valley of love

Raj

I never stopped to realize 

How lonely I would be 

I never thought the day would come 

When you'd grow tired of me 

Your voice was never sweeter 

Than the day you said goodbye 

You'll never know how much it hurt 

Because I'm too big to cry 

If I knew then what I know now 

You'd still be kissing me 

Instead there's someone else's lips 

Where mine used to be 

I say hello and wish you well 

Each time I pass you by 

But you'll never know how much it hurt 

Because I'm too big to cry 

You never looked so wonderful 

As the day you walked away 

I used to say, "I love you" 

But that I could not say

I can't forget you darlin' 

No matter how much I try 

You'll never know how much it hurt 

Because I'm too big to cry

Pretend

Author Unknown

Cover your eyes and look away,
pretend you did not see.
pretend you saw my mask,
and did not see the real me.

just forget what you saw,
pretend I am okay.
pretend you didn't see it,
just turn and walk away.

pretend that I am normal,
but we both know I'm not.
and if someone asks you about me,
pretend that you forgot.

pretend things are the same,
just do it for my sake.
pretend I want to live,
even if I do not wake.

lie for me and smile,
pretend everything is right.
pretend that I am happy
and that I am alright.

pretend you did not see,
and pretend every things okay.
pretend I want to live,
and I want to find my way.

You Think

by Melissa Rose B. Bulaong

You think you're so good.
Think you're so perfect in everything.
You think you can control my mood.
Please, you must be joking.

I gave you all my heart.
I believed in everything you would say.
I trusted you from the start,
and everything went your way.

I guess I made my biggest mistake
when I became loyal to you.
You're one of those friends who is fake
in everything you say and do.

I thought your kindness would last.
But now, I feel so used.
Because when I think of the past,
I thought you'd never give my heart a bruise.

Why did I ever rely on a word you said?
What did I ever do to deserve this pain?
I trusted you, but you hurt me instead,
And I don't know if I could believe you again.

A Ring Of Humor

by Oscar Lopez

A ring of humor that I came to own
Along with it, a heart of stone
Given with love, accepted with a smile
Only to have it last, just for a while

It was to be the one true ring
And that it was, such a painful sting
A ring of humor that I come to posses
A ring to her, worth less and less

My hopes and dreams tied to a ring
But now it is, such a worthless thing
When you were picked, I was not
When she said yes, she had forgot

That another heart was in her way
Love you, she said, still every day
A kiss for him and a kiss for you
A kiss from love, I thought I knew

A ring of humor, oh so very round
A deserving fate, perhaps was found
A ring of humor, now found with me
Now a painful lesson for me to see

The Darkness In That Night

by Josh

A chill in the air awoke him
And he pulled his blankets tight
The booze was running strong
It had been a good night

He felt sick and tried to sleep again
Relaxed and breathed a sigh
The room was dark and silent
And he could still taste the rye

He laid there dazed and lazy
But something was not right
He felt the need to investigate
The darkness in that night

He sat up and rubbed his eyes
And looked over at his side
When he didn't see her
A fear crept up inside

He knew something was wrong
She is never up this late
Now his curiosity
Would make him investigate

He strained his ears to listen
Hoping he could hear her
But couldn't hear a thing
Only his heart beating fear

He stood up and walked to the door
And pause one more time
Again he heard no sound
But saw a dull light's shine

It came from downstairs somewhere
And he knew she must be here
He went down the stairs to find her
And grab another beer

He went down the stairs slowly
And turned the corner to the hall
Took two steps to the kitchen
Two steps that was all

He stopped and stood silent
His body frozen in shock
His mind trying to comprehend
As time ticked off the clock

He watched the look of pleasure
The passion in her eye
As she took everything he had
And gave it to another guy

His body began to tremble
His emotions ran hot
He was going to kill them
Right there on the spot

He walked into the kitchen
And tried to grab a knife
He wasn't going to listen
Just going to take their life

They heard him open drawers
And panic filled the air
They were caught red handed
But could only just stand there

He screamed at them and threatened
And smashed everything in sight
This was it for him
He would deal with this tonight

She tried to walk up and grab him
But something held her in place
She knew something was wrong
By the pain on his face

He fell down on the floor
Overwhelmed with grief
He knew it was too much
He would find no relief

The pain was too much for him
And he began to fade
The anger in his blood
Spilling out along his blade

All the screams became silent
And he felt no more fear
This day would never shine on him
For he would not be here

He prayed the dark would come
And take him away
He would not have to feel this
For even one lonely day

His body shook and he knew
That his time was near
When she came to hold him
And whispered in his ear

I'm sorry love, you know I am
Please don't leave me now
I'm so sorry, please don't die
I'll make it up some how

She told the man to call for help
And tried to save his life
His last words to her were
I wanted you to be my wife

I Won't Fall For You Again

Thomas J. Rowlands

There once was this girl.
She had the most beautiful face.
Her eyes shone like diamonds,
nothing out of place.

Her hair smelled like roses,
that sweet flowery smell.
But hidden in that hair
were bright flames from hell.

She pulled me in close
then pushed me right back.
And I was a fool
to fall into that trap.

A week had gone by
and I felt beat down and broken.
Two months later
and not a word was spoken.

Till one day this girl,
she spoke to me again.
Just like the last time,
I nearly fell for her again.

It was hard to look past
that beautiful face.
But once I did,
I saw those bright flames.

In My Dreams

Loretta Joseph

My spirit's been hurt
So deeply by your actions.
It literally turned me off
To all other attractions.

You were the one who
Broke down my wall,
Opened my heart to love
Not just to you, but to all.

On a pedestal
I held you up; you
Were what made me live
And never to give up.

What a fool I've become
To trust you to love me
How blind I was, how
Couldn't I see?

You were my world or
So it seemed,
When my eyes are closed
In my dreams.

Love Is A Mirror

by Quinn

A sharpened dagger stabbed in his heart,
Ripping in two, ripping apart.

It took only a few words, but her words cut him deep,

Stealing emotions, making him weak.

A two sided mirror true in reflection,
A double edged knife cutting connections,

A place in his heart forever reserved
For the one that he loved but didn't deserve.

She twisted the dagger; it tore him apart.
She stole what was left; she stole a broken heart.

Free From Bad Relationship

Alone

As I sit in my corner and think about your lies,
I have nothing else to do but break down and cry.
You knew it would end,
You knew it would die,
You knew one day we'd have to say goodbye.

You told me you loved me,
You told me you cared
But the rage inside had slowly flared.
The moments we shared replay in my head
Along with all the sweet lies you said.

You thought it was a game
You thought you'd win
But in the end you felt nothing within.
Deep down inside there was a big empty space
That I now realize you couldn't replace.

Something about you helped me see
That without love I'm finally free.
Free from pain,
Free from lies,
Free from having tear filled eyes.

Without your love I finally see
All the horrid things you've come to be.