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Nausea can be caused by many factors, including stomach flu, viral infections of the inner ear (labyrinthitis), motion sickness, pregnancy , and chemotherapy . If you are continually nauseous, it can be more disabling than chronic pain. Successful treatment can make an enormous difference in your quality of life.
The sensation of nausea can originate in either the nervous system or the digestive tract itself. Most conventional treatments for nausea, such as Dramamine and Compazine, act on the nervous system, but products like Pepto-Bismol soothe the digestive tract directly.
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
The herb ginger has become a widely accepted treatment for nausea of various types. Vitamin B 6 may be helpful for the nausea of pregnancy.
For information on treatments to reduce nausea during chemotherapy, read the article Cancer Treatment Support .
Limited scientific evidence suggests that the herb ginger can be helpful for various forms of nausea. 65
Four double-blind, placebo-controlled studies enrolling at total of 246 women found ginger more effective than placebo for treatment of morning sickness . 66
For example, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 70 pregnant women evaluated the effectiveness of ginger for morning sickness . 1 Participants received either placebo or 250 mg of powdered ginger 3 times daily for a period of 4 days. The results showed that ginger significantly reduced nausea and vomiting. No significant side effects occurred.
Benefits were also seen in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 27 women, 2 and in a poorly designed double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 26 women. 48
One study of 138 women and another of 291 women found ginger as effective for morning sickness as vitamin B 6 . 58,59 Unfortunately, neither of these studies used a placebo group. Since there is only one study indicating that vitamin B 6 is effective (see above), it isn't quite ready to be used as a "gold standard" treatment. Comparing one unproven treatment to another without using a placebo group leaves much to be desired.
Note : Ginger has not been proven safe for pregnant women.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 79 Swedish naval cadets found that 1 g of ginger could decrease vomiting and cold sweating without significantly decreasing nausea and vertigo. 3 Benefits were also seen in a double-blind study of 36 individuals given ginger, dimenhydrinate, or placebo. 4
In addition, a double-blind comparative study that followed 1,489 individuals aboard a ship found ginger to be equally effective as various medications (cinnarizine, cinnarizine with domperidone, cyclizine, dimehydrinate with caffeine, meclizine with caffeine, and scopolamine). 5 Another double-blind study found equivalent benefit of ginger at a dose of 500 mg every 4 hours and dimenhydrinate (100 mg every 4 hours) in a group of 60 passengers aboard a ship. 6 Similar results were also seen in a small double-blind study involving children. 7
However, a 1984 study funded by NASA found that ginger was not any more effective than placebo at reducing the symptoms of nausea caused by a vigorous nausea-provoking method. 8 Negative results were also seen in another study that used a strong nausea stimulus. 9
Put all together, these studies paint a picture of a treatment that is somewhat effective for motion sickness but cannot overcome severe nausea.
A British double-blind study compared the effects of ginger, placebo, and the drug metoclopramide in the treatment of nausea following gynecological surgery. 10 The results in 60 women showed that both treatments produced similar benefits compared to placebo.
A similar British study followed 120 women receiving gynecological surgery. 11 Whereas nausea and vomiting developed in 41% of participants given placebo, in the groups treated with ginger or metoclopramide (Reglan), these symptoms developed in only 21% and 27%, respectively. Benefits were also seen in a double-blind study of 80 people. 51
However, 3 other studies enrolling a total of about 400 people failed to find ginger more effective than placebo. 12,13,60
A 2004 article that reviewed all this evidence concluded that, on balance, evidence suggests that ginger is not effective for post-surgical nausea. 61
Warning : Do not use ginger either before or immediately after surgery or labor and delivery without a physician's approval. Not only is it important to have an empty stomach before undergoing anesthesia, there are theoretical concerns that ginger may affect bleeding.
For more information, including additional dosage and safety issues, see the full Ginger article.
A single acupuncture point—P6—has traditionally been thought to be helpful for relief of various forms of nausea and vomiting. This point is located on the inside of the forearm, about 2 inches above the wrist crease. Most studies have investigated the effects of pressure on this point (acupressure) rather than needling. The most common methods involve a wristband with a pearl-sized bead in it situated over P6. The band exerts pressure on the bead while it is worn, and the user can press on the bead for extra stimulation.
Although the research record is mixed, on balance it appears that P6 stimulation offers benefits for various types of nausea. This approach has been studied in anesthesia-induced nausea, the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, and other forms of nausea.
General anesthetics and other medications used for surgery frequently cause nausea.
At least 8 controlled studies enrolling a total of more than 750 women undergoing gynecologic surgery found that P6 stimulation reduced post-surgical nausea as compared to placebo. 20-25,52,53
On the negative side, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 410 women undergoing gynecological surgery failed to find P6 acupressure more effective than fake acupressure. (Both were more effective than no treatment). 54 A small trial of acupuncture in gynecological surgery also failed to find benefit 26, as did three studies of acupressure for women undergoing C-section. 68-70
In a review of 12 randomized trials with 1,205 patients having a tonsillectomy, perioperative acupuncture was compared to usual care and sham acupuncture for postoperative nausea. Acupuncture was associated with improvements in nausea, vomiting, and pain postoperatively for up to 48 hours. Patients also used less medications to ease pain. However, the effect of acupuncture dissipated after 96 hours. Though the results are promising, the data was not evaluated enough to make a strong conclusion on the future of postoperative acupuncture.74
Studies of acupuncture or acupressure in other forms of surgery have produced about as many negative results as positive ones. 27-33,46,55,62,63
Several controlled studies have evaluated the benefits of acupressure or acupuncture for morning sickness . The results for acupressure have generally been more positive than for acupuncture.
For example, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 97 women found evidence that wristband acupressure may work. 34 Participants wore either a real wristband or a phony one that appeared identical. Both real and fake acupressure caused noticeable improvement in more than half of the participants. However, women using the real wristband showed better results in terms of the duration of nausea. Intensity of the nausea symptoms was not significantly different between groups.
These results are consistent with previous studies of acupressure for morning sickness. 36,37,56 However, two studies failed to find benefit failed to find benefit for severe morning sickness. 71-72
However, one large trial of acupuncture instead of acupressure failed to find benefit. This single-blind, placebo-controlled study of 593 pregnant women with morning sickness compared the effects of traditional acupuncture, acupuncture at P6 only, acupuncture at "wrong" points (sham acupuncture), and no treatment. 47 Women in all three treatment groups (including the fake acupuncture group) showed significant improvements in nausea and dry retching compared to the no-treatment group. However, neither form of real acupuncture proved markedly more effective than fake acupuncture.
Studies are conflicting on whether acupressure is helpful for motion sickness. 39,64
For more information, including safety issues, see the full Acupuncture article.
Vitamin B 6
A large double-blind study (with almost 350 people) suggests that 30 mg daily of vitamin B 6 can reduce the sensation of nausea in morning sickness. 42 For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Vitamin B 6 article.
