'fight the fears scholarship slam'
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Prince Charming was the one for me,
He was meant to save me from my tower.
My Queen encouraged me to wait for my Prince Charming,
Part 1- Mind Games
Anxiety
I have to be perfect
I have to get good grades
I have to be better than others, being compared is not an option
My mom, sister and I have to be happy, no crying, you are weak
Oxygen, wound so tightly in my chest
Bound by the web that holds my heart hostage
Spun by a spider who knows me
A mastermind of deception,
Of winning the situations spelled out for me
By some greater power
With a gun to his chest, wounds self inflicted:
What were his last moments like?
As he bled out, face down in the grass;
all alone with his final thoughts.
The night my best friend took his own life.
Hail Mary...
Am I saying this out loud?
Full of grace...
How'd I get up here in the first place?
The Lord is with thee...
Who talked me into this?
Blessed are thou amongst women...
Not everyone sees me
Some may not even now that I am there
Not everyone knows who I am
Some may not even know that I exist
I hide on stage, back
I am a name on paper,
not a name in lights.
I am the small voice that fades into the background,
I am the cowardly dog who puts down their head,
I am the thought that never gets to be expound,
Because she is afraid she will die before it Sits in my lap hissing This hollow poltergeistOf what could be My dad calls me selfishFor not taking care of my Abuela and her imaginary cat
Looking down on me
are commited eyes.
The eyes of a man.
Behind the stare
lurks Forever and her lover
Future.
Their mercy is gone
as their intentions
become clear.
Thump. Thump.
I stand in complete darkness
Thump. Thump.
Waiting for the curtains to creep open.
Thump. Thump.
Knees Shaking
Thump. Thump.
Heart pounding
Thump Thump
Many people judge me for what I wear
Many people judge my appearance
Many people stare, as I pass by on the sidewalk
Kneel down
On the ground
Lift the earth
Sift it
Through your hands
They're desert sands
Insecure ashes
Shimmering under rays
Stand up
Stand tall
They called out my name.
The class clapped.
They know me,
But they don't see how,
my stomach was knotted.
My heart was pounding.
Beating.
I couldn't see anything
My vision was black,
When life is no longer mine save the series of smiles
and know it’s been hard, these past few miles
A race.. No, a chase? From what I fear most
To know that my body might inhabit such a host
Time crawls by in my chaotic whisper,an observer hidden in plain sight.
Guarded hearts with razor wires, sick smilkes burned my soul, hearts into ribbons.
Now this is a story all about how
I plan to turn my own life upside down
And I’d like to take a minute so
Just read, dont hassle
Fear is not something you're born with
Fear is not something one must hold on to,
Yet so many of us suffer from different fears.
The unknown, death, public speaking
Those are some of my greatest fears,
I closed my eyes,
and took a deep breath.
Now or never.
After all,
what have I got to lose?
3 words, 8 letters
that's what I said
After many years
-of questioning
You stood there
frozen in fear or pride
I don't know
for you never replied
Oh those words,
It was all or nothing, and I wanted nothing to do with you.
It was only instinct that I fear you with, with your fabricated smile and masked appearnace.
While others laughed in a party game, I wept in a ball pit.
They watch me
Like predators hunting prey
They approach me
In an intimidating way
They scare me
With the meaningless words that they say.
Fly young bird
Away from your cozy nest.
Leap to the sky
And Fly.
Fear not the unknown
For all is unknown
The Present and Future.
Fly smart - Fly straight
Introverted
I am no more
as I walked through the door
I feel welcomed here
but there he is near
the tour guide
who is to take me on this new ride
I have a question for him
All of my life I tried fitting in.
Little did I know I was living a sin.
Not caring what I did nor who I hurt,
I was looking for a way out of the dirt.
I wanted to feel special; I wanted to be loved,
Sorry to break it to you but
Conquering a fear is not slaying a dragon.
There is no high nobility, no blood-earned praise.
Where is the clanking sound of a sheathing blade?
Be the masterful orator of I,
That foretasting youth should euphoric beam;
Truth, Truth the savior possession of my.
Though foreign pervade with “noble” act high,
I was a boy, it appeared
Running or walking, it followed
Crying or laughing, it loomed
It was attached
I sobbed
Slowly, it grew
Quick, I hide it
Expose it to light
Its a part of me
The thoughts in your mind can consume your life.
They can cause more damage than a gun or a knife.
The difference between thoughts and weapons,
Is one ends it all and the other, you have to live with.
The thoughts in your mind can consume your life.
They can cause more damage than a gun or a knife.
The difference between thoughts and weapons,
Is one ends it all and the other, you have to live with.
