Life Behind Glass




I created this thread to put in my occasional writings of poetry. I rarely write poems because I feel I can't do it *lol*... but sometimes, a good one comes along, and I'm the type of person that likes feedback.

Before people flame (constructive criticism: good! harassing flames: bad), I may want to remind you that poems do not have to rhyme, nor do they need to have a special metre.

I hope you'll like the collection of 'Life Behind Glass'.


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~ In A While ~



I was staring out into the skies today
Heavy and thick, the snow fell
A distant echo
Of something that happened not long ago


Hungrily, I opened the window
Let the flakes fall on my face
Caress my skin
Awaken me from the daze I've been in lately


Do you remember, my dear, how you held me close?
It was windy and cold
But the sun shone
Snow sparkling around us


Do you remember, my dear, the scent of me?
Your nose, your breath
Tickled my neck
Sent shivers down my spine


Do you remember, my dear, the evening after?
That one sweet, light kiss
Like a soft summer's breeze
Like a snowflake on my face


And yet, through all the memories,
Things developed so differently
Than we both had thought
A week ago.


In a while, my dear,
Maybe you'll see the chance you had.


In a while, my dear,
Maybe I'll still be waiting.


In a while, my dear,
Maybe we can try again.

An explanation is in order, I guess. You see, this (in a less poetic style) actually did happen to me not that long ago *sighs*. Well, it's just all weird. Anyway, I would appreciate some reviews because I'm not very sure about writing poetry at all... :ermsmile:

here's a review you'll have to excuse us, this forum is rather deserted, you see....i try to post in here every day but sometimes its rather tedious :whisle:

You poems are really great, and I'm sorry that the things actually happened to you =/

Feel free to read mine! They're in the topic labeled "Muses" :flowersmile:

Yeah, this forum is a little deserted. Thanks for the review! I'm going off to have a look at your poems now

I'll probably have another one up here soon. I usually write when I get too bored in class...

Right, weirdly enough, I've written a few more poems these past days, so I'll post one now.


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~ Life Behind Glass ~




They say I'm living in a bubble
Trapped in it
Like I don't want to get out
Like I want to stay away
Like I enjoy it
This life behind glass



You see, they're not quite aware
This bubble
It's my only protection
It's my safe haven
It's security
And I'm happy here



I don't mean to shut myself off
Unreachable, untouchable
At least not on purpose
At least not to be special
At least not to **** off
That's not why



Here, in my fantasy world
I can dream
I don't have to see destruction
I don't have to see despair
I don't have to see fight
It's shut away



But I'm scared that it won't last
That it will shatter
Someone will come along one day
Someone will throw me out
Someone will destroy it
It will break one day



It will burst like a soap bubble
You know the kind
The ones we used to play with as kids
The ones that shimmered
The ones that flew
Up high in the air



And, tell me, do you remember?
The soap bubble
Where did it disappear to?
Where did it vanish?
Where did it go?
Do you know?



Well, I found out what happened
I found out
It burst like an overfilled balloon
It ceased to exist
It died
That was its fate



And, you see, I don't want that to happen
To me
I don't want to burst into nothing
I don't want to evaporate
I don't want to fade away
Like those bubbles



So, in the meantime, I stay
Keep away
From people that might shatter my defence
From thorns that might person the surface
From drowning darkness around
My chosen prison



And I rise, up high in the sky
Like the bubbles
Soaring away from harsh reality
Soaring through a chaotic blur
Soaring towards light
Towards a new life


Towards a place

Where I won't have to protect myself
Where I won't be forced to lead

A life behind glass.





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he he I really liked this one Rox...It was actually the first thing I read in my new lj...... I didn't know you were doing things here other than Fragile and the FF's sorry... make sure you keep putting them in the lj and I'll read them.....good job :flowersmile:

Wow, those are really great. I'm impressed by anyone who can write such lovely poetry with such passion and meaning. Keep it up :flowersmile:

Thanks! Another one I believe is sort of fluffy and cute *lol* Say what you think!