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Preliminary studies suggest peppermint oil may be able to reduce post-operative nausea. 43Multivitamin/mineral tablets have also shown promise, possibly due to their vitamin B 6 content. 49,50
On the basis of studies conducted in the 1950s, a combination of vitamin K (at the enormous dose—for vitamin K—of 5 mg daily) and vitamin C (25 mg daily) is sometimes recommended for morning sickness. 44
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Medications in the benzodiazepine family exert calming and sedative effects and are used to treat anxiety and insomnia . Benzodiazepines are also used as muscle relaxants and anticonvulsants. They work by increasing the effects of the neurotransmitter (a chemical messenger) GABA. Benzodiazepine drugs include:
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride (Libritabs, Librium, Limbitrol, Lipoxide, Mitran, Reposans-10, Sereen)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Clorazepate dipotassium (Gen-XENE, Tranxene-T, Tranxene-SD)
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- Halazepam (Paxipam)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- Oxazepam (Serax)
- Quazepam (Doral)
- Temazepam (Razepam, Restoril, Temaz)
- Triazolam (Halcion)
- and others
Grapefruit juice slows the body's normal breakdown of several drugs, including some benzodiazepines, allowing them to build up to potentially dangerous levels in the blood. 1 A recent study indicates that this effect can last for 3 days or more following the last glass of juice. 2
Because of this risk, if you take benzodiazepines, the safest approach is to avoid grapefruit juice altogether.
The herb kava ( Piper methysticum ) has a sedative effect and is used for anxiety and insomnia.
Combining kava with drugs in the benzodiazepine family, which possess similar effects, could result in "add-on" or excessive physical depression, sedation, and impairment. In one case report of a 54-year-old man hospitalized for lethargy and disorientation, these side effects were attributed to his having taken the combination of kava and alprazolam for 3 days. 3
Experimental studies suggest that kava, similarly to benzodiazepines, exerts its sedative effects at binding sites in the brain called GABA receptors. 4,5,6
Other herbs with a sedative effect that might cause problems when combined with benzodiazepines include ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) , calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) , catnip ( Nepeta cataria ) , hops ( Humulus lupulus ) , lady's slipper ( Cypripedium ), lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ), passionflower ( Passiflora incarnata ), sassafras ( Sassafras officinale ), skullcap ( Scutellaria lateriflora ) , valerian ( Valeriana officinalis ), and yerba mansa ( Anemopsis californica ).
Because of the potentially serious consequences, you should avoid combining these herbs with benzodiazepines or other drugs that also have sedative or depressant effects unless advised by your physician.
Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates sleep.
Many people who take conventional sleeping pills (most of which are in the benzodiazepine family) find it difficult to quit. The reason is that when you try to stop the medication, you may experience severe insomnia or interrupted sleep. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 34 individuals who regularly used such medications found that melatonin at a dose of 2 mg nightly (in a controlled-release formulation) could help them discontinue the use of the drugs. 7
Warning : It can be dangerous to stop using benzodiazepines if you have taken them for a while. Consult your physician before trying melatonin to help handle benzodiazepine withdrawal or before trying to stop benzodiazepine medication under any conditions.
The hormone pregnenolone is widely sold as a kind of "fountain of youth." However, the only direct evidence that pregnenolone supplements have any effect at all relates to a potential interaction between the hormone and benzodiazepine drugs. In a carefully designed clinical trial, regular use of pregnenolone was found to greatly decrease the sedative effects of diazepam (Valium). 9 The reasons for this interaction are not known. However, people who rely upon benzodiazepine drugs may find them less effective if pregnenolone is added into the mix.
Although they are highly effective for anxiety, benzodiazepine drugs can cause unpleasant and dangerous withdrawal symptoms when they are discontinued.
A 6-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 40 people who had been taking benzodiazepines found that use of kava significantly reduced withdrawal symptoms and helped maintain control of anxiety. 8
Note : This trial involved close medical supervision and very gradual tapering of benzodiazepine dosages. Do not discontinue anti-anxiety medications except on the advice of a physician, as withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening.
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X-rays use a small dose of radiation to create pictures of the inside of the body.
Reasons for Test
X-rays can be taken of any part of the body. They are especially good for looking at teeth and injuries to bones.
X-rays can also be used to:
- Find an infection, especially pneumonia
- Look for evidence of arthritis
- Diagnose heart and large blood vessel problems
- Look for fluid in the lungs
- Look for problems in the abdomen
By using oral, rectal, bladder or IV contrast materials, x-rays can also used be for other reasons, including:
- Looking at the stomach and intestines, gallbladder, or liver
- Small blood vessel disease
- Urinary tract or reproductive system abnormalities
- Bleeding
- Locating tumors
Possible Complications
There are no direct complications associated with getting an x-ray. However, the effects of repeated radiation doses may build up in the body over a lifetime, increasing the risk of some cancers or thyroid problems. The risk is higher in children and women who are of childbearing age or pregnant. Protective lead aprons and collars are used to reduce radiation exposure.
Some tests and medical treatments cannot and should not be avoided. Talk to your dentist and doctor about the risks and benefits associated with the x-ray.
What to Expect
Prior to Test
Before your x-ray is taken, you may be asked to remove jewelry and put on a hospital gown.
Let your doctor know if you are or may be pregnant.
You may be given a type of contrast material.
Description of Test
A lead shield may be placed on parts of your body that are not being x-rayed. This will help reduce your exposure to radiation.
The x-ray device will be placed over the part of your body being studied. You will be asked to remain as still as possible while the images are taken. The x-ray device will send x-rays through your body. The x-rays will be captured on the other side of your body by a computer or on film.
After Test
You will be able to resume your daily activities after the x-ray is complete.
How Long Will It Take?
A few minutes
Will It Hurt?
The x-ray will be sent to a radiologist. A report will be sent to you and/or your doctor.
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Call your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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Other Proposed Uses
- Cancer Prevention
- Elevated Cholesterol
- Kidney Disease
- Menopausal Symptoms
Lignans are naturally occurring chemicals widespread within the plant and animal kingdoms. Several lignans—with intimidating names such as secoisolariciresinol—are considered to be phytoestrogens, plant chemicals that mimic the hormone estrogen. These are especially abundant in flaxseeds and sesame seeds. Bacteria in our intestines convert the naturally occurring phytoestrogens from flaxseed into two other lignans, enterolactone and enterodiol, which also have estrogen-like effects. In this article, the term lignans refers to these two specific lignans as well as the phytoestrogen kind, but not to the wide variety of other lignans.
Lignans are being studied for possible use in cancer prevention, particularly breast cancer. Like other phytoestrogens (such as soy isoflavones ), they hook onto the same spots on cells where estrogen attaches. If there is little estrogen in the body (after menopause, for example), lignans may act like weak estrogen; but when natural estrogen is abundant in the body, lignans may instead reduce estrogen's effects by displacing it from cells. This displacement of the hormone may help prevent those cancers, such as breast cancer, that depend on estrogen to start and develop. In addition, at least one test tube study suggests that lignans may help prevent cancer in ways that are unrelated to estrogen. 1
The richest source of lignans is flaxseed (sometimes called linseed), containing more than 100 times the amount found in other foods! 11Flaxseed oil , however, does not contain appreciable amounts of lignans. 12 Sesame seed is an equally rich source. 44 Other food sources are pumpkin seeds, whole grains, cranberries, and black or green tea. 13
Therapeutic Dosages
Effective dosages of purified lignans have not been determined. In studies of flaxseed as a source of lignans, flaxseed has been taken at a dose of 5 to 38 g daily.
Cooking flaxseed apparently does not decrease the amount of lignans absorbed by the body.
