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21. The Dark Days Will Pass
- By Harpreet M. Dayal
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2020
There will be dark days,
when you feel alone
with your aching heart
but that doesn’t mean

There will be dark days,
when you feel alone
with your aching heart
but that doesn’t mean
you will always be.
The sun will always
peer through the clouds.
Let its light show you
the love you have forgotten.

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22. A Teacher
- By Mridulika Ganguly
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015
A teacher is like a candle that burns itself to light the world of others, the one who builds the pillars of a nation, so we should respect teachers.

Poem Sharing The Power Of A Teacher

A teacher introduces us to a new vision of life,
to make us as sharp as a knife.

Someone who gives us a new sight,

A teacher introduces us to a new vision of life,
to make us as sharp as a knife.

Someone who gives us a new sight,
to make us reach the greatest height,
to give us the greatest flight.

So a teacher
makes a human being
the most intelligent and
respectable creature.
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23. To Ashes
- By Robert Durdle
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2015
This is a poem I wrote at a very young age when I was "green" and full of imagination.

Life Is Like A Fire

Life is like a fire.
If you can't control your flame,
You're bound to be burned.

Life is like a fire.
If you can't control your flame,
You're bound to be burned.
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24. Memories
- By Jane Kim
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015
This poem is about all our memories being there for us when we want to remember.

Poem About An Album Of Memories

Memories in my life fade away
As I replace them with others.
They are forgotten and stored away.
Although the memories are pushed to the side,

Memories in my life fade away
As I replace them with others.
They are forgotten and stored away.
Although the memories are pushed to the side,
They are safe so I may remember them in the future.
Our mind is like a book;
It writes down important things and keeps them between the pages forever.
Maybe our whole album of memories:
Our first steps, first love, first grief, and others
Were meant to be there for us to never forget.
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25. The Terrifying Thing About Love
- By Madalina Coman
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2020
This is a popular piece from Madalina Coman's poetry book Unforgettable.

It is a terrifying thing
to watch love
walk in your direction
when you believe

It is a terrifying thing
to watch love
walk in your direction
when you believe
you are not ready
to receive it.

In the same manner,

it is quite terrifying
watching love
walk away from you
when you are not yet ready
to let go.

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26. Still
- By Amber
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2013
Well, where do I start? I'm an 18-year-old girl who has depression. I write a lot of poems about what has happened to me in the past, and I write the "darker" poems. I had something horrible happen to me in September, so I write about that. Please enjoy my poems.

Short Dark Poem

The crow flies
People die
Souls are lost
Tears dry

The crow flies
People die
Souls are lost
Tears dry
Love fades
Blood stops dripping
The sun sets
Flowers turn to dust
People turn to stone
The crow freezes
And life stands still
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27. Emotional Weather
- By Danni
- Published by Family Friend Poems April 2009
This poem was fun to write and it made my friend giggle on the rain line but yeah. I had fun. =]

A rainbow
Colours in the sky
Sunlight
Reflection in the window

A rainbow
Colours in the sky
Sunlight
Reflection in the window
Rain
Downpour of my heart
Storm
Anger letting go
Snow
Peaceful in the night
Fog
Troubles to get through

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28. Childhood
- By Aniket Jangam
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2016
While going through hectic times for a couple of years, my little mind lingered to the innocent, ecstatic days of my childhood, which provoked me to write up this short poem and many others like it about life, the changing times, the changing people, and the way it all affects us! I would love to be able to live our old days yet again and do the things we missed out in the past!

Missing The Simple Joys Of Childhood

Going back to the time, doing all that I want,
Just living up my life, getting all that I can't!

Great was the childhood, innocent were the smiles.

Going back to the time, doing all that I want,
Just living up my life, getting all that I can't!

Great was the childhood, innocent were the smiles.
Walking through the woods was better than today's long drive of miles!

Getting nostalgic at the sight of old places,
Feeling the magic of love, affection and kisses.

