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Legacy
A poetry thread, gathering what a certain someone wrote and left behind....
"Even when this mortal shell is gone...My spirit...will live on..." ~Zemus, Final Fantasy IV Hello. The quote I posted may have come from an evil character that definitely meant something else, but the message itself resonated with my mind and heart all the same. Even after we die, even if we don't believe in God....all living things, especially humans, have the tendency to leave their footprints behind. Even the male black widow spider, cannibalized by its mate after mating, supplies her with the nutrients necessary for her to continue to live. Even though it didn't last, it made a difference. I guess what I'm trying to say is that no matter how useless we see ourselves because of our lack of self-esteem or how great we see ourselves because of our pride, we can still make a difference in someone's life. Maybe that's something outside the comfort zone for some of you, but kindness does keep the world afloat. What you do in your lives can inspire people to do the same for someone who truly needs it. "You can't change the world without getting your hands dirty." ~Lelouch Lamperouge, Code Geass Riddel was that person for me. Despite everything the world threw at her, she carried on and did not waver. She continued to be kind even after finding out she was going to die. All I could be for her was a misguided pillar of support. Years went by after she passed away, and gradually I began to grasp the kind of person she truly was. And over the past few years, I tried showing the world what she meant to me. And some of these things came from unfinished fan fiction works. I gave up many times because I lacked the motivation but recently I felt its spark turn on again. I already posted her poems in other forums, and now I want to show them here. Depending on the feedback, I might post many times throughout the day, once a day being the minimum amount. Comments are appreciated but not necessary. All I want to do is post her works and hopefully someone would be inspired to write. Her legacy will live on. Here is the first poem I wanted to post. And I thank the PC administration for letting me and all writers be exempt from the double-post rule. [Redemption] Frail as I am My mind is more so Though life is confusing I am more so I spout off words Hoping to reach anyone and then turn away Before giving anyone the chance to speak So standing before you now My eyes water up as I choke on my words Redemption for the poor girl that I am Redemption is what I seek For all the words of yours I never heard And for all the words of yours I now never will My foolishness gets the better of me I, the weaver of words I, the child of literature Just me |
[Mistakes]
Yeah I've screwed up bad Lied like it was my life And tried to get through Even though I missed you But don't forget I love you like my friend And don't forget No matter what I'll be there for you in the end Because I love you My friend Yes those mistakes They were quite rough I've lied before But not like this Because I cannot do this Cannot dismiss the feelings of woe The feeling I've wronged Beyond repair But now I give to you The promise that I'll do better Do it better for you Because I love you my friend I hope you love me through my mistakes |
Sorry for not posting one yesterday. I'll post two to make up for it...
[The Fall of Icarus ] Calm The sun rises slowly The ploughman ploughs The sheepherder watches his sheep The ships sail on The port town wakes Chaos Unnoticed to everyone Icarus is in the water The sun had melted Those wings of wax His struggle with death Caused amazing amounts of Fear to surface Futility Screams in the distance The ship lets down its sails Screams in the distance The herder shrugs and looks away Screams in the distance The ploughman just has to finish Screams in the distance The port town lay quiet Closure Death approached like a shadow Stealing away Icarus's last breaths The boy went limp Sunk low into the water All that remains are feathers Light on the water's surface ----- [The Unnoticed Beauty] The lighting played part But certainly not much For the beauty displayed Was certainly her own Those cerulian eyes Soft porcelian skin Amazing velvet hair Pale and Beautiful She was one of amazing grace The way she moved... Simply amazing But tore herself down With acts of pain She held the blades close And watched the blood Such disdain The beauty unnoticed He vowed to protect With light in his eyes He balled up his fists Never again did the beauty hurt Never again did she dance with blades Never again was she alone |
Once again I have failed to log in every day, so here comes two poems. Fortunately my vacation will arrive soon, so I'll have more time to post.
But anyway, these two poems came from a notebook that was found after Riddel's death. I hope you enjoy reading them. [Miseries] Your dark eyes are stark and alarming Your words sound drained and dry There's misery in your bones In life so long yet short you live conflicted Questioning reasons quite obvious And truths you find to be lies In this state I ask you I beg of you quite humbly To close your eyes and breath deep Miseries are temporary When they seem quite permanent you must see They are only as permanent as you make them to be I hope one day to see you smile I hope to hear your melodic voice once more Someday I will Let miseries pass ----- [In due time] Loving as he was He held her hand quite delicately The ring in his pocket reminded him He had something very special to ask Worried as she was She could feel the change The odd tenseness in his actions She worried he wasn't well In due time they join Surprised and loving They belong |
I'm a little late but here's the next poem for the 20th of October. I'll post the one for today later.