Therapeutic Uses
A number of preliminary human and animal studies suggest that lignans may be helpful for cancer prevention , particularly of the colon and breast. 47,48
Despite positive preliminary results in animal studies, 14,15 studies in humans have yielded mixed results for improving cholesterol levels . 45,46
There is also mixed evidence as to whether or not flaxseeds or lignans decrease menopausal symptoms. 49,50
Lignans may improve kidney function in various types of kidney disease (specifically, lupus nephritis and polycystic kidney disease). 17,18Warning : Flaxseed or other treatments for kidney disease should be taken only under a doctor's supervision, due to the serious nature of these disorders.
Metabolic syndrome consists of a constellation of conditions increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, including obesity, unhealthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, and pre-diabetes. In one study, 100 people with metabolic syndrome were randomized to receive flaxseed lignans (4 g/per day) or placebo during a 6-month exercise program. 51 A number of tests were done, including body composition, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and bone mineral density. But, no significant differences turned up between the two groups.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes a range of urinary problems in men. A 4-month randomized, controlled trial involving 78 men with BPH found that those treated with lignans experienced an improvement in their symptoms compared to the placebo group. 52
Researchers have also explored whether the lignan enterolactone can reduce the risk of heart disease. But, there is only weak evidence to support this. 53
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Lignans?
Cancer Prevention
The most promising use for lignans is in cancer prevention. According to observational studies, people who eat more lignan-containing foods have a lower incidence of breast and perhaps colon cancer. 19 For example, in 2 systematic reviews of up to 23 studies, researchers found an association between a high intake of lignans and a reduced risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. 47,48
This, however, does not prove that lignans are the cause of the benefit, for other factors in these foods, or in the characteristics of the people who consume these foods, may have been responsible. Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies are necessary to prove that a medical treatment provides benefits, and none have yet been reported for lignans. (For information on why this type of study is so important, see Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies? )
Nonetheless, animal studies offer additional support for a potential cancer-preventive or even cancer-treatment effect. Several studies showed that lignan-rich foods or lignans found in flax inhibited breast and colon cancer in animals 20,21,22 and reduced metastases from melanoma (a type of skin cancer) in mice. 23Test tube studies have found that flaxseed or one of its lignans inhibited the growth of human breast cancer cells 24 and that the lignans enterolactone and enterodiol inhibited the growth of human colon tumor cells. 25
In many of these studies, it isn't clear whether lignans are responsible for the benefit seen, as flaxseeds contain many other substances. Animal and human studies have begun to examine specific lignans, and results seem to confirm that at least some of the positive effects probably come from the lignans themselves. 26,27,28 Still, until more and better designed trials are done, we will not know lignans' precise effects on the human body, or the precise dose needed to prevent cancer.
Menopausal Symptoms
In one study, 38 postmenopausal women were randomized to eat 2 slices of bread with 46 mg of lignans or 2 slices of bread with less than 1 mg of lignans (placebo). 49 At the end of the 12-week study, the women in the high-lignan group did not experience a reduction in hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms.
Another study, though, offers more positive news. Eighty postmenopausal women were randomized to receive a combination treatment (lignans plus isoflavones and black cohosh ) or calcium only. 50 After 3 months, the women receiving the combination product had an improvement in their menopausal symptoms, though it is unclear which component(s) of the combined treatment produced the beneficial effect.
Safety Issues
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid high intake of flaxseed or purified lignans. One study found that pregnant rats who ate large amounts of flaxseed (5% or 10% of their diet), or a purified lignan present in flaxseed, gave birth to offspring with altered reproductive organs and functions, and that lignans were also transferred to the baby rats during nursing. 36 In humans, eating 25 g of flaxseed per day amounts to about 5% of the diet. 37
High intake of lignans may not be safe for women with a history of estrogen-sensitive cancer, such as breast cancer or uterine cancer. A few test tube studies suggest that certain cancer cells can be stimulated by lignans such as those present in flaxseed. 38 Other studies found that lignans inhibit cancer cell growth. 39 As with estrogen, lignans' positive or negative effects on cancer cells may depend on dose, type of cancer cell, and levels of hormones in the body. If you have a history of cancer, particularly breast cancer, talk with your doctor before consuming large amounts of flaxseeds.
Other potential concerns are discussed in the safety section of the Flaxseed article.
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Lordosis is a normal inward curve in the lower back and neck. Hyperlordosis occurs when the angle of the inward curve is exaggerated. The sooner hyperlordosis is treated, the better the outcome.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of hyperlordosis include:
- Achondroplasia —a genetic disorder that results in abnormal cartilage growth and dwarfism
- Spondylolisthesis —displaced vertebrae of back
- Neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy
- Congenital abnormalities of the spine
- Back surgery
- Hip disorders
- Poor posture
- Abnormal vertebral bodies—more commonly found in children with hyperlordosis
- Hyperkyphosis —an exaggerated outward curve of the thoracic spine
- Osteoporosis
- Disc problems
- Obesity
Often, there aren't any symptoms with hyperlordosis. Depending on the degree of abnormal curving, you may experience back pain.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. During the physical, your doctor may ask you to bend and move your back. Hyperlordosis can be seen during the exam. Some tests may be done to rule out or confirm other conditions that may be causing hyperlordosis.
Your doctor may recommend imaging tests to see the spinal curve and the structures around it. These may include:
For mild cases of hyperlordosis, treatment is often not necessary. Additional treatment may be needed to resolve any underlying conditions that contribute to the hyperkyphosis. A referral may be made to a specialist who treats spinal disorders.
Options include the following:
Physical Therapy
A referral may be made to a therapist to learn specific exercises. Exercises may be used to strengthen muscles and increase range of motion. This may include learning how to maintain a correct posture.
Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be given for discomfort or to decrease swelling.
Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be given for discomfort or to decrease swelling.
Back Brace
Braces are sometimes used with children. The brace may prevent the curve from worsening as a child grows.
Surgery may be used when the curve is severe, progresses, or when other treatment methods fail. The goal of surgery is to correct the exaggeration of the curve. The spine is corrected with a metal rod, hooks, or screws in the back bones. Surgeons also use a bone graft to promote new growth and stability.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Teresa Briedwell, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
- Review Date: 11/2018 -
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Other Proposed Uses
The common burdock, that well-known source of annoying burrs matted in dogs' fur, is also a medicinal herb of considerable reputation. Called gobo in Japan, burdock root is said to be a food that provides deep strengthening to the immune system. In ancient China and India, herbalists used it in the treatment of respiratory infections, abscesses, and joint pain. European physicians of the Middle Ages and later used it to treat cancerous tumors, skin conditions, venereal disease, and bladder and kidney problems.
Burdock was a primary ingredient in the famous (or infamous) Hoxsey cancer treatment. Harry Hoxsey was a former coal miner who parlayed a traditional family remedy for cancer into the largest privately owned cancer treatment center in the world, with branches in 17 states. (It was shut down in the 1950s by the FDA. Harry Hoxsey himself subsequently died of cancer.) Other herbs in his formula included red clover , poke, prickly ash, bloodroot , and barberry. Burdock is also found in the famous herbal cancer remedy Essiac.
Despite this historical enthusiasm, there is no significant evidence that burdock is an effective treatment for cancer or any other illness.
What Is Burdock Used for Today?
