Poems and Poets

Hey everyone, I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. I'm taking you on my trip to the OCBC Skywalk, in Singapore. This Skywalk is in between two "Super-trees", that are made of strong metal, and are a prominent part of the Singapore skyline. *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com View from atop the skywalk. This view is of the more secluded part of "Gardens by the Bay"

There was a time I knew what I wanted There was a place That used to give me it I ruled the world At least the one that was mine I wasn't alone But there wasn't a crowd all the time There was a time When life meant happiness Sugar and hearts That used to give me it -Poem Fanatic

You won't let me get a word in So I have to scream You won't listen just like that So I start to weep You stop caring the second I Contradict your speech You then think of your pride So you start to scream It wouldn't be my fault If you let me speak The second you deny my speech I will start to bleed But what you fail to see Is that you stopped listening So you started this whole thing. -Poem fanatic

I never thought That this day would come That you would end up Chaining my life I never knew That this day would come That you'd keep me And my thoughts a prisoner I never considered it That this day could come That you'd torment me For your pride I never had to hope That today wouldn't come That there wouldn't be a day When you'd refuse to listen I never felt That you would be my devil That you would be my enemy But that day has come -Poem Fanatic

I don't need an explanation I don't your guarantees I don't need your reactions I don't need an apology I don't need your helping hand I don't need your cheerful smile I don't need a favour  from you I don't need your make-up time I don't want it Whatever you're offering I don't need it I'm fine without you there I don't want it Whatever you say is mine I don't need it I'm fine without it in my life -Poem Fanatic

Hey everyone! It's time for another Saturday Snapshot, and this week I'll be sharing some more pictures of my trip to Singapore. These are some snaps of my "tourist detour". I visited the URA, or the Urban Redevelopment Authority in Singapore. My cousin encouraged me to go after having visited the place on a field trip.  This government office is open to the public, and they are able to view all the changes that will be made to the country over the next ten years. Among other things, there are games that help kids understand how hard planning is, a wall that takes us back in time and a 3-D map of the country. Let's get started!  I was really impressed with the whole concept of the URA. It's proof to the citizens that change is going to happen, and it gives the room to move themselves out of or into an area, and also allows them to plan efficiently for the future.

Drop the pebble into the river Skip the stone into the lake Watch out for the ripples Because they'll be there Shake the branch of the tree Snap the stem of the plant Watch out for the leaves Because they'll be there Break down the door Hammer in the nail Watch out for the splinters Because they'll be there -Poem Fanatic

I heard that you, Wanted to go away, Wanted to leave this place, Wanted to do something different I heard that you, Needed a helping hand, Needed a better friend, Needed a way to move on  I heard that you, Wanted to change your name, Wanted to break the rules, Wanted to act like you don't care, I heard that you, Needed a partner in crime, Needed another day Needed something different I heard that you were Practically a  Different person  Than the one you used to be I heard that you Were me But now you're just a  Voice in my head -Poem Fanatic

Hey Everyone, I'm back with another Poetry Appreciation post. This won't be a very long review, in accordance with the length of the poem, and instead will simply point out a few things in the writing of this poem.   I was surfing through a list of modern-day poems when I came across this one. It struck me immediately, and stood out for all the right reasons. The poet personifies the sun, the wind and a tree and does it very well. I was drawn into her short descriptions and her casually dominant use of imagery.

Fazed by the thought of complexity, Distressed at the sound of anger, Denied the expression she requires, She, is lost to the world Forced into a comatose state, Pushed away from the core, Trembling it runs away, Her emotion, is lost to the world Balanced on the edge of a cliff, Tipping over into a hole, Shivering on the brink of extinction, Her words, are lost to the world -Poem Fanatic 

The whistle is blown The race has begun Everyone's running The race has begun The race hasn't ended It never will The race that is life Is  not a thrill Adrenaline surges But it soon comes to a stop What is the point Of running a never-ending race? The whistle is blown The race has begun Everyone's running Except for one -Poem Fanatic

There was a secret chord That managed to lift my mood There was a secret key That managed to turn me There was a special place That managed to help me be There was a special room That managed to make me happy There were so many things There were so many joys There were so many little beings That no longer are the same There were too many things For me to care about anymore There still are a few But they're different Just like me -Poetic Fanatic

She slides it across the room Drags it down the stairs Pushes it out of the house Pulls it into the forest Throws it into the river It will find its way back home No matter where it lies No matter how far away it sleeps It will find its way back home For home is in her mind She may stab it with a knife She may electrocute it with a wire She may shoot it with a gun It will find its way back home For doubt, Home is in her mind -Poem Fanatic

Hey everyone, I'm back with a new post, and a new meme! Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the " Broke and the Bookish ". I may not be participating in each post, but this week's list was about books, so I decided to join in.  "Top Ten Books Set outside the US that we've enjoyed":

Hey guys! It's the beginning of a new week again- and that means reading updates! I read quite a bit this week, and am slowly catching up to my Goodreads Challenge. I've now read 46 books out of 100, although I'm supposed to be close to 53.   I finished reading Set in Stone by Catherine Dunne. Although some parts of the plot were predictable while others were full of surprise, I enjoyed the book. The simplistic writing allows the reader to pick up on all the emotions weaved through it, giving the book a dynamic feel. You can read my review here.

