First Annual ArtJam
On April 24, 2014, the CAPA Creative Writing and Art Department hosted its first annual ArtJam. Selected original works from both departments were showcased in the choir room as students and parents alike perused the scene. The winners from the CAPA Creative Writing department were:
First Place, Nina Vongchampa "Living in the Dark"
Second Place, Kristen Applewhite "Red Love"
Third Place, Frank Ramirez "I Need Rest"
On April 24, 2014, the CAPA Creative Writing and Art Department hosted its first annual ArtJam. Selected original works from both departments were showcased in the choir room as students and parents alike perused the scene. The winners from the CAPA Creative Writing department were:
First Place, Nina Vongchampa "Living in the Dark"
Second Place, Kristen Applewhite "Red Love"
Third Place, Frank Ramirez "I Need Rest"
Living in the Dark
People see the outside, but never look in. They haven't seen the horrid places that I've been. My life spirals downward, and they don't even notice. I'm sinking in a dark hole, and now losing focus. I walk in the light like nothing is wrong, But I'm actually in the dark living a depressing song. I want to give up and just let go, But I don't want to disappear like winter's snow. I'm not afraid of death coming upon me. I'm afraid of the things that will never be. I stare at the streaks of red running down my arm. I've sunk so low, I even self-harm. My body is shaking from the bloody fear, And my eyes burn because of my tears. My world is crashing down, But I don't even make a sound. This is what my suffering has come to. And it was all because of you. Nina Vongchampa |
Red Love
I had you in my grasp so tight … I started to bleed. Who would’ve known the injury was deadly? Bleeding through internally, I drew myself into a mass of pain and pity. I guess that’s why it’s called “Red love”. When I asked you to hold me close and never let go, I meant forever. But in your mind, “forever” had an expiration date. Now, if you’re looking for love, know that love doesn’t live here anymore. I dropped it over the balcony, along with your clothes and set it all on fire. But that’s nothing compared to how burned out I feel on the inside. I thought our love could live, but you didn’t know how to survive. It’s not me, it’s you. We’re all flawed, but you were freaking mutated. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate you … I just want to cut you …. And then hold you in my grasp, so tight, that you start to bleed. Who would’ve known this injury was deadly. I hope it hurts … just like this “Red Love”. Kristen Applewhite |
I Need Rest
All this homework All this stress Mane I feel like a mess My body’s tired from little rest I still need to study for tomorrow’s test... Now sleeping more than six hours Feels like heaven to me Unfortunately, time is now my enemy It used to be really friendly… Frank Ramirez |
National Civil Rights Museum Drop the Mic
Enter Your Freedom Poetry Slam
Students from the CAPA Creative Writing competed at the Rumba Room in downtown Memphis on February 22, 2014 for cash prizes. Terriney Gipson won second place taking home $750.00 in cash prizes. Morgan Winfrey also competed and won the bragging rights of having participated in his first spoken word competition. Guest performers included Aisha Raison, Artistik Approach, Ekundayo Bandele, and Tonya Dyson. We must go on to mention that Rhonda Holloway, an alumni member of the class of 2006, also won in the adult division. Congratulations to all who participated: Terriney Gipson, Morgan Winfrey, Alexandria Jones, Amira Keita, Philecia Atkins, and Raevine Walker (Terriney Gipson and Morgan Winfrey were the only two invited to perform in the finals).
Enter Your Freedom Poetry Slam
Students from the CAPA Creative Writing competed at the Rumba Room in downtown Memphis on February 22, 2014 for cash prizes. Terriney Gipson won second place taking home $750.00 in cash prizes. Morgan Winfrey also competed and won the bragging rights of having participated in his first spoken word competition. Guest performers included Aisha Raison, Artistik Approach, Ekundayo Bandele, and Tonya Dyson. We must go on to mention that Rhonda Holloway, an alumni member of the class of 2006, also won in the adult division. Congratulations to all who participated: Terriney Gipson, Morgan Winfrey, Alexandria Jones, Amira Keita, Philecia Atkins, and Raevine Walker (Terriney Gipson and Morgan Winfrey were the only two invited to perform in the finals).
Book Signing at Laurelwood Booksellers February 2014
The Creative Writing Department in collaboration with the CAPA Art Department, under the direction of Amy Shamblin and Michael Mosby, published a book titled __________________. The book contained original pieces written by creative writing students and original works of art. The book signing was hosted by Laurelwood Booksellers in February. The CAPA Piano Department joined us in playing selected pieces that accompanied the readings.