Burdock is widely recommended for the relief of dry, scaly skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis . It is also used for treating acne . It can be taken internally as well as applied directly to the skin. Burdock is sometimes recommended for rheumatoid arthritis . Unfortunately, there is as yet no real scientific evidence for any of these uses.
Safety Issues
As a food commonly eaten in Japan (it is often found in sukiyaki), burdock root is believed to be safe. However, in 1978, the Journal of the American Medical Association caused a brief scare by publishing a report of burdock poisoning. Subsequent investigation showed that the herbal product involved was actually contaminated with the poisonous chemical atropine from an unknown source. 1 Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not established.
Interactions You Should Know About
If you are taking insulin or oral medications to reduce blood sugar , it is possible that burdock will increase its effect. 2,3
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- Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
- Review Date: 12/2015 -
- Update Date: 12/15/2015 -


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Teenage Poems
Scroll down to read amazing and moving poems written by teenagers from all over the world. Some are funny, some are angry, some are observations of the modern world, many are very sad, and of course, a very large number of them are about love!
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Maybe it's a dream,
You falling in love with me.
Or maybe it's fate.
The way you set my heart free.
But those eyes of yours,
Have left me on my knees,
Keeping me from ever wanting to leave
by Amanda
Snowflakes fall across the sky
It takes forever for one to pass by
The lights above make the snow glow
I watch this beautiful sight from my window
The fire place fills the house with light
Only a couple more days till Christmas night
The kids across the street are all in the snow
Everything so quiet you can hear the wind blow
I can't believe the winter time is here
The sun is almost out and the snow may disappear
The coldness outside fills the air
I am excited to give the gifts I bought and share
trying to find myself...
is not easy but... then agian its not hard... trying to be understood
in a heartless world would be immposible...
trying to stand alone when you are broken
trying to be me
trying to stay me
trying to trust myself inpossable...
but think again...
but since i have not fallen yet ipossable is not the word for me...
by Marie. Age 18. Wales uk
I have never tried so hard,
only to get nowhere.
Small mistakes follow me.
they change my work purposely.
They must do,
Because nobody can make as many mistakes as me.
Everyday words change
Somedays there right and somedays there forgotten.
On paper numbers can be easy.
In my head they are lost
My daydreams distract me
Keeping me out of reality
Why am I stuck like this.
Why am I trying so much harder to move forward and find I'm 10 steps
behind everyone else.
Why am I me.
And who what else can I be?
By Jasmin age 17 from Chicago, USA
My room is organized
My room is clean
My room has colors of
Baby pink, violet and green
Colors of many dreams
Dreams trapped inside this room
The window sills are marble cold;
the floor is polished with force
Yet a blotch sullies one spot -
It will never fade away, it will always stay
Home yet prison
Refuge yet trap
Ally yet enemy
Paradox is home
My room and I
we are one of the kind
we are the same
My room and I
The Day Upon Which Pity Falls
By Haleigh, 15, from UK
The day upon which pity falls
Will be the day I come to an end;
The day upon which pity falls
Will be the day the dark descends.
The day when I look into eyes
That hold sympathy in place of respect;
The day I strive for love and lies
And come away with loneliness.
The day I am regarded by my peers
With a compassion wise beyond their years,
But soured by a childishness
That cannot abate their fears.
The day upon which pity falls
Will bring a never-ending rain;
A flood that shall sweep over all I know
And leave no part unchanged.
The day upon which pity falls
Will be the day the truth is seen;
But not the glorious flower of Righteousness
But a bitter and withered seed.
The day upon which pity falls
Will be the day that comes to all;
When the pride I wear as armour
Will be stripped to lay bare my soul.
The day upon which pity falls
Will be the day the world shares my rues;
But it is a day that will surely come
And I am sure it will come for you.
Poem: Turtle by Maysa
An emerald set upon the beach
glides through murky water, blue and green
A head pops up, but that's all we can see
For this creature is,
a mystery
By Matthew age 14 from Sterling, MA
Grey sky,rain drops, tears fall, my heart beats like a silent
thunderstorm. wind blows leaves fall upon the perfect ground. Cool
breeze flows through me. I can't see my life now since the day I heard
the Military band. And now I wish for what I could never have
The sunlight fades away and everyday it starts to rain. It's 1 am and
I'm crying out your name. I was so in love but I dream about the day
you caught the gun shot and then everything turned grey, they day That
cross stood right above your grave. There it went our hearts combined
in which they stood there in a bind. The falling heart...
It was a Tuesday night. The day you were supposed to come home. I was
full of joy until the knock hit my door. Instead of finding you, there
stood a CAO. He told me about the day the fire of hot lead. Flew right
to your heart. He handed me a letter that said I was your only love.
There went our love in which was bonded to be our hearts as one there
it is in front of me the falling heart
The sunlight fades away and everyday it starts to rain. It's 1 am and
I'm crying out your name. I was so in love but I dream about the day
you caught the gun shot and then everything turned grey, they day That
cross stood right above your grave. And all I want to see is you
bursting through the door to take me away. It's your eyes, the place I
want to stay. Now it is true that our love in which we valued had
gotten to the final end. And so it shall be. The falling heart...
By Tania age 16 from Manchester, Uk
Waiting in the darkness of opened eyes
She stands
Never knowing the colors
Of blue, red or yellow
She stands
But with her heart
She sees all around
And she smiles
And everyone stops and stares
At her blind smile.
By Martha age 14 from Harlow, UK
Friends matter
But those closest to you,
Are those who disappoint you most?
Love Matters
But when hate is stronger,
Its bonds cannot hold no longer
Happiness matters
But when something goes wrong
Somebody gets stung
Truth matters
But when a lie over comes a lie
The truth has probably died
Respect matters
But when it is lost
People go astray and pay the cost
Life matters
But people take it for granted
Become lost and negatively enchanted
Things matter
But sometimes we forget
And look back and totally regret.
by Rachna,age 14, Mumbai, India
important than the best friend.ah!it is the end of uniform trend.
we'll get a choice of commerce, science and arts,but who'll forget
those fare-well charts.
we often tied ribbons on our hair, but always left them open at the
school fair.
from socks&shoes to hair&badge, everything was in discipline,so, we
appeared neat&clean.
now, no one has to wake up at the stroke of sun; but of course we'll
miss the days of fun.
One late evening GOD came in your hospital room.
I asked GOD can he remove the heartache and the pain?
And remove the dark cloud that is filled with rain?
I told GOD that I didnt want you to struggle nomore
And he said Dont worry, he brought you through this before.
When I thought things were getting better
Its like I had received a bad letter.
You were getting worst off sick
So GOD said he was missing an angel in heaven and you were the one he
Nights after nights I questioned why and I even cried
Cause when GOD called you home everything in me died.
Its really hard with you not around
I know you in heaven smiling down.
Until the date we meet again
In my heart is where I'll keep my little sister and my friend.
GOD said question me not for I make no mistake
But I wish this was all a dream and a fake.
I will be missing you day by day
Rest in peace to my little sister Kaka.
By Charquela age 15 from Louisiana
My smile NEVER fades away when my phone shows your name.
I'm happy for some reason,
Everything I say, gets sang!
Is it right for me to behave like this?
You're everything I need,
the prince that always appears in my dreams. You're perfect in every
No flaws, no mistakes. Is it right for me to think this?
