What I Needed to Say Poem V3

My Chance

[[I know I already have a version of this before but I wanted to add my newest version because I think it's slightly better than my other one. Let me know if you agree!]]

For two years
We were together
From 9th grade Snow Days
To the day where you
Held my heart gently
Then threw it on the ground
Which it then was severed
A glass globe covered in ice collides with the ground

"It just hasn't been going well"
You began, looking at the ground, unwilling to see my experession
"It's just not fun anymore"
A piercing jolt stabs my body
"So I'm sorry but I'm breaking up with you"
Then a simple pat on the shoulder
As you apparently thought appropriate to cripple my spirit
You then walked away, out of my sight
I was consumed by tears of hurt, sorrow, and confusion

However
I should have said something
Anything
To tell you how I felt
Tos how that I was the victim
Of your treachery
To think that days before
You said to me "I love you too:
That statement meant nothing to your mind
The same as seeing a person lying, helpless, on the street
And walking right by without a glance

Instead of spending that day crying,
(A vision of me wasting away appears)
I should have been stronger
Maybe have gotten a little angry
I needed to tell you
You're arrogant
A know-it-all
That you aren't the greatest person on the Earth

And no, the world would not be better
If they were all like you
But sadly
I lost my chance
To finally speak my mind to you
Because now it's been awhile
Since that day
And now it wouldn't mean anything

Besides
Someday you may hear what's needed
By another person
A revelation of your aura
But it won't be me because I've moved on
I found someone else
My pain put away in a tiny box of my memories
Although like a faded memory it reappers
Once in awhile
But I easily lay it back and lock the door into it's tiny storage place

55-Word Short Story V.3

Saturday Night

The time is late and our last moments approach before he would have to leave. Unexplained nervousness is in the air, but at the same time excitement and calm. My eyes begin to drop closed. He caresses my cheek and my eyes awaken. His face near, our body’s close, anticipation, thoughts scrambled. Finally, a kiss.

Warm Up!

My theme for today: Write about your ideal place.

My ideal place would definitely have to be at a place like my cabin but just a little modified. First of all my cabin is off a nice quiet lake that isn't full of other people who don't own cabins there. Trees surround it of different varieties giving it a beautiful sense of tranquility and a fire pit large enough for all my friends to sit around and a place where you can see across the lake and the stars at night. Generally the only things you can hear are small waves against the rocks, the wind blowing in the trees, loons, bald eagles, and small birds. Everything in that sense can stay the same except I would want a sandy beach instead of mostly rocks. Like my cabin it would have a hammock where I could spend all day or even all night in because in my ideal place it is the perfect temperature: A little on the warm side with a nice breeze but my hammock lies in a sunny spot in the backyard where the sun can blanket me in it's warmth. My hammock also in a perfect spot to star-gaze at night. Inside my cabin there is a room full of my favorite books and books I've never even heard of but are my favorite genres and authors. In that same library I would have a huge comfy chair with a nice coffee table next to it where I can either lay a waiting book or something to drink and a snack. The wall facing the lake would have only windows where I can gaze at the coming sunset. Also in that room, along the windows, would be a soft place to either sit and watch the world or just lie and relax in the atmosphere but indoors. That would be a place too where I could draw and have my camera at the ready in case any animals come walking by. The last area that I would want that isn't like my cabin is a basement with half wood and half carpet [[so my feet don't freeze if I'm walking on it]]. The wood part would have a table and chairs either for food, playing cards, or fun games with friends. The carpet part would have a large 90 degree shaped couch [[to have in a corner]] and a love seat across from it. In the middle is a good sized t.v. for those nights [[or even days]] where you want to stay inside and relax with a good movie. Breakfast is a big meal, lunch is just snacks, and dinner isn't too large because you have to save room for dessert [[like strawberry or cookies & cream ice cream: my 2 favorites]].

I better stop now or it'll never end hahaha. Hope you enjoy my ideal place!

55-Word Short Story V2

Saturday Night

Late at night with our last moments approaching. A feeling of unexplained nervousness in the air, but at the same time excitement and calm just by being near. My eyes begin to drop closed. He caresses my cheek and my eyes awaken. His face near, our body’s close, anticipation, thoughts scrambled. Then, finally, a kiss.