The Creative Writing Department in collaboration with the CAPA Art Department, under the direction of Amy Shamblin and Michael Mosby, published a book titled __________________. The book contained original pieces written by creative writing students and original works of art. The book signing was hosted by Laurelwood Booksellers in February. The CAPA Piano Department joined us in playing selected pieces that accompanied the readings.
A Song Lyric
Falling like the leaves dies the enemy Burning beyond the trees, smoke around I hear the screaming sound His soul kisses the clouds The heart he never had pouring out Ashes to ashes, dust to dust Scattered lies, the wind blew away his trust The lake of fire calls his name, and his body has to pay Crazy kid, class of ‘98 They say he’d never been the same Cryptic walls of the insane His mother’s not to blame, but she died just the same Wind howling through your ears they speak the truth And not your fears Are you scared? Where’d you go? That’s an answer we’ll never know The midnight train took you too far So you came back without a choice They stole the truth, and your voice Stay behind doors that lock themselves Talk to yourself and no one else They only laugh and never listen Collect your dead wishes Who’s that in the mirror? What’s she doing? In a place like this collect another dead wish Catch the angel, chain its wings Tonight me and my demons sing Mother Nature Her silhouette gown dancing around the fire With the high class clowns, smoke around Burning beyond the trees That’s how dies the enemy Teriney McIntosh America and Its Discrete Reality I was watching Wall-E one day and I realized its satirical reality It illustrates to the couch potato watching how we live in America Fat, lazy, and don't know our surroundings, and being fit is only a formality We make a show about exercising and there's this a huge amount of hysteria We live in a world where we need to see to believe And then, when we see someone else do it, we think we won't be able to achieve The future is nothing but a reflection of the past We'll be able to accomplish anything and make it last Build up your hopes, visualize your dreams And don't act as though life is better than it seems We know the truth no matter how you try to mask it And America doesn't need to put all its apples in the same basket We try to hide reality from ourselves, because we don't want to see the truth We lie to the people we live with under the same roof America is a work in progress and there's a lot to be done But it will be good once this battle is won. Morgan Winfrey Believe Tell me what I'm supposed to believe in. That dream I can’t remember or that God I can't see. When things go wrong, I'd run, and then drop to my knees. But they say everyone believes in something, can I just believe in me? The only person I'm trying to be better than is who I was yesterday. I've believed in people who didn't care to even look my way. I've learned to accept everyone, entertain a few, but trust nobody. With God on my side, who's going to stop me? As a kid, faith in God was forced. Then when you get older, it becomes a choice. You begin to get wrapped up in things that push you away. People on that path get mad when you're trying to stay straight, because they want you to stray. I have trusted people. I've seen more than one get hurt and after one starts a sequel. When is this pain supposed to end? It's just so easy to find a fake friend. Have you noticed that in your fantasy, there's no pain? You decide when there's sunshine and when it rains. You just gotta believe. Philecia Atkins Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 Philecia also received the following: First Place 2012 OHS Grizzlies Poetry Slam Third Place 2013 OHS Grizzlies Poetry Slam Best Friends Forever We were like sisters We were always together Different, yet the same Best friends forever We were like blood … family Our fights didn’t matter Bonded by glue and stickers Best friends forever We were so close You made me feel better The sadness fades away Best friends forever We were tied together Stuck up for the other Someway we fell apart Best friends forever We were distant … alone I should have answered the phone I moved on Best friends forever We were strangers I didn’t know you anymore You changed before my eyes Best friends forever We were there … high school reunion Exchanged somber glances ‘Cause before we knew it We were no longer best friends forever Destiny Royston Black Out Sharp Hurtful And more Trying to make it right without a choice Wanting to start life all over again in A heart beat You know in life there is no second chance Many people get baptized Thinking it will save you from all sin It won’t Your actions follow you Life is amazing Trying to ace it In life you come and go When you go you’re done Full of twists and turns Life will still Exist In your memories Kanisha Donnerson Blind I was blinded by your imitation It was your vivid demonstration That threw my heart for a loop All those lies and your smile It only made me believe in you more I always knew in the back of my mind That I wasn’t really the only one you adore You made me feel so special FAKE unconditional love You simply broke me All I can do is pray to the man