Sometimes you make me worry, sometimes you have me scared!
Sometimes my mind is filled with doubt.
Why? Because I'm wondering if you will always be here.Am I right?
But when I get past all the fears, the doubt and the worries,
I find love and affection ; My wants and needs; My joy and happiness.
You're all I need...Right?
Oh my Lord ! How are you ?
Oh my Lord ! Where are you ?
Come and have a look at your earth,
The man you made,is of no worth.
He has disbalanced your lovely nature,
For everyone, he is a harmful creature. .
He has caused immense pollution ,
he has no solution ,
The earth is becoming very very hot ,
The problem has become difficult to sort . .
He has caused green house effect, and the global warming ,
He is clearing the forests , damn for farming . .
What he is doing , is a severe mistake ,
Please come and guide him,for everyone's sake. . .
Without much thinking he is cutting the trees,
Later for this, he will pay the fees. .
Some have realised what they have done,
Others still have, a lot to learn . .
Now we want you god to improve the earth we have destroyed ,
Please forgive us, don't be annoyed
by Nkossi Ntaisa, 18, from Johannesburg,South Africa
I sit with myself,
I have conversations with myself,
I berate myself,
I commend myself.
I think of times past,
I ponder upon laughs shared,
I muse about arguments forgiven,
I simper at those forgotten.
I concede my wrongdoings,
I forgive yours.
I wonder how?
I wonder why?
I fail to fathom why,
My conception loathes to accept,
To accept the candor that is.
The candor that it is finished.
Again, I berate myself.
Again I commend myself.
Moreover, I confuse the device of thought.
Worse, that which pumps sanguine,
It beats to the rhythm of a rock lullaby,
O! How I long to smile yet again,
How I long to watch the reflection of self.
Yes, in those pools of brown that pizzazz me times and again
Is it time to run along?
Should I lay in wait?
Must I culminate all feeling?
I know not.
I feel a lot.
your the glue holding my heart
without you i would fall apart
be with me is all i ask
but your love is wearing a mask
riding a roller coaster in hells kitchen
my heart is right but minds itching
why don't you feel the same
my love for you is no game
i walk these streets with you in my heart
hoping these streets won't fall apart
by JaredClay age 18 from Vidalia. LA
plans are made
hidden by shade
plans fall though
held by glue
not very strong
doesn't hold long
wind keeps blowing
people stop knowing
past is forgotten
life is floating
suspended in air
nobody cares
by Marieke, age 16, The Netherlands
Leave me aching and confused
Daylight breaking, head abused
Ice cold fire under my skin
Lift me higher than I ve been
Have me caring, wanting more
But not daring, internal war
Hormones pulling, brain pulling back
Senses dulling, getting back on track
Life goes on, sometimes rough
Spirit s not gone, I haven t had enough
It s a game, a dance
An aim at a chance
Love the beat, don t know the turns
But it s a treat; I m one who learns
Come on boy; show what you ve got
We might enjoy it both, a lot
By Katie age 15
Embrace the tumultuous chaos on the streets of pain,
Flood the mouths of children with shame,
Watch us put these writing on the walls,
We all laugh as the leader falls,
The people cheer for the fire,
Now is the end and our time has come,
Nothing you do can come undone,
I'm laying on the ground hoping to get higher,
I close my eyes and dip my head back,
Smiling because the end is soon to come,
I'm ready to leave this world behind,
To get away from the evil eyes,
Away from mass murderer lies,
Everyone is waiting for the king,
Their praying and praying to be saved,
But the snake will bite us with one single sting,
And the world will be gone,
Well be with our King.
By Katie age 15
You are neurotic person,
An isolated mess,
Suffocating your rage,
It comes out like poison,
Affecting everyone one,
Changes you,
A disease in your mind,
Trying to avoid abandonment from me,
It created an obsession,
It pulled me away from you,
And made you lose yourself.
You need someone to love you, need someone to pick you up when you fall
It's nothing to be ashamed of, just thank the man up above he will
always show you love, he will always be by your side
by Chintan age 13 from Faridabad, India
Happiness is
a treasure,
it's a pleasure,
which we cannot measure,
it is a heart's desire,
through which we get inspire,
it takes one higher,
never allows to retire,
it is meant for everything,
all the positive essence
drowns in its presence
it is scattered everywhere
but it is found very rare,
it's never less,
after all it's Happiness
by Melony
Nobody knows how long I ve kept this burden
Buried inside my chest.
The hurt I ve suffered for so many years .
Does anybody know how it feels to be different?
Or how it feels to not live a normal life?
It feels like someone stabbed you right in the chest without any
warning .
Is there any hope for me?
What can I do to lift this heavy burden from my chest?
Day by Day I wait for a miracle to happen.
But now it s too late, my life is over
And my body is slowly fading away .
everyday is the same
like the confusion of a wave
i struggle through the pain
these waters i must brave
i don't know which way is up
i don't know which way is down
i feel like giving up
but if i don't swim i'll drown
Kelly Sappington
no one by my side
he said i couldn't do it
when i found out he lied
i have nowhere to go
i have nowhere to turn
just keep moving forward
and my past shall burn
no one here to stop me
and i keep moving on
no more falling to my knees
my worries have all gone
By Brian age 17 from Kildare
I can't believe you feel this way
But I have to agree
We're made for each other
It's just so clear to see
Let's get married, then have kids
And buy them sweet toffee
I want to spend some time with you
My great wife, Niamh Coffey
by Noemi Serat age 18 from Philippines
I missed some memories in my past
But i hope this emotion of mine will last
Missing my whole family maybe turn into crying
And it makes me feel that my heart is dying.
I missed the time when i'm not all alone
I mean when my family were all in home
When we eat together it was so nice and fun
'cause we talked and laughed together as long as we can.
But as years passed by they've gone one by one
'cause they met their own lovely wife and husband
I felt like it was all just a dream
My life started to change 'cause i'm not with them.
Now i'm gonna look for a kind and good partner
So that i won't feel that i was just a dreamer
For me, being alone is not easy to bear
I'm gonna find my adventure starting from here.
by Abby Organ age 14 from Illinois
Time, time is before us.
Rush here, rush there.
But stop, slow down or you might miss what's right in front of you.
What's most important is right in front of you.
Time, time is before us.
A Poem for You
by John
We claim that we're friends, yet why does it seem,
That you try your hardest to push away from me?
You know that I need you, but want for us more.
But you throw my heart away to the floor.
There in the dirt, it beats steady and true
And every thump, every beat, it's for you.
I'd rather be your friend than not have you by
But really, I just want to be your guy
All of the girls in the world could chase me until their feet were
black and blue.
But still, this boy would have eyes only for you
by Tammy
You only live once so enjoy it while you're here,
No time to stress, make mess, and have fears,
In order to make it through life you have to climb high mountains,
cross rockey roads, and make tough goals
Looking back on the past is a waste of time,
Why look back when you can't erase the lines that you said and the
mistakes you made.
By Britton age 13 from Austin,TX
I was asleep beneath the sun
When I felt water, splash
on my cold stubborn feet
I was awakened
I sat up to find him gone
I could feel the burning sensation
of tears, behind my eyes
They began to roll down ,
my hands wiping the glisling
crystals, off of my sadden face
After I finished wiping the crystals
off my sadden face
I began to start my new journey
as a daughter with no father
By Niamh age 15 from Chessington
I can't contain it any longer
I really have to say
I love you and I think that
We should live our life this way
Wouldn't it be great?
