tourism

Being in paris, to me was really getting what creative writing means. Not everyone really understands the whole creative side to it, and it's kind of sad. The best part about creative writing, is in the title. It's the whole feeling of letting your creativity flow through words, and when you're inspired and creating, that's when the magic happens. That's what happens when you come up with something amazing in five minutes. Then you sit back and wonder "how did i do that???"

If you really knew me

If you really knew me, you'd know i'm definitely not an outdoorsy person.

You'd know that i'm really not that shy. 

You'd know how much i eat, if you really knew me. Which is a lot.

If you really knew me, you'd know that this is my favorite class,

and that my biggest pet peeves are frizzy hair and stupid questions.

If you really knew me, you'd know 

that all i really want is to make a difference.

And that honestly, that's all i think everyone wants. We just want to be

remembered.

If you really knew me, you'd know that i don't have a type. I'm just drawn to

confidence, a good heart, and honesty. Keepin' it real, you know?

If you really knew me, you'd know that music is my medication,

and i hate being cold, two faced people, and fake moments.

If you really knew me, you'd know that my favorite things

in the world are: toaster strudel, chick flicks, and laughing.

If you really knew me, you'd know that i worry that i seem

vain, even though deep down, i don't think i am.

If you really knew me, you'd know that i'm a deep thinker,

and that i have a crazy imagination, which leads to

crazy dreams. You'd also know that i love dreaming,

which also means i love sleeping.

You'd know that i used to be confident, but i don't know

where it went. And that i'm slowly getting it back.

If you really knew me, you'd know that i don't want this

class to end.

jealousy

Bows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
I've looked at clouds that way

But now they only block the sun
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way

I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down, and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all

Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way

But now it's just another show
You leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away

I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take, and still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall
I really don't know love at all

Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way

Oh but now old friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they tell me that I've changed
Well something's lost but something's gained
In living every day

I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all

I've looked at life from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all

This poem by joni foster makes me jealous because i love how well it flows, and how beautifully it explains life. It's one of those poems that make you sit there and think "i know exactly how they feel." It's so honest, and down to earth. My favorite line says "i really don't know life at all."