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~ A Poem ~



It's cute, the way you're looking
You think I can't see you
Think I'm too engulfed in what I'm doing
What I'm writing
But I notice
I always do


I look up and give you a smile
Small and weak, it may be
But you've been waiting for it all day
I know you were
Because I was waiting
For you to look


I'm writing again, but see you still
From the corner of my eye
You excuse yourself from your friends
Make your way over
Over to little me
The lone girl


I grin up at your face, a faint blush
Appearing on both our cheeks
"What are you writing?" you ask, interested
Intrigued, fascinated, somehow
"A poem," I answer
"Just a poem."

Wow! I love that, really! It captured my attention so well.....it's not so light and fluffy i think...I think it's more emotional than your other ones, if you will. But that's just my opinions ^^

Glad you liked it. I think it's emotional, but kind of cute... I had to grin when I was writing it all the time. Anyway, happy you think it's good. :flowersmile:

hee hee, this one ^ looks familar....

enjoyed your poetry!

Hahaha... *laughs* well, check on the Staff Table now, my dear

My, my, my! Things are getting interesting at the Staff Table!

Just where are we going with this?

Well, well... in these dark, troubled times, among war, other things might start blossoming...

Your poems are good. I find them very intriguing. Keep it up. If you are bored, you can read my poems: Christine's Crazy Poems, which are very odd.

-christine-

*grins* You are the Herbology Professor! I'll get my trowel! :flowersmile:

*grins* You are the Herbology Professor! I'll get my trowel! :flowersmile: [/b][/quote]
*lol* Hogsmeade weekend...

hee hee, this one ^ looks familar....

enjoyed your poetry! [/b][/quote]
Did I mention you two are cute? No idea if you are dating in real life but your characters are :flowersmile:

Beautiful, Phoebe! ^^Cute little poem; I liked the Behind the Glass the most. I feel identificated with your case; my shrink is trying to pull me out of my shelter - but I don't want to!!! LOL Beautiful really.

I agree, there's not too much people in here. There's lot of poems without answers... mine as an example (pathetic -__-) That's sad, there's good work in here.

A question: Are you allowed to post this kind of poems? Because I thought it *had* to be Harry Potter related. If it isn't then I'm posting more of my lil strange poems right away! :sorcerer:

See you!

hi im fireliy but my name is leah and i think your poems are great i write poems too so dont be shy as to have a look see at them ill keep checkin for more ! leah mae

Thank you!

@ Nadia: Non-HP poetry is allowed in this section, so go ahead!
@ firelily: I will ASAP!

Yes, I'm striking again! This poem can be seen as the part II of 'In A While' <IMG class=inlineimg title=">_ *cringe*

And yes, it is personal... it's what I was feeling like today.


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~ Over You ~



So we met again
One evening
Unprepared, I might add
But it's not as if we didn't know
That day would come


We agreed on it
On friendship
Not more, I know
But it's a hard thing to define
After what happened


Nobody even noticed
Or guessed
We acted our roles
Nobody would ever have seen
If the story hadn't travelled


And now I'm here
Sitting, thinking
Alone, in my room
Maybe I'm not fit for that mask
I had to wear last night


I thought I was over you.

Ow... it's so sad :sad:
Cr*py thing you are feeling that way.
I hope you are feeling better by now -it's said that expressing yourself helps I hope so.
Good work and thanks for letting me know about non-HP poems-thing, I'm posting them here them ^^ Bye!
Nadia

Yes, poetry definitely helps. I guess I only write when I feel especially down *lol*

That's a sad thing. Don't get me wrong, it's great to express youserself with poetry, but feel the need to feel down to be able to write it is omewhat deperssing. Poetry is about describing feelings, I suspect ( ) -- my sis is the real expert -- so when you are just *feeling* or meaning to explain a feeling one should (should! Yet it's not like that most of the times) be able to write it down in poetry... Well, again, my sis is the real expert... Oh, I posted some other poems of mine, in the Sphinx & Harpy (which should be a Manticore)'s corner, I would like your opinion on them maybe... :flowersmile:
Oh and if you like them wait until you read my sis'

Me too ! or when I'm extremely moddy............ please check my poems...... (Chimaera's poetry)