We'd make the perfect couple
That's why I want to be with you
I love you Brian Supple
by Hannah, 14 from Wales UK
This decadence shows no mercy,
As it induces the population into a power supplied coma,
Ripping its way through the hearts of the tv stars, but equally through
the soul of the eldest generation-
Coincidentally being improved and the collections of incoherent and
inappropriate so called entertainment that transfixed billions of eyes
to the burning box.
A raging desire for many, but to others a distraction from the truly
valuable possessions we call people.
A broken home stuck together with a mutual interest for the famous has
overtaken the foundations grown in the interest of family-
Possessions and accomplishments revolving around the demanding new
culture, tally charts entailing criteria for how to be in the lost
This includes the provocative nature, the false personality of made up
Where has the soul of music been abolished to, why has it come to this
where replicas of one another make easy living in the societies.
The life, the failing, ageing, new breed life of decadence.
This is my life.
by Daniel, 17 from Chicago, Il.
I searched for you my whole life, I was born to use you.
My world is entranced by your beauty,stamina,and,power.
Never again shall I feel sad,ignorant,or alone.
As a child I yearned for you, and as a teenager I finally found you.
You have brought me to the highest heavens and the lowest hells.
You give me life, you give me strength, you give me everything I could
have ever hoped for.
You have become my mother,my only friend, my source of light and hope.
My backbone, my calling, my life.
We ll stay awake for days having fun,doing all the work, and enjoying
our special bond.
The feelings created by you were unlike anything I could have ever
Music has never sounded so pure, people have never seemed so loving.
Sleep and appetite are weaknesses of the past.
You are my life. Nothing else exists.
How could I ever let you go?
I tried, and I could only hear your cry.
I felt nothingness, a world of impending doom and terror when I tried
to rid you.
You bring me pain, fear,and hopelessness.
You brought me to places I never knew existed.
My reason for living is You and You only.
My life is a blur, a fantasy, an endless nightmare.
I would sacrifice anything for you.
You beautiful, magical pill.
You evil, life-ruining chemical.
I cannot live without you.
You used to tell me the future is bright, now I see only gloom and
Only death will bring us apart.
I pray to the God I used to know to bring an end to this suffering.
Without you, I know I am nothing.
It is a miracle I still have hope, how much is truly a mystery.
We will be buried together, and live simultaneously for the rest of
Intertwined, destined for each other.
Nothing else in this life, or the next can ever split us apart, because
our love is stronger than any other on this earth and beyond.
Here I am, alone.
By Lindsay age 13 New York, US
Here I am, alone.
Do I give myself away,
Wearing thin down to the bone?
Who am I today, if nothing but a mystery.
Here I am, alone.
Consumed by this emptiness.
A melancholy tone,
Derived from being such a pessimist.
Here I am, alone.
Condemned to this desolate life.
I welcome the unknown,
Tired of such strife.
Here I am, alone.
So painfully alone.
by Mary Gee age 16 from tulsa ok.
With bated breath i wait,
for things in this life to change,
begging for my eyes to never lose sight, as i crawl on through the dark.
With bated breath i wait,
for the light to draw so near,
pleading for my soul to never lose hope, for this place is full of
With bated breath i wait,
for joy to cover up my hate,
in this place where iv been for so long,
nothing i do is right, everything is wrong.
The walls i built to seal them out, to keep me safe,
keep falling down like crumpling faith, ill stand my ground and rebuild
them up around.
And, when im done,
they'll have their fun,
the monsters,
as they raor, fight, and try to steal my life away.
Ill survive,
ill fight my way out of this place, ill make it.
ill reach the peak of this mountain,
that ive fallen down so many times.
knuckles and hands raw and sore from catching myself, with the weight
of the world pressing down upon my shoulders,
ill look out over everything, when im at the top,
ill close my eyes, and,
With bated breath ill wait,
for my new begining.
Poem by Earon Calkins
Some say fear is only in the mind,
I d have to agree.
Our fears are so small,
Yet we find them so difficult to overcome.
If we just believe in ourselves,
We can overcome anything.
Some say fear is a bad thing,
I say we all have something to learn about ourselves,
And only our fears can teach us.
It's a monster in our closet,
Which we must overcome.
Fear is not our enemy,
It should be our friend.
'Cause in the end its all we have.
In the end it's not really fear at all,
In the end it's us not wanting to let go,
It's us clinging to our safety.
But I'll let go,
And when I let go I'll be free.
Will you do the same?
You Told Me
By Tamara S. age 15 from White Cloud,MI
~You told me your love,
I told you mine.
~You told me what was on your mind,
I told you what was on mine.
~You told me how you felt,
I told you how to feel better.
~You asked me friends?
-n- I said forever!!
*I dedicated this poem to my best friend: Noemi Rodriguz!*
by Autumn age 15 from Bells, TX
I smile when I see you.
It happens every day.
All the little things you do,
just take my breath away.
I always think about you;
You're constantly on my mind.
You're like a love song stuck in my head,
I sing it all the time.
I can go on for hours on end
About how much you mean to me.
Sometimes I wonder about the two of us
And if we're meant to be.
Why is there hunting?
emily smith age 14, poole uk
why is there hunting?
it is so mean,
is it because they dont like a type of bean.
people will be sad,
but you will be glad.
why is there hunting?
you are so cruel,
why do you have to be such a fool.
you want their bones,
why dont you collect some more stones.
why is there hunting?
i need people to hope,
go and wash you mouth out with soap.
when they are all dead,
you will be bread.
why is there hunting?
you think your so cool,
why dont you go back to school.
when it is snowing,
you will be knowing.
The Words
Laura age 18 from Houston, TX
Why is it that I cannot hear
The word so dear
That is meant for me?
Lost in the darkness just inside,
Where I tend to hide
So that I can be free.
Free from other words
That churp louder than birds
And replay in my memory
That one word that desires the day
As if only to say,
"You CAN be happy."
Maybe my heart will have the chance
Just to dance
To a song so lovely
A song with no beat
Only where eyes meet
Swaying to an enchanted melody
I guess in a way
Hopefully someday
Someone could even love me.
The Crying Sun
By Maciel age 15 from Orlando, FL
the sun shines
but yet it rains
there is no cloud in site
could it be that the sun is crying?
but why would it cry
is it that we are ignoring her?
we pay no mind to her
go through our day withought saying thanx
she looks down
wondering why
is it that we are to busy?
she thinks
maby if I get closer they'll notice me
when she dose we complain about the heat
or maby if i go farther away they'll miss me
when she dose we complain about how cold it is
she is left unnoticed
and becomes Indecisive
The Child's Choice
By Alex Greenberg age 13 from New York, USA
A child, locked in a brick house is praying;
Praying for the humble wish of nothing.
Tears of stone fall from the eyes of a reluctant child
as he discovers a key in his grasp,
as he begins to acquire an understanding for the key s existence,
just as it vanishes into the darkness of light;
Causing a chortle and soon a upward movement of his lips.
A sign of happiness within entrapment.
A friend s ecstatic yell from the outer boundaries of an unwelcome
cause the child s ears to close and then disappear.