Games A curiosity with death so alarming You play about it with a blade Knowing somehow you'll stay alive But you always come out bleeding Suicidal is a dangerous word Things are assumed if you say it If you think it But maybe it's just Curiosity of the game of life What will happen when you lose Is it just a restart Or do you just fade away You think it is just a game |
[Alone]
You sit quietly Crying because of him I sit the same But I know no one will come You and I Should be together To comfort a friend In a time of need But I am here And you are there But let's try to visit soon |
[Snow]
Falling from the pale sky Painting the world with white Softly Quietly We watch Children go out to play But not me Not today |
[Peace]
It looked so nice The melting snow The birds coming out Sounds of wind were all that disturbed Peace at last ----- [The Music Box] Silver Music Box Sitting on the dresser top The once lovely tune Silent with the passage of time... Lonely silver music box |
[Gone]
Am I really awake? Everything feels so real, yet this seems so impossible. Have you really left me? You said you never would, but where are you now? Why is your name upon this grave? I just don’t understand, this must be a dream. |
[The Weaver]
He'll spin you a tale Faster than your heartbeat Which will race The weaver of words Genuine in his lies You'll find yourself falling Believing his words Beyond your best judgement The weaver of words Genuine in his lies |
[Staring through the eyes of death]
Heart aching and pounding She stepped forth In the silence which once held screaming She found herself dying And you stood there Quivering hands covered in blood She reached out She tried to find words But her voice was already gone And you stood there To cause such pain was a pleasure Your smile and gleaming eyes It was apparent you did this And even more that you hadn't cried You just stood there Strength failing Life fading And blood draining She lay down to die ----- [I watched] I watched her heart break As he said those words to her I watched her smile fade As he said he wasn't going to try anymore I watched her tears fall As he slowly turned and walked away I watched her hurt herself As he lived his life I watched her life change After she saw his grave Suicide will solve nothing But somehow she had to try So no more are these two people No more will they make each other cry I love her as my sister But now I am an only child |
[Loss]
We fear it We think of it always But how many of us Really expect it? I feel it now Deep in my soul A fear worse than every before The fear of losing her ----- [Memory] Just sitting around Not a word need be passed We were happy Laughing at those jokes That no one else understood And knowing we held a bond Unlike any other These memories are fond ones But somehow leave me sad Forever I'll hold them near Knowing they are your gift to me |
[Time]
It was a silly time Laughing at nothing But laughing at everything All at the same time I wrapped my arms around you And we both gasped for breath Laughing so hard made it difficult To get the air we needed But somehow we didn't mind It was a sad time Watching all the pain From each other's eyes Knowing we can't help this time I wrapped my arms around you So we could cry together Crying so much made it difficult To see everything around us But somehow we didn't mind It was a loving time Feeling our connection Stronger than we had ever before And staying side by side I wrapped my arms around you And in silence we felt All of the emotions made it difficult To find words that fit But somehow we didn't mind |
[The Girl]
Something about her makes me uneasy… Maybe it’s a slight fear or dislike, But in searching for words to describe it I manage to find none that work… As time passes I’ve noticed No one says a word to her, Knows her name, Or even seems to see her there. I swear she’s just in my mind… A figment of my imagination… My guilty mind, Perhaps, Making up someone I once knew. I see her when I turn away Out of the corner of my eye… She sits in the shadows And watches silently… Don’t you see her? She’s… The girl of my guilty mind The girl I once was The girl I left behind ----- [Nostalgia] I’m drowning in them But still I’m drawn to them My memories So close, But never to be touched again Never to be relived They are only remembered Only to be replayed in my mind Seeing you reminds me Of the times we used to laugh We used to smile We used to love to be together Only memories now I think I’m sinking again… |
[The Happiness]
Happiness he’d never seen before Rest in her eyes Sparkled in her smile And danced in her laughter Such happiness he’d never known It seemed as if it was unreal, As if she was unreal He wanted to pinch her Just to see if she felt pain, To see the smile fade away Her wonder and beauty Untouched by the world And all of its flaws He just couldn’t believe Infatuation Became Jealousy Soon he could do nothing But tear her down, Cause her pain, And give her scars All for happiness he’d never know |
[The Shadow Girl]