[[In my story I'm not exactly sure about the word "near." I originally had "close" but didn't want to have "close" twice so if you have any suggestions please let me know!]]

What I Needed to Say--Poem v2

My Chance

For two years
We were together
From 9th grade Snow Days
To the day where you
Held my heart gently
Then threw it on the ground
Which it then was severed
A glass globe covered in ice collides with the ground

"It just hasn't been going well"
You began
"It's just not fun anymore"
A piercing jolt stabs my body
"So I'm sorry but I'm breaking up with you"
Then a simple pat on the shoulder
As you apparently thought appropriate to cripple my spirit
You then walked away, out of my sight
I was consumed by tears of hurt, sorrow, and confusion

However
I should have said something
Anything
To tell you how I felt
To show that I was the victim
Of your treachery
To think that days before
You said to me "I love you too"
That statement meant nothing to your mind
The same as seeing a poor person on the street
And walking right by without a glance

Instead of spending that day crying,
(A vision of me frozen in place with shock appears)
I should have been stronger
Maybe have gotten a little angry
I needed to tell you
You're arrogant
A know-it-all
That you aren't the greatest person on the Earth

And no, the world would not be better
If they were all like you
But sadly
I lost my chance
Because now it's been awhile
Since that day
And now it wouldn't mean anything

Besides
Someday you may hear what's needed
By another person
A revelation of your aura
But it won't be me because I've moved on
I found someone else
My pain put away in a tiny box of my memories
Although like a faded memory it reappears
Once in awhile
But I easily put it back into it's tiny storage place

A Time My Life Changed--Poem V3

[[I still can't tell if I have enough images and how I "show" how I feel. Give me any spots you think I can add something!]]

Independence

The key is in the ignition
My hands on the wheel
I check to make sure everything is in place:
Water, wallet, and my purse full of things:
A bag of pretzels, directions, a pair of gloves, a book
(In case I stop and boredom consumes me)
My nerves are strung like a stressed violin; my mind scrambling with anticipation
Here I am about to embark on the longest journey on my own
The road is decided by me, although I must follow the same path to reach the end

I start the car, raising it from its slumber, and drive onto the street
Just my iPod and me, strolling down the highways, freeways, and interstates
However I get nervous and begin to slightly tremble, horrible thoughts explode inside
How could my parents let me do this?
I’m only 17! I shouldn’t be out driving in this dangerous world!
A semi goes by and cars around me honk at one another
(I agree with myself even more than before)
My speedometer reads 75, the highest it’s ever gone
This is too much; I don’t think I can do this.
What if I get lost?
Is that black ice?
That car looks really close...What if I crash?
This is crazy!

But then I relax and breathe…I’m 17. Plenty old to go driving into the beautiful country
Shy hills of farmland, nests of snow, horses prancing in the distance
The sun is high and the sky is the epitome of blue
The smell of new grass slithers through my window and soothes me
A calm acoustic song begins on my iPod and makes me smile
My body is composed and my shoulders rest comfortably as I keep driving

No one is around and I enjoy the moments alone
Moments of thoughtfulness
Thinking of my destination
Pondering my future
How I relate to the song that I hear

I could do this again; hundreds maybe thousands of times!
Just driving to places I want to go and to see people I want to see
I’m ready for the moments like this that will be coming up fast:
Moments of independence

A Time My Life Changed--Poem

Independence

The key is in the ignition
My hands on the wheel
I check to make sure everything is in place:
Water, wallet, and my purse full of things
My nerves are on high alert; my mind scrambling with anticipation
I start the car and drive onto the street
Just my iPod and me, sailing down the highways, freeways, and inner states
My mind is boggled that I’m even here driving to see him
However I get nervous and begin to slightly tremble
How could my parents let me do this?
I’m only 17! I shouldn’t be out driving in this dangerous world!
A semi goes by and I agree with myself even more than before
My speedometer reads 75, the highest it’s every gone
This is too much; I don’t think I can do this. This is crazy!
But then I relax and breathe…I’m 17. Plenty old to go driving into the beautiful country
The sun is high and the sky is a perfect shade of blue
Barely any cars pass by and I enjoy the moments alone
I could do this again; hundreds maybe thousands of times!
Just driving to places I want to go and to see people I want to see
I’m ready for moments like this that will be coming up fast
Moments of independence