Oh Shakespeare!

Why art thou so confusing?

You write in a language I don't understand.

I read your plays with a translator in hand,
Is it a code? A puzzle? A secret spell?
What is it you're trying to say? Please tell!
I must read your work in English class,
But if I don't get it, how can I pass?
This unit is very complicated,
The words you use are simply outdated.
Was this your main intention?
To cause such incomprehension?
Well if so, your plan was a success.
After learning this unit, my brain's a mess.
But have no fear, I'm able to recover.
At least 'till next year when I discover,
Another one of your plays I must analyze.
But maybe, just maybe, by some surprise,
In time, that I will grow to like thee,
I will just have to wait and see.
You know, a lot can happen in one year
But for now, goodbye Shakespeare!

A Child's Rain

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Up above all the clouds, the sea,
Is leaking crystal drops on me.
The clouds are getting rather thick.
They must repair the holes real quick.
The ground is getting very wet,
If it gets a cold I'll call the vet.
The trees are catching lots of rain,
I hope it's not causing them any pain.
I bet the flowers are fine and dandy,
For them the rain is pretty handy.
People run into whatever is near,
But it's just rain, what's to fear?
I enjoy all these rainy days.
Rain is good, I hope it stays.
If it does, and never stops,
We'll make some boats with pointy tops.
Oh boy, I hope that it doesn't hail.
Well, that's just a whole other tale!

A Poem

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You sparkle even brighter than the sun,
I just know deep down that you are the one.

I feel that we belong together,
Our relationship will last forever.

You loved me ever since the beginging.
Now you have got me spinning, with joy.

You are protecting and forgiving,
You make this life I've got worth living.

I know I can tell you anything,
Yet you already know everything.

You're the Light of the world, and I'm happy to see.
And I am so glad that God, you love me, for me.

What If?

What if dreams were only meant for dreaming, would that make you stop?

What if struggles were mountains, would you persevere to reach the top?

What if friends were actually flowers, would you have a bouquet?

What if this world ended tomorrow, what would you do today?

What if the sky really was the limit, would you learn how to fly?

What if life only lasted a minute, would you let it pass you by?

What if inner beauty showed, just how pretty would you be?

What if Heaven had a door, in the end would you have the key?

What If ... ?

Going Slow

No need to hurry, no need to rush.
Where do you need to go?
It all can wait, stop for a while,
You've just got to take it slow.

Don't zoom through life,
Smell the roses, take a break,
You've got plenty of time.
Slow and steady wins the race.

You don't want to miss out,
Speed is not the key,
Life's not a competition,
Slow is what you've got to be.

Turtles like to move slow,
And they have a long lifespan,
Maybe we should be like them,
They've got a pretty good plan.

If you spend your whole life rushing,
Where do you think you'll get?
We all end up in the same place,
So have you caught on yet?

Don't go fast, enjoy the ride,
It is better that way.
So when you're asked why you go slow,
You will know what to say!

I'm Not Alone

In this world,

I'm living in.
God is with me,

Through thick and thin.
He'll never leave,
Or run away,
He is here,
Here to stay.
I will not fear,
I will not hide,
He'll stand by me,
By my side.
When I feel ,

I'm on my own,

I'll always remember,

I'm not alone.

What Money Can't Buy

Money is used for lots of things,
Food, clothes, puzzles and dolls,
They are all items that can be found,
In many shopping malls.

But compassion, trust and love,
Have no cost, fine, or fee.
They aren’t your average product,
They are more important you see.

No one can put them in your hand,
No one can take them away,
They can never be lost,
You’ll have them day after day.

They can’t be purchased or sold.
Or can be a generous loan,
These very special qualities,
You have to find on your own.

All these qualities make you rich,
Even though you may not own a dime.
If you have these you’ll be blessed,
With wonderful things in time!

Blanket

The Blanket brought warmth to a homeless man

The Blanket provided comfort to a scared little girl

The Blanket soared behind a curious superhero

The Blanket was a place mat for a picnicking family

The Blanket became clothing for a new born baby

The Blanket made a tent for some campers

And the Blanket of His love gave me life.

Rough Not Tough

A vandal

A thief

A criminal

In a town

In YOUR town.

Jini grew scared

Frightened

By the reporter’s words.

She goes up to her room

Sits in silence

Until . . .

A noise

A roar

Interrupts

Disturbs

Her thoughts.

She looks out her window

To see a man

On a motorcycle.

He looks rough

Wild hair

Black leather jacket

Hard face.

Could he be

The criminal?

He stops

Grabs a bag

Begins to search for something.

Jini wonders

What is he looking for?

A gun?

A knife?

A bat?

Then a small

Worn

Brown book

Appears in the man’s hand

With the words

Holy Bible on the cover.

He opens the book

Reads aloud.

In shock, Jini steps back,

Regretful

Feeling truly sorry.

She realized what she’s done.

She judged this man,

This stranger

Because of his appearance.

It turns out

Rough isn’t so tough after all.

No One But Him

No one can mend a broken heart
No one can fix, what has fallen apart

No one can settle a raging wave
No one can foretell the acts of the brave

No one can perfect the Shepherd’s sheep
No one can create oceans as deep

No one can cause us to rise from the dead
No one can give food to who need to be fed

No one can make the blind see
No one can give you eternity

No one can turn water to blood
No one can dry out a massive flood

No one can cleanse the heart of sin
No one can know what's truly within

No one can know what tomorrow will bring
No one can do these, but Him

Apple

I have written this poem in honour of the apple!

It's red, green, and yellow too
With a core in the middle, just like you
It has seeds, a stem, and maybe a worm
It is usually crunchy, juicy and firm
It is a recommended snack
That you can bring to school in your backpack
It will fill up your stomach, and stop those growls
You’ll be happy and full, with no reason to howl
Though when you’re done eating, you might just need,
To go to the backyard and plant a seed
So you can grow, your own apple tree
That will have enough apples for you and me
You’ll make apple sauce, and many apple pies
You can make apple people with seeds as their eyes
But soon you’ll get sick, and never want to see,
Another apple, but maybe
An orange