above Kametria Jefferson Blue Blue is me It tells my story It tells I'm calm If you start adding dark colors It starts to get dramatic Red is all I see Love It blinds me in a kind of way Make my heart of concrete So my heart could crack Then fill me back up Add blue to my red heart Make my face purple Throw green paint across my legs Let me walk across the green trail Let me be a better person Paint my arms pink and call me different Tell me you love me until my neck turns red Let me sweat the pity lies of white of the truth you never told Let my fingers and fingernails turn the color of un- faithful orange Throw brown over my feet I’M COLORFUL! I’M STILL ONE! JUST LET ME TURN BLUE! Kiara Thomas Spoken Word Workshop Southern Word Butterfly See I wanted to be a butterfly And fly through the endless sky But this guy He made me Cry Sigh And stand by Watching others fly by And all I could say to them was goodbye He just didn’t know my dreams and thoughts Because like a butterfly I wanted to go high And not be shy But we never saw eye to eye I tried to leave and wanted him to leave me be 'Why?' He asked 'Won’t you comply?' 'Because I want to fly!' I tried to fight back But with a blade I became afraid Soon to my dismay he betrayed My trust and lust Then when things couldn’t get worse He cut off my wings Making me a soulless human being Savannah Smith Speak On It Performance 2013 Spring Spring enters into the world slowly, releasing sweet scents New attitudes and bloomed buds and then new buds Where my memories are pollen, closed in safely The things I don’t want to remember disappear when the wind sweeps through So that they can’t come back again, especially when they dissolve in the rain My limbs stretch out and my face is remolded with new clay My years are added up by one March sends me rushing through the doors of life New thoughts and ideas placed safely within my heart Spring holds the key While the days after Spring are locks Alexus Dickson The Darkness Always Overcomes No matter what I do, No matter what I say, The little bit of light I see, Always seems to fade away. With all of the corpses, And gray fog around me There is nothing I can find To ever bring me to peace. Everything I had is gone, Everything I thought was wrong, Because the light I once saw, Was taken over by the darkness which is now in me, And now that it has taken over, There is no more light to see. Bishop Blair Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 The Pen Tap tap goes my pen Scribble Scribble goes me writing with my pen I see this long figure staring at me waiting for me to pick a thought and use it Hmm, it feels like a hard long figure where every time I write it’s like hurting my fingers just to even Understand It tastes gross with the inside ink gushing out to mess up the moment Smell, not the best feature in the world But there's my pen for you, Future Writer of the World Jamia Hudson Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 Whack – A – Mole Vinny Mozoletoe, also known as Don, wasn’t your stereotypical Italian. Sure, he wore crocodile skin shoes, they were comfortable. Yes, he ate a lot but what do you expect a mole to do when he was hungry? Maybe he did have a lot of family members living with him, so what? His family was important to him. Plus, it’s not like he didn’t have the room. In fact, he had more than enough. Living in his hometown wasn’t really his decision, it was an unchanging destiny. He wasn’t complaining, because it had its advantages. Barcelona, Italy was known for more than just its beautiful scenery to the people who live there. It was known as a war ground, a play pin for dangerous mobsters alike and today, Vinny was going to do just that … play. Being born in the world’s most notorious drug lord family had its advantages. People feared you, and fear was good. Fear got the job done. But even with that fear, being the world’s most notorious cold-blooded murderer brought more than just fear, it brought power … unimaginable power. He didn’t meet with the President of the United States, the President met with him. He didn’t listen to Beyonce, Beyonce listened to him …. Time to whack-a-mole! Kristen Applewhite |
I’m Gone
They call me crazy, I just have no fear. Is it because I'll drive a car and won't steer. You may call me blind, but I'm seeing clear. You can stay basic, I'd rather persevere. I live a fast life, and even faster days. I'm different; you basic people stick to your ways. You take the easy way out, I'll take the maze. I used to be like you all, that was just a phase. I stand out from everyone else, on my own throne. It’s OK if you don't want to be like me, I can do alone. Every day I push for greatness, down to the bone. You can check me, doubt me, and even laugh, but I'm in my OWN zone. I'd rather pay attention, instead of a loan. Started timid and scared, now I'm grown. No need to be so lazy, there's no need to groan. I'm here one second, look up I'm gone!!!! Phillip Tate Invisible Me At all times I try to speak from within my vocal cords But it always seems that people seem to box me out If I can see you, you can see me We are both human so take a good look at me I know we're both different, but that don't mean to shut me out You pretend I'm invisible Invisible