Publication Date: June 4th 2010 Genre: Realistic Fiction My Goodreads Rating : 3/5 Source:  Own Copy I recently finished reading " Set in Stone " by Catherine Dunne . Although some parts of the plot were predictable, I really enjoyed this story. The story revolves around an Irish family.  Lynda is a Mosaic artist who works from the house, while her husband Robert is a Developer. Their daughter Katie studies at a university away from home, and their son Ciaran lives at home but goes to a college nearby. The family has had a horrible past- linked only to Robert's brother Danny.  As the story unfurls, readers realize why Danny is such an issue, and what he has to do with their present day lives. A new character is introduced to the family near the beginning of the story. Ciaran's friend Jon needs a place to stay and ends up living with the Grahams. Is he related to the mysterious "Watcher" that lurks outside their house? Is Lynda's family at risk?...

Life as a Gypsy In an Indian family she was born Yet of a miscellaneous ethos was she Come together did the East and South and created the Gypsy. A life of marvel and travel she survived for the gypsy was a phenomenon Patriotic was she for years that were seven  Rhythmic paces outlined her life, (So stagnant as it was) A melodic matriarch, a performing descendant  Nonetheless the vessel that buttressed her family Would soon choose the path of another stream The Gypsy’s voyage had commenced, The vessel coxswaining her to the south, However it was not the South as she had known it, For this was the south of the globe Her jubilant summers had grown into dry winters However she established a perception for music, Steered by the spirits of the nation’s ancient inhabitants Nonetheless, the vessel that buttressed her family, Would soon choose the path of another stream Once more she was uprooted, This time from her new-fangled home To ...

 Hey guys! Welcome back to another Saturday Snapshot*. These pictures are from my visit to "Gardens by the Bay" in Singapore. I'll post pictures of the Cloud Forest next week, but this week I'm focusing specifically on the Flower Dome. All pictures of the Singapore trip were taking by me- and all pictures of the Spain trip were taken by my dad. *This meme is hosted by Westmetromommyreads.com The artist sees the need for bright colour in this green forest

Dressed like them Dressed like us Dressed like him Dressed like her Acts like me Acts like you Acts like them  Acts like us Talks like her Talks like him Talks like you Talks like me Speaks like person one Walks like person two Draws like person three Creating a person That's unique -Poem Fanatic

It builds, It surges, It dips It peaks It rests It floats It sinks It surfaces It swims It rests It climbs It falls It treks It rises It rests -Poem Fanatic

I'm a fighter You may not see it You may not feel it I'm dangerous I'm strong You may not think so You may not know so I'm dangerous I can smile That's what you see That's what you feel But I'm dangerous I am petite That's what it looks like That's what sounds like But I'm dangerous I can fight And I can smile I am strong But I'm petite I am dangerous -Poem Fanatic

 Hey everyone! I'm back with another IMWAYR post. As you all know, I've recently come back from a trip to Singapore. That has slowed down the number of posts I've been publishing, but the flights gave me an opportunity to read another Big Book for the Big Book Challenge.   I finished reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown , the third book in the Robert Langdon series, and I quite enjoyed it. The book was fast-paced, and full of suspense. Science and symbology were more prominent in this book than Christianity, although religion was one of the major themes as well. I'd recommend this series to anyone who likes mystery, and is able to keep up with sudden twists and changes. Look out for a review of this book soon!

The room is dark, Lit only by the embers Of a dying fire The young maiden Lifts her gaze From the soil she lies on To the thatched roof  That protects her For there, she sees A glimmer of light Guidance she feels Provided by the one with the power It was in reality A tear in her cover That startled her ponder With the rays of the day But when guidance was needed Guidance she saw Refusing to accept  That it was she who gave herself The guidance she required -Poem Fanatic Hey everyone! Hope you enjoyed that poem. I've been wanting to start an active community on my blog for a while- and I decided to start today! A lot of the poems I write target issues like peer pressure and identity, while others are more light hearted. I'd love to know what you think of my poems and the message that underlies them. Comment below, and we can start a discussion!

Hey everyone! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. Today, I'm starting a new mini-series about my trip to Singapore. The following pictures are of the view from the London Flyer. Enjoy your weekend! * This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com

The sea and the forest Collide in my ears Yet my nose smells the river While my eyes mist with tears The salt I breathe The trees I touch The fish I see The hills I climb Are concealed by the city That my eyes see -Poem Fanatic

Scattered, the panic rises Neat, the panic swells Cold, the panic surges Hot, the panic sweats Tired, the panic settles Energetic, the panic jumps Forever, the panic remains Till you're done The panic escapes -Poem Fanatic

Hello everyone! I'm back with an extremely short IMWAYR* post. I've been in Singapore, and between sight-seeing and spending time with my family I haven't had much time to read. I still thought that I should update you on my reading, since I missed the last post. This week, I started one book and finished another. * This meme is hosted by teachmentortexts.com and unleashingreaders.com

As the light shimmers  The water flows The sea is lit But not with nature The sea is lit With the fluorescent Gleam of the streets The sea is lit The sea is lit With the imitation That claims to be nature The sea is lit The sea has forgotten The light of nature The sea is lit With only its imitation -Poem Fanatic

Hey everyone! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot* post. This will be my last post about Spain. Next week, I hope to share with you pictures of my trip to Singapore. I'll be starting another mini-series about it. * This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com Beautiful stained glass inside a Cathedral. 

Written by British Poet William Blake, "A Poison Tree" serves as both a reminder and a warning to each and every human being of the dangers of our nature. This simplistic poem speaks of anger and the way we should deal with it. Using unpretentious yet powerful language, Blake delivers a strong message to all his readers.