Wish I could be selfless and joyous once again
And forget the mess that ends up only in pain!
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29. Like The Moon
- By Sabina Laura
- Published by Family Friend Poems October 2020
I will be
like the moon
and learn to shine
even when

I will be
like the moon
and learn to shine
even when
I am not whole.
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Very insightful. Self-love can be (and maybe should be) the first love we encounter. Even when we're not perfect.

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30. The Butterfly
- By Rick Hunter
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2016
I am constantly amazed by the simple beauty of all that is around us. All we need to do is to sit and be aware of the simple gifts of nature.

Beauty Of A Butterfly In Nature

The butterfly is a thing to behold,
with colors more beautiful than gold.

Flying hour by hour,

The butterfly is a thing to behold,
with colors more beautiful than gold.

Flying hour by hour,
going from flower to flower.

Oh, how I enjoy your beauty butterfly,
as I sit and watch you flutter by.
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You are so right!! I live in the country, where nature is so obvious around us. We need to take time to smell the roses. It's a beautiful feeling.

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31. My Life
- By Kimberly L. Mixon
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2016
My life really hasn't been easy, and when it gets bad, I love to write my feelings down and transform them into poetry. Hope I can help uplift someone today.

Hardships In Life

My life hasn't been great,
But I've made it through.
My life hasn't been easy,
But God said, "I've got you."

My life hasn't been great,
But I've made it through.
My life hasn't been easy,
But God said, "I've got you."
My life hasn't been all I've wanted,
But I have all that I need.
For God so loved the world.
That's what puts my mind at ease.
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32. Allow Me To Dream
- By Jeff Mynatt
- Published by Family Friend Poems April 2017
I'm retired military who spent 32 years preparing and actively participating in wars. I just have to believe in my heart that there are worlds beyond our own were beings exist in peace. This poem came to me while I was standing alert in Kuwait while gazing at the multitude of stars shinning above me.

World Of Peace And Love

As I look across a field of green,
I dream.
I look to the stars and wonder just how far,
and I dream.

As I look across a field of green,
I dream.
I look to the stars and wonder just how far,
and I dream.
I dream of worlds beyond where peace and love are one,
and so I dream.
If worlds like that exist and can live in heavenly bliss,
why can't we?
Allow me to dream
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This is beautiful. I share your dream even though these days I sometimes feel very naive. Are we moving farther and farther away from being able to get along with each other?

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33. Relaxation
- By Polette
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015
The scene is at the beach alone, and it's quiet.

Poem Describing Relaxing At The Beach

The wind blows
I breathe deeply
I close my eyes so tight
I can barely see light

The wind blows
I breathe deeply
I close my eyes so tight
I can barely see light
It feels as if I float on thin air
It's relaxing, it's refreshing
It's peace, it's nature
It's as if I can fly
And never die...
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34. Finding Hope
- By Sabina Laura
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2020
Finding Hope In Unexpected Places

I am learning to find hope
in the smallest and most unexpected places
like the whispers through the forest
and the velvet evening sky

I am learning to find hope
in the smallest and most unexpected places
like the whispers through the forest
and the velvet evening sky
and the way your love is bringing back
all the parts of my soul I thought I had lost.
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35. Love Is Better Than Hate
- By Poppy Cooke
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2009
This short poem personally tells me that life needs living to the fullest! I wrote this poem because of how I feel so strongly about people wasting their lives away when they have so much more they could be doing with their lives.

Poem About Living A Full Life

Don't judge a book by its cover.
Love is better than hate.

Life's too short to waste opportunities

Don't judge a book by its cover.
Love is better than hate.

Life's too short to waste opportunities
you have the chance to take.

One day you could be alive and the next you could be dead,
so keep your head held high with a big smile on your face!
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36. The Song Of Wind
- By Natalia Huja
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2017
I wrote this poem because spring has gone and summer has arrived.

