Blues, Greens, and Aquamarines

Blues, greens, aquamarines,

Dreams

Of rippling reflections.

It's hard to reflect properly,

When the weeping willow hangs so heavily.

Lily pads sprouting pink and yellow flowers

Make me stare at this pretty pond for hours.

I try to get past the surface, to the murky depths below,

But the refracting light blinds me, the foggy waters have nothing to show.

Then I spot a little ladybug buzzing,

Touching down

On a small green pad.

It had to be tired of flying.

I wondered how far it had traveled,

How far it still had to go.

This was only one of the stops

On the spotted beetle's journey.

Soon it will take off again,

And forget this lonely place

Of placid languishing and wishing.

I don't believe I'll stay here long.

Like water, I want to flow like a song.

I can't be stagnant, that feels wrong.

Thinking fresher thoughts, I take my leave

Of these blues, greens, and aquamarines.

I copied this painting way back in February 2014 at an art class. The one at the top is my interpretation, and it hangs on the wall right next to my bed. This morning I was looking at it, and suddenly I got inspired to write a poem about it. ^,^

I've done a handful of other paintings in the past. Maybe I'll write poems based on those too...

Another diamond

Here's another poem that is in a similar format to the previous one, only longer. :P

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1- It's

2- Not easy

3- To come up

4- With a good idea.

5- But who said it was?

6- No one becomes successful overnight, right?

7- It takes practice, and lots of work.

8- Making a song, writing a story, or inventing something

9- Is a wonderful dream for creative individuals to have.

10- That doesn't mean it's going to be fun and games.

11- It's hard to be original, not to mention challenging to compete

12- Especially with the many great minds that have all come before you.

13- With so much content out there, the garbage as well as the masterpieces,

14- Not to mention all the critics, trolls and haters, waiting to tear you down,

15- How does one even begin to express themselves in a way that's never been done?

15- Well, maybe you won't be completely original in your creative endeavors, but hey, it's okay.

14- After all, every new idea that came into reality was based on old ideas.

13- You can start being creative by taking existing things and changing them slightly,

12- Or even by taking a few things at once and combining them.

11- That's what all artists do, in the end. Real artists steal.

10- Changing something is much easier than creating from thin air.

9- There really is absolutely nothing new under the sun

8- When you sit down and think about it

7- But that is not a bad thing.

6- Stand on the shoulders of giants.

5- Can't promise you'll make it,

4- But you won't know

3- If you don't

2- Ever even

1- Try

A diamond poem

I decided to write a poem in an interesting format... Maybe I'll think of more...

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1- I

2- Don't know

3- What I'm doing.

4- What's wrong with me?

5- I'm so lazy, directionless, bored,

6- Stuck in a block of creativity.

7- I need to be doing something else,

8- Something different and new with myself. But what?

9- How do I get myself to change my ways?

10- Somehow I must motivate and inspire myself, and get encouraged

10- To think outside the box and draw outside the lines,

9- Look at things from new perspectives and new angles.

8- At the same time, I need some order

7- Some rules with which to play by.

6- If only I had an idea

5- Of what I could do.

4- Where do I start?

3- I have to

2- make it

1- good.

Crystal Gem rap battle

So I got inspired to write something today, thanks in part to the return of one of my favorite cartoon shows ever, "Steven Universe" (watch them all online here: http://www.animetoon.tv/watch-steven-universe) and the following awesome rap battle videos:

I decided to put these two things together and come up with my own fictional character rap battle! Hope you like it. ^,^

Hello, I'm Garnet. I may not say much

But if you're a threat, I can pack a punch

I'm flaunting my gauntlets, better give up now or

You'll leave me no choice but to use my gem power

I'll pound you to the ground, knock you into next year

I protect my friends and I don't know fear

I'm fierce, I'm fast, you'll never know what hit ya

I've got a third eye that sees into the future

So I know how it goes, you lose and I win

This battle is over before it even begins.

Oh no, you didn't! There's something you missed!

When it comes to rap battles, the queen is Amethyst!

I'm messy, but you don't wanna mess with me

The best rhymes are mine, you just wait and see

I'm crazy, ladies! There is no escape!

I'm a wild child, honey, Imma whip you into shape!

This purple puma's on the prowl tonight

Don't tease me 'bout my height because I'll put up a fight

I've got an appetite for food and fun

I think it's clear to see that this battle is done

Now wait just a minute, you take that back!

I didn't want to do this, but it's my turn to attack

I am Pearl, the girl who's gonna rock your world

With my smooth sword fighting and a ballerina twirl

I'm filled to the gills with skills you don't even know

But if you want to throw down then I'll give you a show

I'm slender, I'm sweet and I'm shaped like a fairy

Don't let my looks fool you, my moves are legendary!

Are you scared? I don't care, this is such a waste of time

It's clear to see I'm the one with the best rhymes

Not even! It's Steven who has the funky flow

You gems may be cool, but this is my show!

I may be just a kid, but I kid you not

Part human, part Crystal Gym, I think I've got a shot

I'm not much of a fighter, but when push comes to shove

You know I'll be there to protect the ones I love

It's very plain to see that I rule Beach City

I know everyone's name and I'm clever and witty

So bow down to me, cuz I'm the king of the verse

Better hand the crown over to Steven Universe!

The (new!) Story of the Man Who Didn't Finish Anything

So I published a poem years ago that to some seemed a tad depressing. This weekend I rewrote it so that ending was a little happier, but the message is still the same. Hope you enjoy it! ^_^

(The asterisks * indicate where I wrote new lines.)

Original, from July 2010: http://magentacarmineroberts.blogspot.com/2010/07/funny-new-poem.html

There once was a man by the name of Paul

who was wiry, skinny, and not that tall

(he'd never quite finished growing up, after all.)

As a kid he had habits that were not very good

Never finished his veggies, like good boys should

No one understood him, not even his folks

Never finished a sentence whenever he spoke

(which was a problem when he tried to tell jokes.)

He never finished school, because of his quirk

He never finished classes, or his homework

Paul never finished movies, or even one book

He'd start, but then never give another look

Maybe they weren't worth the effort it took?

Never once did he finish his chores

His parents worried more and more...

*They made him join a group called the P. A.

*Procrastinators Anonymous, a.k.a

*Unfortunately meetings were always delayed

*Paul couldn't see why everyone fussed

*He didn't finish his sandwich, leaving the crust

As an adult, he never finished one job

(which was to manufacture thingamabobs)

He was sadly replaced by a guy named Rob

"You never finish anything!"

Said his girlfriend, Sarah King

*Paul tried to deny it and start a fight

*But before he could finish, he knew she was right

*He thought about her words all through the night

*The very next day, he made a plan

*To finally become a finished man

*Paul promised Sarah that before too long

He would go and prove her wrong

(Who knew his feelings were even that strong?)

*He decided to go back and finish school

*So his girlfriend would know that he was no fool

*After a few years, he earned his degree

*His parents cheered and wept with glee

*Sarah was as proud of him as she could be

*He wanted to finish other things

*Paul decided to spread his wings

*He began to write his story, so he could share

*with the world how, with much work and care

*Anyone could do what he did, if they dared

*He's not finished yet, but he will be soon

*It's due to come out sometime in mid-June

So let this be a lesson to everyone:

Finish what you start.....