Take a stand and "be a man"
They say
But what is a man to me?
Is a man whose chest is hairy and burly
and whose biceps are ten inches wide?
Is a man whose smell is of oak and musk
When I look at that face there is nothing in. This world more clear then what I see, this is someone who’s achieved nothing. A being so afraid to change it does nothing but stare.The embodiment of sadness and anxiety.
I can't stop thinking about you
Now don't go and flatter yourself
I don't miss you
I don't miss what we "had"
I don't miss it at all
I went to Disney for my Senior trip
The dance team and me could not get a grip.
My frinds were excited and so was I
Till I realized it was time to ride.
Rockin Roller Coaster goes upside down
Pity parties and depression.
Wrapped all up in my emotions.
Feeling's are hurting with no medicine for alleviation.
Visions and dreams. This soul of mine.
Is overflowing with ideas, not bound by lies.
about half of the poems for this contest seems to be about stage fright
and about how they overcame it with all their might
so should i add my own
or just be one of the clones
but im afraid
I simply can't smile like I'm still me
I can't fake it
I couldn't try to be all I can anymore
but that’s not good enough for them
I can’t take this pressure anymore
Fake smile on my face
It was a sunny summer day, I was playing outside with my sister in our backyard my parents cleaning the garage out before the end of the season.
Fear is change.
Fear is not knowing
Why something is happening.
Fear is not being able
To control your life.
Fear is waking up
The feeling of dread
curdles in my stomach
wishing I was dead
out of breath at the sumit
I stood with my legs shaking
tongue twisted and tied
a pressed on smile I'm faking
the poison of your words has done nothing but strengthen
my stomach, the muscles taut beneath the skin.
the powder on my tongue from the pills
worth the retching and trembling bones,
Oh how I wish I had a blue flag
No longer chained by what's inside.
Oh how I wish I had a blue flag.
Hoping life would become simplified.
Vast as an ocean, mysterious and unknown
The walls keep closing
Gasping and reaching, trembling
Cold, Dark, Can Not Move
The walls keep closing
Surrounded by an unnatural darkness
Secluded within a lake of emotions
Beyond the lake and the darkness
Behind a door Lies an escape
May it lead onwards to another lake
Another door, another darkness
What would you do if you knew tomorrow wasn't guarenteed?
If medical coverage became your greatest need?
Could you live your life in pain all day?
Would you have a career if at home you had to stay?
When I was younger, the possibilities were endless.
My dreams were all in reach, but now I forget this.
A feeling of freedom I no longer remember,
Let the drops glissade fiercelyAnd blaze their trail unrepentantly.Bless them, that they may bleed with no contradiction. Oh please,Do not let them be licked awayBy the hasty tongues Of public decency and decorum,Pride and chauvinistic conven
She is, a woman
Strong and bold
Independent
No need for a dependent
Striving and driving
Down the road of success
Competing and beating
She is, a woman
No need for a tuition
In the storybooks, we hear about the heroes who fight the bad guy.
Implying that we must always fight back .
Must we always fight, sometimes I want to fly.
Or does that mean it is bravery I lack?
Crutches.
Two of them.
One strapped to each arm.
That’s the first thing they see,
But do they see me?
Stares.
Looking into a somber, empty future
Bequeathing a speech to a room of strangers
Plummeting into an empty abyss.
Becoming a guardian of your psyche
Acknowledging the precedence of friendships
It’s not something that is talked about but it shows
Feeling like you’re floating on air just to turn a corner and have your wings cut off
To crash on the ground wishing there was another way
Fear, as I’ve found, isn’t worth a damn.
Fear is low sometimes, like on Scuffed elbow Saturdays when
I’m on a boat.
I’m 7.
I remember boats can capsize.
I begin to doubt the integrity of this boat.
I panic.
I’m in a car.
I met her when I was ten
She was the stranger at my door.
The dog barking at me from across the street.
The tree branch knocking on my window in the dark.
I know that friends come and go
But why you left, I’ll never know
I do not know how I became so attached
To someone who could leave my heart in half
Nervous as a bitch
Palms are sweaty and hot and cold chills.
Standing there faceless with
She walks on the side of caution
She dances in the shadows of failure
She cries tears of unspoken words
Even through the fear of the unknown
She is blessed with grace and beauty
Don't expect that others will understandDon't expect they'll give you a handDo expect that on the other sideYou see their thoughts as fading demands Don't expect that you won't falterDon't expect your nights won't be longDo expect that the time it
Mommy. I’m sorry I’m not more like my sister.
I failed my math test today.
Mommy. I’m sorry I’m not more like my brother.
I didn’t win a medal today.
Mommy. I’m sorry I don’t always make you happy.
