Jess's Journal: Life Unscripted

Since we are in the middle of the semester, I decided to share a couple of poems I've written at the moment. Since poetry has been a recurring thing on my blog, I wanted to share more of my work for my own personal enjoyment. I have more coming soon, so watch out for more. Dancing When clouds float across mountain tops, Impressions and misty waters stop leaving footprints as they glide upon hearts taking part – dancing set apart on color charted fashionable runways Our eyes gaze Sun sets ablaze enough for one last song crafted by human errors. Screenwriting Like an archer  She shoots and misses She aims --her intended target the screenplay buzzing  through miles  without reaching its  bullseye Like changing gears  on a rough drive through the mountains,  a clear fog reaching the surface.  Like a capstone paper assignment  receiving feedback in red font -- like the my...

For the past three months, I have been writing poems on and off left and right. I've only completed one poem out of three, but here is an unfinished poem I am currently working on. "Anguish" On the surface, I’m happy But on the inside, I’m weeping It seems as if no matter what I do I’m always going to be reminded By past mistakes and past hurts It’s always one step forward Taking two steps back Constantly asking myself Is it worth fighting for Something or someone already lost? For today, I am Job A shell of a girl I once knew Wasting away in the midst Of chaos and confusion – I’m only ashes and dust. The anguish of my spirit And the bitterness of my soul Is all I’ve ever known. Then I ask myself, Does it really have to be this way?