short poems, collections of short poems

Shining Star
As the days go rolling by,
You have to keep reaching for the sky.
Let no one steer you away from your course
Cause you are your only energy source.
Keep on soaring both near and far;
Your light constantly shines
You’re a shining star.

Life Stages

At times it‘s hot;
Other days it’s cold.
At times it’s not;
But sometimes it’s gold
First you are born;
Then you die.
What are you gonna do
As time passes by?

This Thing Called Life

Sometimes it’s happy; sometimes sad.
Sometimes it is good, and sometimes bad.
Once it was old; now it’s a fad.
Doesn’t writing these silly poems make you mad?
I’d rather sing silly songs.
It is fun and oh so nice.
Sometimes, you have to wonder about
This thing called life.

Game of Life

You told me to never fear
Cause you would be there to wipe my tears.
Every night, every day
Dad, you showed me the way.
You taught me to play the game of life
One day I’ll be a great father like you
And have a great girl like Mom for a wife.

Daily Routine

I wake up each morning
Stretching and yawning.
Gotta shake a leg
If I wanna stay ahead.
Mom says move it, on the double;
I better hurry, or I will be in trouble.
Out the door, don’t want to be late
I hope the bus driving is going to wait.

Baseball game

Life is like a baseball game;
Every pitch is not the same.
You get several chances at a hit,
But Pay attention
Cause if you miss
The game could be over quick, quick, quick.

Poetry by Natasha Niemi

GITANJALI

By: Rabindranath Tagore

In desperate hope I go and search for her in all the corners of
my room; I find her not.

My house is small and what once has gone from it can never be
regained.

But infinite is thy mansion, my lord, and seeking her I have to
come to thy door.

I stand under the golden canopy of thine evening sky and I lift
my eager eyes to thy face.

I have come to the brink of eternity from which nothing can
vanish--no hope, no happiness, no vision of a face seen through
tears.

Oh, dip my emptied life into that ocean, plunge it into the
deepest fullness. Let me for once feel that lost sweet touch in
the allness of the universe.

HOPE

By: Sri Chinmoy

Hope abides; therefore I abide.
Countless frustrations have not cowed me.
I am still alive, vibrant with life.
The black cloud will disappear,
The morning sun will appear once again
In all its supernal glory.

THE HOPE OF LOVING

by: Meister Eckhart
Transl. Daniel Ladinksky
What keeps us alive, what allows us to endure?

I think it is the hope of loving,
or being loved.

I heard a fable once about the sun going on a journey
to find its source, and how the moon wept
without her lover’s
warm gaze.

We weep when light does not reach our hearts. We wither
like fields if someone close
does not rain their
kindness
upon
us.

HOPE IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS

By: Emily Dickinson

"Hope" is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land
And on the strangest sea,
Yet never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.

I'LL DO THE SAME FOR YOU

I’ll catch you when you fall

Pick you up when you’re down
Hold your hand when you are lost
Turn your frown around

I’ll wipe away your tears
Share in your joy too
You’ve done these things for me
And I’ll always be here
To do the same for you.

My Treasured Friend

Treasured friend, I’m glad I found you;
Our friendship is a gift we share.
I can be myself around you,
Safe in your love and care.
I miss you when you’re out of sight;
Our friendship bond was meant to be.
I think of you with great delight;
You’re almost part of me.
Through fun and fears, play and tears,
We help each other heal and grow.
I prize our time--the days, the years,
More than you can know.
Just harmony for me and you,
The two of us--a perfect blend.
I’ll cherish you my whole life through,
My dear and treasured friend.
By Joanna Fuchs

Don’t Give Up

Don’t let today’s troubles
Bring you down,
Or allow you to question
Your ability

Don’t let life’s little obstacles
Keep you from trying,
Or become the reason
For defeat

Don’t let your fears
Keep you from dreaming,
Or from chasing
your dream

Don’t give up for any reason
Believe in yourself,
And in yourself
You’ll find strength.

I Want You To Remember

When the world brings you down
And hurtful words break your heart
Don’t turn around
And walk away from who you are

Stand up for your beliefs
Trust in what you know
In yourself you’ll find strength
Not in another soul

Life is full of chances
Some you’ll surely take
Though from some you’ll learn a lesson
And those we call mistakes

Just because someone tells you
That it can’t be done
Doesn’t mean you must adhere
Or that you should give up

What I want you to remember
And hold close to your heart
Is that you can do anything
If only you try
It doesn’t matter who you are.

Wonderful Sister

We’ve shared so many memories;
Some filled with secret giggles,
and joyous laughter;
Good times and bad times too,
Support, advice and comfort;
Whatever one needed,
the other was sure to do.

Because that’s what sister are;
A unique and genuine bond,
Original friends from the start,
brought together not only by a family tree,
But two loving and generous hearts.

You are a wonderful sister,
and a wonderful friend to me.

