words
That’s how I remember you
Your talent continues
Just like your nerdy antics
Always striving for your dreams
You’re an inspiration to
Reach for the stars