me I'm not some girl that can just fit in with other people I'm a girl who stands out differently with a unique style Quit trynna block me out and keep me quiet Quit trynna tape my mouth from saying spoken words Now I yell from my chest. Can you hear me now? Don't look through me. Look at me. Yeah, I got your attention now. Cause I'm no longer Invisible me Briana Hall Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 I've Found You Lost in a cold heartless world full of evil and lies Running away from the secrets with tears in my eyes Wondering what's next, shades of gray shades of blue That's when I found love, I've Found You There's not an ounce of fear in my body ‘cause I'm only strong Got knocked down from every right to wrong Without the struggles and pain in my life where would I be what would I do I am on the right path, now that I've Found You I accidentally tripped into my feelings about my last I have to keep reminding myself that you're my future and he's my past Had a feeling in my stomach when you said "I love you" I love you, too and I'm happy that I've Found You Had to deal with trust and love issues ‘cause I was too busy allowing people to cause me hurt Sure won't let anyone else do it ‘cause I was only surrounded round jerks I've learned to trust you, love you right, and how to handle what you do The only thing that matters is that we love each other, and that I've Found You I've got a smile on my face with my head held high Knowing we'll last long as time flies by My love for you is bigger than anything other than feeling blue I want you to remember that I'm happy that I've Found You Briana Hall Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 Just realized the truth... All the support and advice you can give Can comfort me now but what will I feel when the comfort is gone..?... I go back to feeling the same. You can change my mind for now but Will the change be permanent? No. You don’t know what I feel. You don’t know my thoughts... I personally don’t know what’s wrong with me. Can’t put my thoughts into words so I can’t get much help. There are no words to explain what I feel. All I want to do is lay down and Stay there forever. I have nothing to make me want to get up in the morning. All the people and things important to me ...won’t last forever. -Iris Ramirez Life Life brought us Sadness Hate Life gave us opportunities we can live with Or we can die from It gave us this plate That sometimes we have to give back because it’s just not quite ready yet Life is that thing that just gives you chills on a cold day It creeps up on you just to leave a mark Life is what people call a rollercoaster It goes up and down but never stops You are always unexpected when it makes its next turn Life is bipolar It gives us happiness one day And then the next We just want to go in a corner and cry Life is life Moving forward is the ONLY option Maybe it’s time to take the thrill And see where life is bringing us But it’s something you should beware Life has its tricks You just don’t want to get too caught up with it Or maybe just maybe you will snap Then life will be over Bailey Davis Life Life is a mixture A mixture is what life is A mixture of happiness and sadness A mixture of laughter and crying Sadness brings us happiness Knowing that we have loved ones who are there with us During those times of grief And during those times of pain and sorrow Life is a mixture A mixture is what life is A mixture of happiness and sadness A mixture of laughter and crying Happiness brings us sadness Knowing that we might one day have to say goodbye Goodbye to the things and loved ones that we love And the things that we will forever cherish no matter what Life is a mixture A mixture is what life is A mixture of happiness and sadness A mixture of laughter and crying Tierney Fletcher Monster I feel like a monster. Not the monsters in horror movies or the kind under your bed & closets. Just a monster...A big, scary looking, cold hearted monster. Ya' know for a monster, people don’t run away from me. I run away from myself. I run till I don’t know where I am. My purpose for life smiles me in the face every day. But I’ve got a tendency for screwing things up. Or at least before it’s the other way around. Trust is a boobey trap. The devil was once an angel. And monsters were once just among the innocent living. But nothing ever stays pure. Life's a fairytale . And Im the wicked witch of the west who snatched the red slippers off my own feet. Im the evil step mom who locked myslef in the tower then pawned the key. Im rapunzel who cut off my own hair, leaving the prince cluless without a purpose. Some fairytale huh?...Im the person who thought my life was worth less than a crumb on the floor. Ive strung myself up by the wrist and legs, then dived head first...and drowned into a sea of laughter. Funny thing is, theres only me. The seats are empty and no ones watching. The only thing here is self doubt, and a flickering light above my head.Thats center stage I guess. I still feel eyes going up my back. Watching my every move and counting every breathe I take before it leaves my body. Life's a fairytale, most the monsters die before we see a happily ever after. Terriney McIntosh My Hometown Mississippi Open