A Mother’s Prayer

I hold you in my arms
And together we softly sway
As I rock you to sleep
And this is what I pray:

I pray for your safety
Your health and happiness, too
I ask God to wrap you in his love
In Everything You do

I pray you’ll never know
A single ounce of pain
That you carry no burden
And that you smile through the rain

I pray you have the will
To make all your dreams come true
And that you find success
In all you set out to do

I pray for your future
One that I hope is bright
And if you have the choice
To always do what’s right

I pray you have peace
And love inside your heart
Not just for yourself
But for those less fortunate than you are

I pray you grow into a person
Who values those you love
And that loyalty and honesty
Are not just things you speak of

I pray so many things for you
Because I love you so
Because you are a little piece of me
My heart and my soul.

Heaven Is

Heaven is a wonderland
Where angels dance and play
And laughter and happiness
Are the music of the day

Joy fills the clouds
Upon which angels roam
Everyone loves everyone
No one ever feels alone

Heaven is mystical, magical
And beautiful too
Where angels old and new
Are watching over me and you.

Angels Are Watching

Angels are watching in all that we do
They see the sadness in our hearts
The happiness, love and hatred too
They know what we’re feeling
What goes through our minds
They know us better than friends
We’ve had all our lives

Angels are always watching
Remembering things we say
The words of kindness
Our impolite ways
So, make sure to say “Thank You”
When someone does something nice
And don’t forget to say “Excuse Me” or “I’m Sorry”
When you step in someone’s path or have been unkind

Angels are watching
They’re Gods little miracle workers
They’re everywhere that he can’t be
Passing out wishes
And granting dreams
To those who are deserving
And carry love in their heart
So Remember, no matter what you’re doing
An Angel is watching wherever you are.

A Wish For You

I made a wish for you
Upon the brightest star

That angels in heaven
Will watch over you,
No matter where you are

For you I also wished,
Health, peace and happiness
And a lifetime of dreams come true
Because I’ve found a wonderful friend in you!

A Friend Is An Angel

A friend is an angel
that carries us through
the toughest of times,
and the happiest too.

A friend is an angel
that watches over us,
and lends support
when times get tough.

A friend is an angel
with a great big heart,
who loves and cares for us
the way that we are.

Blessed

by Monifa Olufemi

I used to be caged, confined in my own little space.
Under criticizing eyes, I was keenly observed.
My heart was constantly yearning for freedom.
Paying reverence, I bathed under the bright full moon.
I felt her divine grace within me, freely flowing.
The Goddess heard my plea, it was soon answered.
Before the year ended, Blessed! I was set free.
Finally! My biological mother gave her consent.
I am now free to practice my craft.
Truly blessed, I even got anointed that same night.
I was eager to set up my altar, out from my drawer to its pedestal.
I thanked the Universe for letting things fall into place.
Now is the time. This is the hour. Ours is the magic. Ours is the power.

Thank You, Friend

Thank you, friend, for all the things
That mean so much to me--
For concern and understanding
You give abundantly.
Thanks for listening with your heart;
For cheering me when I'm blue;
For bringing out the best in me;
And just for being you.
Thanks for in-depth conversation
That stimulates my brain;
For silly times we laugh out loud;
For things I can't explain.
For looking past my flaws and faults;
For all the time you spend;
For all the kind things that you do,
Thank you; thank you, friend.
By Joanna Fuchs

Because you are my friend

Because you are my friend,
my life is enriched in a myriad of ways.
Like a cool breeze on a sweltering day,
like a ray of sunshine parting glowering clouds,
you lift me up.
In good times, we soar,
like weightless balloons
over neon rainbows.
In bad times, you are soothing balm
for my pummeled soul.
I learn so much from you;
you help me see old things in new ways.
I wonder if you are aware
of the bright seeds you are sowing in me.
I'm a better person for knowing you,
so that everyone I interact with
is touched by your good effect on me.
You relax me, refresh me, renew me.
Your bounteous heart envelops me
in joy and love and peace.
May your life be filled
with dazzling blessings,
just as I am blessed
by being your friend.
By Joanna Fuchs

A Friend I Can Count On

When troubles come a callin’
As those gremlins often do,
And my spirit keeps on fallin’
Till I feel low down and blue…
When I look around for comfort,
Someone quickly jumps to mind,
One who always will support me,
And whose words are always kind.
Who will make my mood feel lighter,
Who’ll help beat my troubles back,
He/She makes the sun shine brighter
And gets my spirit back on track.
Who helps the road seem straighter,
And helps me get around each bend,
Who makes each day seem greater,
And that someone is you, my friend.
By Joanna Fuchs

Call Me Anytime

If ever you need to talk
Or just chit-chat for awhile
If ever you need the warmth
Of a friendly smile

If ever you need the comfort
Of a gentle caring hug
If ever you need support
Or an encouraging tug

You can call me anytime
Morning, noon, or night
If ever you need to talk
About anything at all.

If You Should Need Someone

When you feel your world
Has been turned upside down
When every thing goes wrong
And you can’t figure it out

When you don’t have a solution
To the problem at hand
When troubles that plague you
Are more than you can stand

Take a step back
And remember that this day
Is just one day in a lifetime
And soon you’ll find your way
When the time is right

In the meantime
I’ll be here for you
If you should need someone
To tell your troubles to.