The friend scowls from the other side;
An endeavor to awaken curiosity.
The child grows pallid wings on his strained back.
Yet he remains within the house of brick,
Wings spread like a phoenix.
Desiring to escape
While praying to remain still, absolutely still.
The friend is no longer a friend,
Horns of crimson sprout from his head
as the child becomes a god, a god of gray.
by kirthu age:15
Is that you ,who said that?
The phrase you said was short,
But the hurt you gave was huge.
Is that you ,who said that?
The phrase you said was hard to accept,
But my heart was easy to break by that.
My mind always think about
The good things you said to me,
But not the bad.
Hope that I will forget the verse, you said
And fix my heart.
The Words
by Laura age 18 from Houston, TX
Why is it that I cannot hear
The word so dear
That is meant for me?
Lost in the darkness just inside,
Where I tend to hide
So that I can be free.
Free from other words
That churp louder than birds
And replay in my memory
That one word that desires the day
As if only to say,
"You CAN be happy."
Maybe my heart will have the chance
Just to dance
To a song so lovely
A song with no beat
Only where eyes meet
Swaying to an enchanted melody
I guess in a way
Hopefully someday
Someone could even love me.
By Adoria age 14 from Rochester, NY
I wish I were a boy
So my heart won t be played with like a toy
So I can run from my responsibilities
And have endless joy
I could wear what I want
And say and do what I desire
Play ball with the guys
And wouldn t have to sit and admire
I could run after girls
And have as many as I wanted
I could play with their hearts
While they come forgive me
An satisfy my parts
I d get praise from my boys
Treat those girls hearts like toys
But I know how it hurts
I know how it feels
To get ignored
But to keep it real
If I were a boy
I d treat her like my queen
I d give her all my attention
And never grow mean
I d promise to be faithful
Because I know I d be grateful
.If I was a girl
I d love him forever
I d walk down that aisle
Get on my knees
And make him my king
.But if I were a boy
I d hold her forever
Break her heart .never
She builds heart with joy
And never treats it like a toy
Moving On
By Kiana age 13 from Florida, USA
Today, I will let the memories fade
Goodbye, was the last word that I added to your lies
Hope, is gone, for the story that we made
Writing a new chapter, could be too hard to try
For now, I guess I'll take a breath
And eventually, I'll forget the rest
Letting go of you, means I'm losing a part of me
I don't know if it's true that I'm better without u
I'm glad to finally have you good and gone
but I don't know if I'm happy that I'm moving on
The day seems brighter when you're not around
Then I turn the corner, I start crashing down
That simple thought, brings me back to last year
All of a sudden I'm drowned in tears.
I guess u don't know, that it's hard to be rejected
And pushed away
the rain came down
And washed away our love.
It's really breaking my heart.
Yea, my life is falling apart.
By Eghbal Sohrabi Age 24 from Kurduistan, Iran
Before this bitter evening
This fall, full of pain
This vortex of solitude
The slough of despair
I thought like this
Without you the world
Alas's cell
All chains of disdain
But now I see
Without you reality absurd
Without you, meaning empty
The heart's hand is musty
In this lagoon Without spirit
need a move
by the look of love
Poem by Shauna
I am more than a canvas painted grey.
I am more than a sculpture made from clay.
I am more than that of which you say.
I will be more than I am today.
I will be more someday,
some way,
so stay,
As I reap the sins of yesterday.
A book of memories
by Summer age 18 from Inverness,fl
Hidden in the attic,all the way upstaris, is something very
special,That i would like to share.My hopes,my dreams,old
photographs,of good times and bad times that make me laugh. The
joy of a hug,the thrill of a kiss,leaves me to remember the
pure,simple bliss.I cry for the fun,and giggle for the pain,I
enjoyed the good life I was able to maintain.The thoughts and
wishes,They all stay with me, all of these contained in my books
of memories.
Poem by Alfie
There I saw him
Squatting in the silhouette of sand burnt trees
He s crouching there on an island in the river Styx
A sun crossing his prematurely aged face
He says join me brother
And let us bow down to the stars that made pacts with men
Men that do wretched things
Let us welcome them, and embrace them with open arms, for the
depression in which they have left our world
Let us cry happy birthday Zimbabwe!
Love is evil
By Filip, Sweden
I have fallen
I fell from a steep
I fell very very deep
The only ladder leading up has been broken
All my hope of getting out of here has been choken
I have fallen
I fell in love with you
by Tamara Schumacker age 15 from White Cloud, Michigan
Sometimes I feel...
Sometimes I need...
Sometimes I see...
Sometimes all that is on my mind is...
Sometimes I wish I could forget about...
and be my-self without...
Forget about...
By Tamara age 15 from White Cloud, Michigan
Forget about your problems,
and just be your self.
Forget about drama,
and just be who you are.
Forget about your life,
and escape...
just for the moment!
Poem by Alison
I watch as you walk away
A tear sliding down my cheek
Headphones on,but no music blasting
I loved you.......once
I ran trying to hid the tears....even from myself
Music on blasting the world away
An arm around my shoulder
Telling me I'm okay
You broke my heart and with it my dreams
I head to class,you walk down the hall
Ask me if im okay...and i walk away
Lament for the Golden Days
by Mark Hallam
I miss innocence
The everlasting youth
And how the grownups
Tell lies shadowing truth
And the careless days
With dodge ball in the gym
Where, at me, kids scream
Not that kid, I want him!
And the sunny days
Sitting out at lunch
Where instead of nice
Kids can kick, yell, and punch
And to you critics
Rest assured, I would
And I ask of you
Where's your childhood?
For in this world
There's one golden truth
You must grip your past
The decaying youth
Poem by Shiloh James
Because I love you
I'll live a little longer,
Through the misery of a mother,
Hating her son,
Because he loves another boy,
And won't be giving her,
The absolute perfect family she craves,
She curses he husband's grave,
Because born unto her 16 years ago,
A son with the want to love that one boy,
To cherish,
And be held by,
To love him like he loves no other.
A boy to whisper his secrets,
To give himself fully and completely.
To be happy in complete perfect peace,
Which his mother never knew.
by Heather Ahmad
Loving; funny
Loves to talk
Likes to be crazy
When Defining my Life by Heather Ahmad
The world is different and difficult
And maybe it's for the best that it happened
It can be frightening at any time
A fight can explode at any moment
We've fought and we've cried
We've seen all great and scary moments
Closing the doors around my brother
To get him away
When defining my life
I'm the one that keeps this family together
I want to say something
I know that what I say
Will not change anything.
This is the largest thing that drives me insane
Poem by Clarissa Simms
In the sea of tears
we try to swim away from our peers
In the sea of blood
our hearts seem to flood
In the sea of pain
there is nothing keeping us sane
But in the sea of the broken
everything is left unspoken
Sometimes love doesn't last
By Katrina Renee, Age 14 from Brooklyn, New York.
Love is like a bulldozer, it will tear you apart.
At first its nice, but you don't know when the hurt will start.
You two are always together
Thinking it will last forever.
Holding hands
In the park eating pecans
Saying "I love you" and "I love you too"
I may misconstrue
But those words are taken to heart and are hard to undo.