Behind her I found my place At her side whenever she needed Whenever she wanted me there Desperate to be someone I watched her every step of the way To try and understand what set us apart To understand why she was someone When I was no one Day in and day out I observed I made myself useful And served as a good friend Often when she was not around People would come to me Asking where she was But not even knowing my name I became her shadow then For over a year I would be such Watch The Shadow Move On my own for once I had no one to shadow And I began to create myself At first I was lost Not sure what to do Or who to be But I tried anyway I made mistakes of course But they were my mistakes And I made sure to learn from them The Sun Flushes Out The Shadow No longer is there a trace Of the weak and forgotten girl In her place I now stand Making myself known as who I am But never will I forget The Shadow |
[Too Much]
Overwhelmed by feeling Circuits fried and overloaded Too many feelings Too much pain Too much fear Too much hurt I just want to scream So everyone will know Just want to scream To let it all out But my voice is small And my lungs wish not to grasp the air So silently I suffer this overload The feelings burst And on tear soaked pillows I lay Waiting for someone to come And wipe the tears away ----- [Crushed] Hated for loving Hurt for caring And yelled at for being I cannot take another scream Not another harsh word Not another glare from across the room I just ask that you leave me be And let me live as me I will always love I will always care I will always be So why not let me? ----- [Heavy Heart] She held her hand to her heart The strings had begun to break And the feelings had begun to burst Overwhelmed so quickly By every little emotion She screamed and cried out Looking for some escape But her heavy heart would remain And the bonds in which it was once held Would prove worthless She was one of a heavy heart |
[Dance]
Feel the pulse Listen to the beat And soon you'll start to move Rise up! Dance to the beat Let your soul free Express yourself |
[Complications]
Complications keep us working Our head spinning to think Of all that lies before us We'd like to believe that the clear road ahead Goes on until the end But somewhere along the way We find the branches have fallen down Maybe a tree or two And suddenly things look so overwhelming But through these complications We walk through life Looking for joy And we live off of it And while my life has it's complications Remember you are my joy I'll always smile for you You'll always keep me alive Even if thing get A little more complicated ----- [Stolen Stars] I could feel it Her eyes were on me again Then we made the connection My eyes and hers Locked together A color I'd never seen before And a sparkle in her eyes I'd only seen in the night's sky Somehow she had stolen the stars |
I've been reading through most of these poems over the course you have been posting them, but just really couldn't think of anything to say because poetry isn't exactly my forte. However "Stolen Stars" really stood out to me somehow. I think it was because of the last line.
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I would love to comment on the others, but as I said before I'm still working on poetry, so I really can't think of much to say. Just thought I would drop by, give my two cents, and let you know that there is someone out there reading through these. |
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And thank you. It really makes me glad someone's reading them. [Stolen Stars] (Updated version) Those eyes on me again I could feel her loving gaze We make the connection -My eyes and hers locked together- Stunning blues I'd never seen before And a sparkle so pure and beautiful That I'd only seen it once before- Shining in the night's sky Somehow she had stolen the stars ----- [No title] To smile is to love To give a little piece of yourself And what harm does it do to you? But oh the joy it brings To the one who sees your grin I try to smile Even when I'm down After the smile is returned The darkness of my woe Is lightened |
[To The Dreamer]
Bring me those broken ones The fearful and frightening ones And somehow I will work through And salvage the happiness Through tears and screams You'll wake in a fright But that's the time of night You need just call me And I will mend those broken nightmares Into pleasant dreams Let me help you sleep peacefully Even if it means losing the sleep I need ----- [To Love] Oh dearest love The touch of which I know not I feel the pangs and explosions But why do you do this? I feel the connection The need, the want I feel the devotion, the emotion the commotion you cause To one such as I Who feels not the touch of love I live with other things Like the wishes The worries The wants Will we one day be... |
[Chord]
The lonely piano was silent A player at its keys Fingers waiting at the key tips Hands urging the player to move them A chord is struck And the loneliness disappears |
[Dream]
Standing on the shore The water drifting in and out I watched as the soft light And pale sky Rained down its colors And drenched the world in blues I watched as the waters calmed The sounds softened And the world blurred Thus was the dream |
[The Tapping Of Inspiration]
Bleakly, She wallowed in sadness at the typewriter A sigh escaped her lips The quiet room embraced the sound until it faded Relieved that, for a moment, there was no silence For the room had grown quite fond of the tapping of the typewriter That sound was one of her inspiration But today the room lay silent Except for the occasional sigh Inspiration was absent and both the typewriter and room itself missed it dearly |
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