The Warmth Of A Friend

When the sun finds its way
Behind a dark cloud
And that’s where it seems to stay
And won’t come back out

When the rain just seems to pour
And there is no end in sight
And a storm leads to one more
And many sleepless nights

It’s so good to know
I’ve got the warmth of a friend
A safe place to go
Again and again.

I Love You My Sister

My Sister,
You may be the younger one
But you’re wise beyond your years
When I look to you, I look up
And I admire what I see
A sister; a friend
So full of love, so full of strength

What you may not know
Is that I envy you
You heart, your soul
The way you set out
To make all your dreams come true

You often thank me for my support
What you don’t see
Is that if it weren’t for you
I would not be me

I love you, my sister
More than I could ever describe
And I’m thankful everyday
That you’re in my life.

More Than Just My Sister

My sister,
You’ve always been a guiding light
As I’ve experienced
The ups and downs of life

You’ve been a source of strength
When I couldn’t find my own
And when I felt lost
You reminded me, as long as there is you
I will never be alone

You always have a patient heart
And more than enough time to spare
When I need someone to listen
Or to know someone does care

You always know the right thing to say
When I need sound advice
And the right thing to do
When I’m faced with decisions in my life

You’re been such an important part
Of everything I do
And I just want to say thank you
For being more than just my sister
But for being you.

My First Friend

You were my first friend
Together we would laugh and play
And whisper into the midnight hours
About the happenings in our day

You were someone I could tell my secrets to
And I knew that they would be safe
I knew I could tell you anything
And you would love me anyway

I shared with you my fears and dreams
And you shared with me your own
We talked about what life would bring
When we were finally grown

You were there to help me mend
My first broken heart
You helped me to see there’s so much to life
And that love was just the start

And though there were times
We didn’t always agree
We’ve always stood by one another’s side
Displaying a sisterly strength
And a loving pride

We were born sisters
And grew up as friends
And I’m so grateful for you
And what having you in my life has meant.

My Sister

Growing up, we didn’t always agree
But isn’t that the way Sisters are supposed to be?

We didn’t always talk,
and often when we tried,
it somehow turned into a silly little fight.

Thankfully we’re older,
and a little wiser too.
And I’m very proud to have a Sister
as wonderful as you.

Goodnight, My Little One

I watch you as you’re sleeping
So quietly you lay
And I think of how I love you
More than words can say

I gently brush the hair
From your little face
And quietly say a prayer
Thanking God for today

As I tuck you in
Sure to cover your tiny toes
I blink back a tear or two
And kiss your little nose

Quietly I whisper in your ear
“Goodnight, my little one,
you’re so precious and so dear.
I love you bigger than the sun.”

My Little Angel

You were a dream inside my heart
A flutter inside my soul
A little gift I wished for
Oh, so long ago

Now you’re my little angel
A little miracle in my arms
You are the life that I breathe
The love inside my heart

There is nothing more precious
Than the mere sight of you
There is no love more powerful
No love more sweeter or true

You are my little angel
My sweet little one
You’re the most perfect thing
That I have ever done.

My Little Boy

Your cherub cheeks
And tiny hands
Have filled my heart with joy
I never knew I could love this much
Until I held you, my little boy

The sound of your coos
And soft little sighs
Is the music of my day
I never heard such a beautiful sound
Until you came my way

Your innocent smile
And tender touch
Have filled my heart with love
A love I never knew existed
Until I met you, my gift from above.

Blessed By An Angel

When the day gets off to a happy start
and you have so much to give
from the bottom of your heart

When your world is filled with
friends who truly care
and all your dreams come true
because you took a dare

You’ve been blessed by an Angel
that watches quietly over you
a little friend of God
who keeps an eye on all you do

And remember sometimes
When things don’t do your way
It’s all a part of some plan
And things will be okay

Because there’s an Angel watching over you
A little friend of God
Who will always care for you.

Angels Are Always There

Did you ever feel a tiny raindrop
trickle down from the sky
and land upon your cheek
when there is no rain in sight,
and wonder where it came from
when the day is sunny and bright?

Did you ever hear someone
clearly call out your name,
and when you turned to look
there’s not a familiar face
anywhere around
and wonder where it came from,
when the voice was there
without an ounce of doubt?

The answer is quite simple you see,
Angels are everywhere
watching over you and me.
Though at times we don’t feel
a presence at our side;
Angels are always there
morning, noon and night
in the most mysterious of ways
looking after us with much love
forever and always.

Angel Without Wings

Our friends are Angels;
so precious and priceless,
and cherished too,
for all that they give,
and all that they do;

For their hearts give us love,
and their smiles give us hope,
their warmth gives us comfort.
And I want you to know
You’re all these wonderful things to me,
and I’m so glad you’re my friend.
an Angel without wings.

musings

by MoonYara

i miss you

and how love was like

this elusive feeling

the crying over it

even the Pain,

i know i'll want it

over and over again

even if i laugh or cry

thousand times

i know i will miss love