in PH 2021 (School Poems) Poets of Gems Our Own English High School School Genre - Tolerance

Give up or Give all?

 

I walked down the cracked road, the raindrops raced on the track of my neck and back

My mind raced like a wildfire, the smoke filled my head from thinking straight

The clouds trap the sun, not even one of its gold, shimmering rays escaped the cage of darkness

I looked around the deserted shops, not a soul wandered around

The sun broke into pieces and each glittering ray fell into the sea

The world is bitter and cruel, filled with hate.

The once orange-red sky tinged with a deep blue, the night invaded the light

The sky was bland and starless, the trees swayed with the wind,

I sat down on the grass, tiny droplets hung on to their tips,

My mind was dazed but raced ahead.

To err is human, there’s nothing we can do,

But we can decide – to sit in despair or rise and shine anew!

I got up from the patch of grass, my hair strands flew with the wind

The night fell in defeat and the sun rose up.

No matter what others do, stand tall – we all belong to the same kin.

The light is the true hope, the darkness came to distract.

So, what are you going to do?

Slump under the raindrops and let the darkness reign over you?

Or walk under the golden rays of the sun, letting light to rule?

Know that the darkness is permanent unless YOU decide it not to be

No one has more power than you, to decide what’s ahead of you.

Treasure hope in you like the most valuable of jewels,

Nothing can stop you, you will be invincible.

About The Poet

Christina represents the GEMS Our Own English High School.

Christina takes a great interest in writing and poetry. A simple writing assignment was all she needed to unlock her potential and soon it surfaced from deep inside her like fish gasping for air. From there her life changed entirely. Writing became her passion, and she continues to receive the constant support from her family, teachers and friends.