Stand up about to fight, but it’s already won
I try to prove myself, but wind up looking dumb
And everybody’s round’ the corner, ya they’re sneaking up
Saying that my fear is really only missing guts
inside the golden cageshe sits alonesinging sweetly for the ears to hearhow charming, they chitter, how delightfulif only she didn’t look so dullwith such weary eyeshas she no care for appearance
Walking,
Climbing,
Attaching myself to the rope.
Friends hold my hand,
they see my fear.
They push me forward.
One step,
Two.
Don't look down.
Easy.
I lay awake
at night
in the dark room
with colors bleached in a fault
the only presence is the Darkness
eyeing me
I shiver
Age 2: Loud noises
Age 4: Monsters and ghosts
Age 8: My math teacher
Age 10:The tallest roller coaster
Age 12: Public Speaking
Death scares me
When I forget
It takes care to remind
That it leaves no one behind
Death haunts me
Foreshadowing my own demise
He bought her flowers and bangles of gold
All she wanted though was his hand to hold
Some of his time, and a piece of his mind
He thought the way to her heart was through shiny things,
I hate you!
I stare at you everytime I want to grow
You lengthen my ladder in exchange for my company
I don’t want you near me!
BeatBump
BeatBump BeatBump.
My heart shouldn’t talk like that
But it’s doing it cause I just sat down in a church
Heart thought churches were for other people
Be confident in yourself
Be fearless
Be respectful
Be a good friend to everyone
Be strong
Be kind
Be giving
But don't let people tell you what you can and cannot be
There is no escape.
It looms over you
As if you’re it’s prey.
It looks at you with no regrets,
Casting a dark shadow on your life.
what an odd name acompanied with beautiful peace
It starts with an x and ends in an a
It reflects her true inner beauty
and defines her in every possible way
Her name , her identity, her story
This epic poem is a personal myth about my first time cliff jumping while on a leadership canoeing program in Canada. I went into this trip wanting to become more open-minded, and this is what allowed me to succeed in that quest.
“Don’t let fear put you in a cage”
I tell myself every day
Affirmations of love and happiness and courage
Yet, fear is my life
My cloudy thoughts are laced with fear,
Anxiety, anger, annoyance
I fear my life
It is scary and impatient
With amazing opportunities
And deep personalities
It frightens; I feel frightened
I fear my life
It is scary and impatient
With amazing opportunities
And deep personalities
It frightens; I feel frightened
Just because I’m black Doesn’t mean I’m on crack Doesn’t mean I'm differnet Doesn’t mean I’m failing Just because I’m black Doesn’t mean I have no education Doesn’t mean I’m going to rehab Doesn’t mean I’m going to end up in jail Just becaus
I had met that sweet soul that stole my heart,Those bright eyes that had set me blush,That beautiful smile which had shined besides mine,The amazing mind that wasn´t being understood,
Tick tick tock-
all I hear on the clock,
and I wish the time would move a little slower.
Drip drip drop-
things are filling up the pot,
it will overflow if I don’t get to stop it.
he paid attention to her fake air drummingand took notice to her spacing outhe paid attention to her little hummingwhen her favorite song came aboutperhaps the world was her fear
It’s my turn to speak
I’m so afraid
I’m forgetting all the words I need to say
My legs are shaking
Lightheaded, dizzy
I walk to the front
Where do monsters hide?
they’re in you and around you
feeding off of your fears
they begin to consume you until you do something
i did something
i couldn’t let it continue to eat me alive
I’m afraid
I’m afraid of speaking
Of letting people know my thoughts and feelings
Letting people in and letting them see
All my fears and insecurities
Shuddering breaths, an exhale in each step
Even for a text message, my breath trembles
Planning out my goodbyes
To a friend, once cherished
Scared and afraid.
Will he see me, or will he have recognized me?
Seeing the man who took the pride from me
Afraid and overwhelmed. Life lurking on the outside of my bones, skin still wilted to grasp it as it remains still, untouched and taken away from the naked eye.
I was the bird born of yolk from a master weaver
Who built her nest high above with rigor fever.
Lady Mist lived upon our mountainous soil,
They say pain is physical
A bruise or a scratch
They drill this into our brains
So this connotation we attach
They label us dramatic
And dramatic we remain
But not everyone is happy
I have anxiety.
Why does that seem so hard to admit?
It's just a word, nothing more.
It's what it feels like...
That's what makes it terrifying.
Anxiety makes you feel like you're drowning.
Fear,
Roots from the darkness of our minds
Fear,
Holds back what life may unwind
Once fear infests within,
she’s beautiful with curlers in her hair
she’s giddy as her nails are painted
my big sis
7 years difference
she's the perfect example child
I did it.
