misty water-colored memories

So, I was looking through some of my college work, i.e. lesson plans, essays, final projects ecetera and found a few that I thought would be fun to share...

I wrote this poem as a final for an English class at the end of my freshman year in college.

                                             Courage To Move On

I see his picture upon my wall

Staring back as if nothing’s changed at all.

But I know in my heart things are not the same

And I can’t help but feel I bear some of the blame.

The touch of his arm wrapped around my waist

Brought comfort and love with every embrace.

Each kiss, like the first, full of passion and desire

No one ever thought they could put out this fire.

I try to move on placing his face in my past

But four years of memories and feelings are hard to lay rest.

I keep wishing and hoping he’ll show up one day

Take me in his arms and feel sorry for his mistake.

My mother keeps saying don’t worry you’ll see

You have nothing to worry if you’re meant to be.

So with new courage and strength I find deep in myself

I clear off the walls and redo my shelves.