fields and fresh air The smell of wood burning to warm up the house And the taste of my grandma's cooking The sounds of birds chirping and dogs barking Along with the sound of my grandmas soap operas Family all around Everybody knows everybody Every holiday my grandma's house filled with family The dreams of getting out of the country The nightmares of never coming back Long hair, short, and skinny, my grandma that is It not where you come from but it's where you're going Thunder louder than ever But long summer days If only they knew I love where I came from Whether I had what I needed or what I wanted When I'm around my family all I feel is joy Even if my family is beyond crazy You gotta love family Adrienne Walker Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 New Life It all started with a kiss And ended with this I'm tired, moody, irritable, hungry, and I can't find a thing that fits Waking up all through the night from the baby kicks I'm always hungry constant Weight Gain Back Ache Sore Feet Monthly trips to the doctor to hear and check on the baby heartbeat Taking care of this baby is something I must do daily Books before boys because boys bring babies Stay in school and get your education Need guidance on how to be the best mother, God is the perfect persuasion Don't look at this as a mistake Nor a disgrace … instead take what God took time to create April Hunt Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 Sleepless Nights I sleep while I wait for your assurance to come to reality Can’t believe you have been watching me for a while but it’s becoming kind of creepy I think you want to say something but the words don't come out the dreams you have about me don't seem to make sense but you let me know how you feel by letting your mind wonder, far far deep inside your brain can’t you seem to let go of what you feel, because you've been tossing and turning in your mind for so long it’s like you're going insane loosing balance and thought from the one nightmare you had before about what you think might be dysfunctional from the thought inside You're crazy, insane like disturbia but you can’t help it cause you think you might go into a mental asylum You're scared but you keep running cause you don't wanna trip over into a deep delusion mindset that keeps you from finding a door to run into so you can finally be saved turns out you can better at running than actually confronting the dream STOP! realize what you doing to yourself, dream faster. think slower Breathe, it’s just a thought you can’t erase what you feel Shhhhh– LISTEN Now WAKE UP It was just another SLEEPLESS NIGHT Jamia Hudson Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 Stumbling Block "Keep going!" screamed triumph. "Don't quit now!" yelled perseverance. "Finish this race!" declared victory. "Be strong" said pain. "Just hold on" said patience. "Don't embarrass yourself!" announced pride. The battle isn't over until the ultimate end of the race. This moment determines your identity and status. It is not an option for you to surrender. A fierce fight. Winners finish the race and defeat the obstacles. They never back down. Their perseverance and patience will soon pay off With high fulfillment. Khari Bowman Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 Performed in Speak On It, Fall 2013 The Amenities of Life Crazy worries from our imagination Desires that seem glorious but only leave us impatient Situations that leave us stronger, faint, and scarred Mistakes we make that leave us in the grave or behind bars Then there is the bright blue sky of life It never comes easily, many things you have to sacrifice Live Love Laugh, many people do Life still isn't perfect, hearts get split in two We smile and lie, with negativity we comply An abundance of people deceive you in your eye We pray and in time our "God" shall reply "Hold on my children, the light will soon arise and lift our souls" From the lies, depression and scars, we still hold Destiny Brookins Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 Vase of Youth Is it me or is it you that's in this vase of youth? The roots of our heritage finally coming together To discover the truth Breaking all the negative actions and barriers that separate us two We branch out to discover the variation of colors that's among our crew United we stand, divided we fall; we still manage to hold the Vase of Youth Alexandria Jones Selected for Publication in Creative Communications, Fall 2013 |
Speak On It December 2013
Youth Poetry Showcase December 16, 2013
As a result of the Theatre Memphis Poetry & Playwriting Residency at Overton High School, CAPA Creative Writing and Drama students performed alongside Houston and White Station original pieces created through original poetry that was presented onstage and published in an anthology. The Overton High School "Keeping the Beat" group included Ke'von Eskridge, Nareco Transou, Roddrecus Maclin, Andrea Knox, Tyler Mays, Terriney Gipson, Kristen Applewhite, Brittany Lipford, Nadia Readus, Aisha Jamison, Jasmine Saulsberry, Christian Palmer, Rheya Traylor, Bailey Davis, Taylor Williams, Noah Lane, Khaleema Charles, Alexis Sledge, Daneka Norfleet, Kiana Thomas, Robert Dockery, Jeffrey Morris, Morgan Moody, and Kedric Thompson.