Spring Turning Into Summer

Wind is like peace.
A swaying song it sings.
Drifting away in the summer wind.
Dancing grass in the field,

Wind is like peace.
A swaying song it sings.
Drifting away in the summer wind.
Dancing grass in the field,
Flowers sing a windy song.
Good night, wind.
Spring has gone, summer is here.
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37. Just The Beginning
- By Caroline White
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 25, 2021
one day
it will be so clear –
what you thought
was the end,

one day
it will be so clear –
what you thought
was the end,
was really
just the beginning.

Some doors are hidden
until we are ready
to open them.

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38. Let Love Go
- By Kerry P. Howland
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2017
I wrote this poem with the intention of letting go of someone I love deeply who no longer claims to love me.

Poem About Letting Go

His love for you,
he cannot show.
For this alone,
just let him go.

His love for you,
he cannot show.
For this alone,
just let him go.
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39. Fly!
- By Linette
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2016
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heart's creative desire to help uplift God's beautiful world with a short, simple poem offering a positive and caring vibration. I pray for an abundance of God's infinite blessings, health, peace and wonderful creativity to you all, dear friends.

A Positive Take On Living Life

Open heart and open mind,
On a journey of a lifetime.
Love and respect all,
Get back up when you fall.

Open heart and open mind,
On a journey of a lifetime.
Love and respect all,
Get back up when you fall.
Beat your drum like only you can;
You're already part of the band!
Shoulders back, head held high,
Smile on. Ready...set...fly!
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40. Seeing Ourselves Clearly
- By Lauren Bowman
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2020
It’s difficult to take in the entirety of something
when you are standing inside of it.
Valleys are best seen from peaks.
Mountains from their bases.

It’s difficult to take in the entirety of something
when you are standing inside of it.
Valleys are best seen from peaks.
Mountains from their bases.
The ocean from the shore.
Perhaps this is why we rely on other’s eyes
to see ourselves clearly.
Perhaps this is why we struggle to wholly view
who we are.
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21. The Dark Days Will Pass

22. A Teacher

A teacher is like a candle that burns itself to light the world of others, the one who builds the pillars of a nation, so we should respect teachers.

23. To Ashes

This is a poem I wrote at a very young age when I was "green" and full of imagination.

24. Memories

This poem is about all our memories being there for us when we want to remember.

25. The Terrifying Thing About Love

This is a popular piece from Madalina Coman's poetry book Unforgettable.

26. Still

Well, where do I start? I'm an 18-year-old girl who has depression. I write a lot of poems about what has happened to me in the past, and I write the "darker" poems. I had something horrible happen to me in September, so I write about that. Please enjoy my poems.

27. Emotional Weather

This poem was fun to write and it made my friend giggle on the rain line but yeah. I had fun. =]

28. Childhood

29. Like The Moon

30. The Butterfly

I am constantly amazed by the simple beauty of all that is around us. All we need to do is to sit and be aware of the simple gifts of nature.

31. My Life

My life really hasn't been easy, and when it gets bad, I love to write my feelings down and transform them into poetry. Hope I can help uplift someone today.

32. Allow Me To Dream

33. Relaxation

The scene is at the beach alone, and it's quiet.

34. Finding Hope

35. Love Is Better Than Hate

This short poem personally tells me that life needs living to the fullest! I wrote this poem because of how I feel so strongly about people wasting their lives away when they have so much more they could be doing with their lives.

36. The Song Of Wind

I wrote this poem because spring has gone and summer has arrived.

37. Just The Beginning

38. Let Love Go

I wrote this poem with the intention of letting go of someone I love deeply who no longer claims to love me.

39. Fly!

I just wanted to take a moment to express my heart's creative desire to help uplift God's beautiful world with a short, simple poem offering a positive and caring vibration. I pray for an abundance of God's infinite blessings, health, peace and wonderful creativity to you all, dear friends.

40. Seeing Ourselves Clearly