Another year, another class. Another group of people I’ll soon call “friends”, another long list of teachers who will get my name wrong in roll call. Today was my first day of Year 9, and honestly, I still feel like a small year 7. It’s been 2 years since I started high school, and with…
Author: Lian
Chasing –
I’ve been chasing after things for a long time But I’ve realised the best things are already with me You stare at me, and I stare right back at you And my heart beats like crazy, and I don’t know why I’m so thankful for the things that make me happy For the people…
PAID MY DUES –
I don’t think I can do this anymore You and me The path isn’t making it through But I still need you You’ve done so much for me And know I’m paying my dues But you’ll only use me for you And I’ll eventually be left aside, forgotten When you talk to me…
NO NAME –
You tell me it’s wrong You tell me I’m wrong I put myself at fault But you say I’m not You indirectly blame me All my life, I’ve thrown the blame on myself Cause it’s better to blame the problem Than to blame the problem fixer You don’t name names But I know…
Time –
They say time heals all wounds That the pain will eventually fade away But the stitches will keep coming undone Every time I try to start over Time seemed to slip away Seconds to minutes Days to months And now I sit here, Mind wandering Where did the time go ? Your smile…
Trauma –
Don’t you know? How much I’ve struggled because of you Without your help Without your voice beside me I’m struck Speechless You call me annoying My trust in you is dead My heart sews itself back up The needle piercing my heart, drawing blood Every word Every text message Hurts And I watch…
Thinking –
I’ve been thinking About you and the past I’ve been thinking About the moments that didn’t last I don’t know how to explain it But I’m glad It’s been a good experience And I’m not mad I’ve been lost for months now Because of you, I see the dark But that’s alright Because…
WHY –
The white turns to grey The grey turns to black The black seems to spread The colours dying inside Why does my heart feel like this? Jealousy seems to sprout inside The colours swirling all around The voices in my head scream Guilt bears me down A tear escapes from within But I…
Options –
I can like you or not I can pick myself or you Time goes on no matter what My options are few Be the person you want to be Not the person others want to see Focus on yourself And not bother about me Time to chose my options There are plenty to…
Book Review – We Used to be Friends
We Used to be Friends ~ Amy Spalding ~ Blurb ~ Best friends know each other backward and forward. James and Kat have been a pair since their kindergarten graduation. At the start of senior year, the two girls are practically inseparable. But by the end of the year, they are no longer friends. James…