Weekly Short Stories Contest and Company! discussion

interesting... i like it

Title: Reality's Web

In a world so sick with pain,
I rack my brain.
There isn't much I can think of,
But that's only because of lack of love.

Reality sets in though,
and I realize loves not perfect; no.
The pain sets in,
and reality brings me back to my sins.

I'm riddled with them,
but that's because my perfection has yet to come.
Then reality speaks to me,
and I look at the sea as it greets me.

I fall.
Nothing's there to catch me.
And I look down to see
my funeral's turn out.

It's pretty darn good.
It's too bad though,
Reality just couldn't catch my glow.

Lol, thanks, Alex! And I did read yours and I've decided that it's...what's the word...it makes you think. But there's a word for it...I just can't figure it out though.

Haha

can i use a poem that i put in the love is... contest or do i have to write a new one?

It's in the first post here, you can't use a poem that you previously used for a contest in this group.

Title: Reality?
By: Kimathy.

is this reality?
this harsh world of hate?
can it possibly be real?
do we really accept it?
can this truly be the reality?
why does no one change it?
why are we stuck in this?
can we change our reality?
is it possible?

I know it says that, but I didn't know if the love is contest counted cause it wasn't a regular weekly contest, and it hasn't been voted on yet...

*shrugs* True.

i mean, i'll take it down from the love is contest if anyone objects to it being in both places... but i really think it goes well with this topic...

Waiting to Behold (The Reality of Love)

At times, we say love is cruel.
But the cruelty lives not in love,
rather in human errancy.

It is our sinful nature
That causes us
to deceive,
manipulate,
harm,
betray.
Herein the cruelty lies:
It is the Fall of Man.

True love,
Pure love,
Has no such cruelty.

It is the breath of God.
The way of the heavens
to life,
beauty,
passion,
joy.
Herein lies the reality,
The reality of love.

That love,
The true, pure love.
That is the love
I cannot wait to behold.

Beautiful, Kristen! So true too. Another great poem from you! :D

Alex (Reader, Writer, and All Smiles) wrote: "Kimathy wrote: "Title: Reality?
By: Kimathy.

is this reality?
this harsh world of hate?
can it possibly be real?
do we really accept it?
can this truly be the reality?
why does no one cha..."

thanks :]

Poetry isn't really my thing, but I thought I'd have a go and gratefully acknowledge the help and advice I have received from Jan.

Why We read

Reality we do not want
Romance is what we crave
The exciting, imagined truth
That glorifies the brave.

We want a happy ending
Where life is always good
And love comes a-galloping
Where reality once stood.

Swooning lovers defying odds,
Demons trounced, dragons slain,
Together in their dream-lit world
Fair princess, bold knight again.

Thanks Alex, but I can't take all the credit.

Alex, I really like your poem! You know, it reminds me of something. This sounds crazy, but I used to wonder if our whole life was just a dream. I don't quite think that's what you were trying to write, but it reminded me of that! It's great!

Stephanie, I enjoyed yours too! Made me think! You are a great writer!

Kimathy, your poem was great! The concept is incredible. I totally agree with what you were saying, and I like the way it was written. Really, why does no one change our world if we're living in this hatred?

Kristen, I enjoyed your poem! It was written well and is VERY beautiful! I loved it!

David, your poem had a great concept! And it was written well! I like how it relates to books!

Everyone's poems are great. I just thought I'd tell you all that since I haven't posted lately!!

Dreamers

I dream of becoming a dancer.
Floating gracefully across the stage,
Lights shining in my eyes,
The audience applauding,
Having the time of my life.

But in reality, what are the odds?
There are millions with the same dream.
Can I be the one who makes it?
Or am I just a dreamer?

Should I face reality?
Lose hope, crush my dreams.

Or should I stay a dreamer?
Where at least I'd have a chance.

Even if it's a one-in-a-million chance.

I like that you wrote about dancing Annie. I'm a dancer too. I'm actually a junior dance major at Mercyhurst College right now. Hoping to have a professional ballet career.

Wow, that's really cool!! That's what I want to do someday! :)

Wow, Kristen, I love yours it's so beautiful!

Reality

Reality is,
a fickle thing,
and with pain and hardships,
reality can sting.

Reality is,
a state of sense,
where things are real,
real and tense.

Reality is,
an obstacle really,
for imagination is blocked,
for imagination is "Silly".

Reality is,
a thing of the past,
without free will and mind,
reality, will never last.

thanks Stephanie!

haha, thanks Al

No problem, Kristen. And good job Thomas, I enjoyed your poem too.

I loved your poem, Thomas! :D

The Reader


I lost myself
In a book....
And I went flying
And dreaming, and crying
And made new friends
And had a sad end...
Had a laugh, had a smile
A bad time for a while...
Sang a song, danced a dance
Had a whirlwind romance
In the past, I wore dresses
That were fit for princesses
Lived in castles
Lived in Spain
Sailed on tall ships
Went by train
Basked in sunshine
Sang in rain
Closed my book
I'm back again
To Reality.

oooh, i like it Jan. You have great creative talent :)

My Reality


Here I am
My reality
Confusion and hope run through my mind
Both happiness and sadness pass though my heart
Friendship is bittersweet
My dream, is someone else's reality

um, I hate to be a nag but, polls please?

Please vote in all the polls people! Even if you didn't write anything...we need more voters!