As a result of the Theatre Memphis Poetry & Playwriting Residency at Overton High School, CAPA Creative Writing and Drama students performed alongside Houston and White Station original pieces created through original poetry that was presented onstage and published in an anthology. The Overton High School "Keeping the Beat" group included Ke'von Eskridge, Nareco Transou, Roddrecus Maclin, Andrea Knox, Tyler Mays, Terriney Gipson, Kristen Applewhite, Brittany Lipford, Nadia Readus, Aisha Jamison, Jasmine Saulsberry, Christian Palmer, Rheya Traylor, Bailey Davis, Taylor Williams, Noah Lane, Khaleema Charles, Alexis Sledge, Daneka Norfleet, Kiana Thomas, Robert Dockery, Jeffrey Morris, Morgan Moody, and Kedric Thompson.
Memphis Grizzlies Poetry Slam 2011 - 2012
Overton High School hosted a school-wide preliminary round of the Grizzlies Poetry Slam on October 24, 2011. The following Creative Writing Department students performed original pieces: Philecia Atkins, Marktavius Littles, Tonika Long, Tasheena Mabry, Cierra Paige, Aish Cunigan, Lindsey Harris, and Savannah Smith. First Place winner was Lindsey Harris, Second Place winner was Savannah Smith, and Third Place winner was Tonika Long. Lindsey Harris proceeded to the final round held on the campus of Southwest Tennessee Technical Institute. She ended up placing in the top ten.
Memphis Grizzlies Poetry Slam Tip-Off
Overton High School hosted the first annual Memphis Grizzlies Poetry Slam on December 14, 2010. The agenda was as follows: The Overton String Quartet Performance kicked off the evening of slam followed by a welcome from Karl Robinson. Greg Billings took the stage to explain the concept of slam poetry. Karl then introduced Sam Young who is not only a Grizzlie, but a spoken word artist. Sam Young performed an original piece and allowed Karl to conduct an on-stage interview. Karl Robinson proceeded to MC the Creative Writing Department's performances. The following writers performed original pieces: Lindsey Harris, Akili Mickens, Tasheena Mabry, Cierra Paige, Tiara Dickerson, Marktavius Littles, and Andreas Nunley. Following the school-wide competition, Lindsay Harris was named the first place winner. She went on to compete at the Fed-Ex Forum and placed within the top ten.
Harvest Notes Fall 2009
Harvest Notes is a performance during which the Creative Writing Department performs for small audiences throughout the school day. Students who performed this year included Akili Mickens, Cierra Paige, Teairra McGaughy, Angelica Figures, Wesley Glover (aka Panthera Leo), Keturah Brown, Jessica Knight, Sarai Vaughn, Benny Balderrama, Jessika Shields, Ashley Dillard, Alicia Jones, Maricela Rangel-Sotelo, Christine Bowers, Tiffany Carr, Courtney Campbell, Alex Hubbard, Tiara Dickerson, Jordan Campbell, Allante Johnson, Shelbie Myers, Leashandra Wiggins, and Bradford Hill.
When We Fall Alex HubbardWhen little kids fall off their bikes
And scrape their knees There's always someone there to pick them up Dust off the dirt and clean their wounds And sing of better days to come They send high praises to the heavens To protect their little angels Then send them on their way To fall off their bikes and scrape their knees again When we fall Our guardian angels protect us That's the job they were designed to do But what happens when they take the day off? I mean, after all, everyone needs a holiday When no one sings of better days to come And Atlas shares his wealth The world seems heavier The sky seems darker And those mushroom clouds? They don't have silver linings The dirt under your nails won't wash away And the tears that stream down your face Are your only source of food Your body needs it to stay alive So you drink them in You feast on the pain of that scraped knee and you learn You learn to pick yourself back up Dust off the dirt and clean the wounds And sing of better days to come So the next time your guardian angel takes the day off Atlas can keep his wealth And you can send praises to the heavens to protect you As you go off to scrape your knees again |
Sometimes life is an island
When you've made the wrong choice There's no way to go Cause you don't know how to swim I almost starve to death On my own disappointment I lay in the sand And think about my dream That was destroyed by me And finally, the sun sets On me, on an island Surrounded by acid With no one left but me. |