You said just a step out would make a difference in the divide between friends and lovers.
Well that step might as well have been a leap for me
But guess what? I took the step.
Your blood starts to pump slowly, where you can feel your pulse in your head
The sound of your heart racing is the only noise you can hear
Your mind starts thinking only about your doubts, of why you're here
Health never lies in this time and age
With little to hide and memories that fade
Death and Life fight out in the day,
Waiting for something to ease the pain
Drowning, I feel like drowning, Drowning in my uncertainty and sickness, I quit and say it’s the flu, But we all know the truth, I’m drowning in my doubts and feverish tears, Back in the beginning, Back at the start, There was an excitement, Tha
The putrid heart,
it shows,
all the retched places it's been,
only i shall fetch it,
shield it from it's known horrors,
replenish love,
save it,
— How can I hero
The putrid heart,
it shows,
all the retched places it's been,
only i shall fetch it,
shield it from it's known horrors,
replenish love,
save it,
— How can I hero
Once upon a time
there was a little girl
she did not know her power
she did not know her worth
Once upon a time
there was a young girl
she did not know her power
she did not know her worth
“Always do what you are afraid to do”
It is much easier said than done
Fear is something everyone feels
Yet no one can describe
We all fear something different
Now, What can I say,A need to avoid Dismay,But to break away.
Learning in closed rooms,Preparing for life, We're groomed,We never assumed.
Now, What can I say,A need to avoid Dismay,But to break away.
Learning in closed rooms,Preparing for life, We're groomed,We never assumed.
The search for money plagues the dream
Creates a goal of unachievable means
Of wanting more than the person above
Getting all that money will be tough
I let my fears hold me, keep me in place,
Too afraid to even show my own face,
I crumbled and shattered, my confidence gone,
But a little voice was cheering me on,
Telling me it's possible to move on somehow,
Fear
Conquerer of all,
Fear
Sweaty palms,
Choking on words,
Fear
Failure to speak,
Failure to reach out,
Fear
No one will see,
No one listens,
Staring blankly at the darkness in front, hearing the ticking of a clock
Tick-tock, Tick-tock
Panic slowly starts to rise in the shadow-engulfed surroundings
Warm breath and strong smile
You could do no wrong but I could do no right.
The tension could be cut with a knife.
As I leaned into you
And I kissed you.
But you didn't know
That I couldn't be tamed
Going first.
So easy it might seem.
It starts feeling like a dream.
It's rattling me from within.
How bad can it be?
Like the calm mellow sea.
Everyone is looking at me.
I feel anxiety.
Through my life, I’ve had to fight going up and down
pushed around, put down, going up and down
Cheated and lied, punished and cried, going up and down
At the bottom, could no longer fight, going up and down
I am timid
A flacid shell of broken catacombs
When the world tries to pull me in I dissapate
I turn to sea form, I refuse to assimilate
For I am so scared that today will be my judgement day
it is not my fault and it is not their fault,
but still it bites and it burns like a cut full of salt
now i live in the vault,
Through small eyes
and a smaller perception
I could see the waters rise
Opted out on my own election
Couldn't bear the size
Waves marking no stagnation
Claims of fun are mere lies
Who is Society
They are inspirational
Exciting
Trendy
A place to be warm
Massive
But Who really is Society
They are mean
Horrible and Cruel
They say things
"Loser"
“Have a seat, please” met my ears
I sank into the seat and settled in
Its easy comfort lured me in
The cushion was simply too good to be true
It was too soft, too snug, too seductive
She dips her purple, sparkling toe
in the pool glowing blue
and waddles to the diving board,
steps onto its stage.
Her round, sunburned cheeks
Hope, once held for me, now lost
Paralyzed by their words of unhappiness
Staring down from their high place in my heart
I feel small and unworthy
Requests of forgiveness are heard and ignored
Forward is all we ever know
The change from inside
Outward shame to hide
Toward the present answer, "No."
Who are they to tell me
The personality
That resides deep within me now?
It gnarls its jagged teeth towards me
"Dare you step this way?!"
The booming rasp of the voice nearly struck me down
Shivers crawled up my skin
It's just a decision.
Fear is crashing on me like a wave
Saying that I’m not enough
Saying I’m still not enough
It reminds me I’ve never been brave
the fear of failing is stronger than the
fear of the world outside my comfort zone.
the expectations:
seem to keep growing:
my own insurmountable mountain.
How will you do this?
the fear of failing is stronger than the
fear of the world outside my comfort zone.
the expectations:
seem to keep growing:
my own insurmountable mountain.
How will you do this?
