The rose, deep red, Soft petals, Thorns, All as expected. Given as a gift, Received as a sin, Two hearts, torn within, One gesture. The chocolate box. Ribbon tied, soft brown, Expensive. Thornton's . As expected. Given with a tear, Received with a beer. Dismissed with a grin. The teddy bear. Huggable, Soft white, Company. All as expected. Given with thought, previously sought. Yet rejected. The final ring, Engagement. Beautiful. Eternity. Lost, as expected. Given with greed, Water for seed, Previously real. Now it's over. Boneata Bell 29/12/2012
My grandma has been writing poems recently, inspired by myself and Diego's life and our conversations with a little bit of fun thrown in. Grandma and I have been working to have our work recognised for so long. It would mean so much to her if you would read it. Thank you x Two house cats on a winter night, Began to quarrel and then to fight All because of a small field mouse, Accidentally locked up in their townhouse. “I’ll catch that mouse” meowed one cat, The other meowed, “We’ll see about that! Mouse scurried off at tremendous pace, Cats followed him like a bomb hit the place! Diego awoke and hurried to see, What on Earth that noise could be, Mummy had told him, always be kind, To any small creatures, he might find. Followed by mummy, Diego said, “Naughty cats got us out of bed!” ‘Time out’, will teach them to be good, They will behave the way they should!”. They mustn’t fight over a frightened mouse, Who was trying so hard to get out of our house, He opened the door, mouse ...
When she opened her eyes it was like staring into a bubble. Everything around her was distorted. Colours everywhere, like tiny flakes of crystal cluttering her space. She reached out. The texture had changed. If felt like smooth velvet as she ran her hands through the air. All she could do was smile, even if she couldn't understand. She sat for a moment and listened to the birds singing outside. Their song was like a harmony. Panpipes filled her head like buzzing bees on their honey-making journey. She pictured them in her mind's eye, soft, peaceful and elegant. Her mind raced, filling her heart with unconditional love. She gazed at him in front of her. Her veins pulsed as she attempted to interpret her feelings. They seemed so loud inside her skull, she wanted to run to him, fall into his arms and feel his skin against hers. But how could she fall in love so quickly with such a beautiful stranger? She fought it, with all of her might. Afraid. Afraid to love. Afraid to hu...
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