So you two are texting each other and calling each other and
enjoying one another
And then there's a misunderstand
And even though you try to stop it, the argument keeps expanding
The lies start
The cries start
And everything is just ruined, broken apart.
Happiness gone
Everything is wrong
Laying down listening to depressing songs.
Of course eventually things will get better.
And that's why I'm writing this letter
Because I had a broken heart
But I'm healed, for the most part.
And soon, if your in the right state of mind, you will heal too.
by Grace
To steal a soul
With a kiss
To break a heart
With a glance
To destroy a life
With a word
To ignite a fire
With a touch
To torture a love
With a passion
To hurt a friend
With a secret
To damage a future
With a lie
Is Truly Demonic
What's Love?
By:Tamara age 14 from White Cloud, Michigan
What's love??
Love is something special that everyone should have.
Love is tough.
Love is rough.
But in the end you know you have love.
Apathetic Empathy
By Cory age 16 from Leeds, UK
When the nerves have died
What else is there to do
Except float on in the empty
Why does the skin not melt with the heat of the fire?
Why do the rivers on the face not dry up?
Never ending cycle of
The darkness cloaks the dagger until it plunges deep,
Dragging across vital organs,
Tearing and ripping,
Flesh exposed.
Can the dead feel pain?
Do their hearts beat?
Do their brains function?
It seems so, yet not so
By Cory age 16 from Leeds, UK
Like being lost without being found,
Like being locked in a dungeon,
Like falling from a great height,
Like a full stop.
You carry on regardless,
Through the never-ending,
Restless dreaming,
Turn and toss.
Following the gifted,
The special, the wonderful,
The ones who never know,
Why are they blind to sight?
Lead you into the night,
The moon shaded in,
The wind is screaming madness,
Please, God, let me in
Equestrian Heart
By Cory age 16 from Leeds, UK
Be still, oh galloping heart,
No running in the meadows,
No nibbling on the cool, sweet grass,
Be still, oh be still.
Rest in your stable now,
Sleep in eternal rest,
Dreaming of the other life,
The one without the dead.
No more the owner visits,
To tend to you needs,
No more money paid
For your upkeep.
Stop moving now, sleep fitfully,
Never stir again,
The blissful peace will welcome you,
To wake,
Never again.
poem by Sarah
We're born, we die
We laugh we cry,
We watch, we grow,
We stay, we go.
We are never perfect, no matter how much we want to be.
We can never always be happy, even if that's what we want
everyone else to see.
I can't change who I am, my stars just shines too bright,
I can t see the light, when I look in the sky at night.
I speak a million words, and hope my dreams come to.
But the only thing I need right now is something to hold on to.
also by Sarah
The rivers flow and the birds fly,
The sun shines high in the sky.
The animals play in the trees
and collecting honey are the bees
Caterpillars are crawling on a leaf,
Ants are hiding underneath.
Lady bugs in red and black,
in the cave there is a bat.
From Slithering snakes
to swans gliding on the lakes
Beautiful animals so big and small,
we thank you lord for giving us them all
Poem by Irene
Still dark.
Tranquil bliss ?
Darkest before dawn
Calm before storm.
Blessed ignorance
Storm brew symphony of Silence
Dawn breathed Zephyr trotted
For whom ?
Redbreast Robin
Cocked his head
Took flight
And thus, tomorrow was ushered
To frisk, to frolic, to be free
Airy a trill carried upon wind.
Dark still.
Longs black arms,
Hooded by Hades
Ticked by
And thus, Tomorrow barged in
To go, yet never to return
Ponderous a cathedral bell tolled.
Waking Up
Facing Day?
Poem: SUPERSTAR
This poem is by the amazing poet Kit Wright, not the person who submitted it to this site - please kids only submit your own work!
My mums on a diet,
My dads on the booze,
My grans out playing bingo,
She was born to lose,
My brothers stripped his motorbike,
Although its bound to rain,
My sister's playing Elton John,
over and over again,
What a dim old family,
What a dreary lot,
Sometimes I think,
I'm the only SUPERSTAR they've got!
NAME: Nichole Strudwick AGE: 14 LOCATION: Australia
3 Little Words
Mother dear, please hold me near,
And whisper three words I long to hear.
I hear them maybe once or twice a year,
Or maybe I'm just never near enough to hear.
As each day passes and turns to night,
I lie in my bed and wonder in fright;
'Does she still love me? I do not know.
Oh, how I wish she would tell me so!'
I love you, mother! I do! I do!
Oh, how I wish you'd say: 'I love you, too!'
Maybe you do, maybe you don't.
Whether you say it or write it in a note,
I'd just love to hear those three little words!
I love you, mum, and I do try and show it!
I try and show it in everything I do, every little bit!
Mother, oh, mother please tell me true,
And I'll say: 'I love you, too!'
So now as I finish up, I'd like to let you know; I care for you, I'll always be there for you,
And I love you, through and through!
Those 3 little words are: I LOVE YOU!
nice one for Mother's Day
NAME: cj AGE: 15 LOCATION: australia
Down in the banks of misery I fade
Losing myself and friends I'd made
Lost in guilt
In tears
In pain
Lost myself to a stranger without a name
NAME: sarah AGE: 13 LOCATION: england ,wolverhampton
today is the tomorrow
you worried about
NAME: ashley AGE: 16 LOCATION: florida
WHAT'S going on with all this killing each other?
WHAT happened to treating one another as a brother?
EVERYWHERE I turn there's hatred in the air.
THERE'S so much pain i have to bear!
WHAT'S going on to the love and heart?
WHAT happened to everyone respecting each other's art?
WHAT'S going on, i can't really get the understanding of the sorrow and demanding?
WHAT's going on why isn't anyone standing?
CAN YOU tell me,what's going on?
NAME: danni cooper AGE: 14 LOCATION: stoke , england
I can hear my heart beat
Lying in my bed,
I can feel the blood rush
Pounding in my head,
Beating lie a bass drum
in an empty room,
I can hear my heart beat
NAME: Ellie AGE: 13LOCATION: Minnesota
The courage that you have-
Don't throw it away-
Save it for another time-
Another day-
The fires all around you-
Burn big and bright-
But the fire deep inside you-
Burns strong and light.
Nicole M
Why the hate?
why the squabbles between mates?
why the problem of race?
why does everyone have to have pretty faces?
why cant people make mistakes?
why the wars for no reason?
why do we worry about what we look like?
why the fights between black and white?
why do we live like this?
why do we pay to live?
why is there a word called "normal"?
WHY??? all these questions left unanswered?
NAME: Kate age 12 LOCATION: Midlands, England
I am a firefighter who hates his job
I wonder when I'm going to die
I hear the sounds of people screaming
I see the hot flames
I want to go home with no pain
I am a firefighter who hates his job
I pretend to play with my son
I feel hot flames against my face like the sun I touch the rims of a hose I worry when the building is gonna explode I cry when I see people crying I am a firefighter who hates his job
I understand why people pray
I say I can go on just one more day
I dream about not feeling pain
I Try to stay strong
I hope I don't get weaker by the day
I am a firefighter who hates his job
NAME: Corin AGE: 14 LOCATION: st. Petersburg
A careless whisper
A careless whisper or a silly lie,
A careless whisper of a nasty name,
A careless whisper of a before untold secret,
A careless whisper of who you love,
A careless whisper about a friend
A careless whisper could change a li