She doesn’t know
how smart she really is
the amount of potential she has
that she can do anything she wants
she doesn’t know
theres butterflies when she talks
a heartbeat skips when she smiles
im breathless when she looks at me
she doesn’t know
How beautiful her heart is
the amazing person she is
What she really means to me
she doesn’t know
Joy is talking to her
happiness is being with her
love is knowing her
Lonely in the dark
i can hear the faint sound
of tears hitting the ground.
im in the distance
but feel like I’m right there.
so young but so sad
they wish to be left alone
but that’s just the fear
of getting close.
their cries are loud
their pain is real.
they pretend they’re happy
dont want to draw attention
everyone walks by
not blinking an eye
continuing to ignore
the silent despair of
those who weep alone.
living in their world
without imperfections and flaws.
the voices are many
the voices are loud
but none of the voices
are for the ones
that have no voice.
Every second, every moment
a memory is being made.
over a lifetime of moments
some are relived, some are forgotten.
some are remembered vividly
and some exist only to those who saw.
but, it is still your life, your history.
it can’t be rewritten or changed
it’s just there as a reminder
of who you used to be.
to learn from your mistakes,
to remember the good times and bad,
to not forget but not repeat.
your history is your past
but doesn’t have to be your future.
the unknown is thrilling
the mystery is exciting.
New moments are to come
new laughs and new surprises.
sometimes it’s best to forget the history
and chase after something new.
its going to be scary
and it’s not always gonna be perfect.
the only question is
would you rather be safe living in your history
and miss out on lofe
or take a chance on the future
and live with no regrets.
Step by step
he continued into the darkness.
unable to see ahead,
all he can do Is keep moving forward.
trying to listen for help
but his mind is full of doubt.
worried he’ll be stuck forever
wandering alone in the dark.
close to giving up
he starts to stumble and fall
When someone reaches to take his hand.
the world is lifted off his shoulders
and his mind is at ease.
guiding him towards the light
he finally begins to see
the image of the person helping him.
as he finally escapes the dark
he sees all he’ll ever need in life.
his true love.
Always on my mind
hidden in my heart
a secret waiting to escape,
something I see in you.
more than a pretty face
is a beautiful soul,
with a caring heart,
a joyful laugh and selfless eyes.
a presence that can light up a room.
the look of an angel
shining bright in her beauty.
difficult to find the words
even harder to say aloud.
the secret waiting to be told…
It happens in an instance.
a specific time, the first occurrence.
it can take a while
it can be instantaneous.
thats the best part of it,
the uncertainty, the mystery
but you’ll know right away
when everything changes.
that moment you realize
its just not the same.
it can break you
or make you whole.
dependent on another
scary in thought
perfect in theory
everyone wants it
they strive to find it
and if you’re lucky enough to get it
youll never regret it.
its what we all want
to fall in love.
Unfortunately, we have forgotten. What was once a call for Unity, not just in the United States but in the World, has now become a meaningless phrase. Every year we repeat “Never Forget” but that’s just a reminder of what happened. It’s no longer a rallying call. It’s no longer a sumbol for Unification, for strength, for fighting for what we stand for. We were supposed to “Never Forget” that regardless of what happens, no matter what obstacles are in front of us, that we would stand together, stay strong, and continue to be leaders, be the best in the World. This country stands for HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, FREEDOM. Leaders in humanity, innovation, diversity, agriculture, economy, accepting of all religions, peoples, lifestyles, races. Care not just about ourselves but others. But that’t not who we are anymore.
We lost sight of who we are, we got scared. We got divided. We became what we are fighting against. We want to shut the world out. Instead of helping we want to make them pay. Instead of accepting we want them to conform or keep them out. How did this happen? When did this happen? Why did we change? This is US losing. Our enemies win when they change who we are. We are no longer the country that stands for those Stripes and Stars. We no longer stand above the rest of the World. But, we can change that. We still have the core values we were raised on. What we learned growing up and what became so clear on 9/11. Who we are, not each individual person, but united as one.
We just need to remember what it really means to “Never Forget”
Unity, Freedom, Strength, Courage, Accepting, Love, Peace, Opportunity.
We are all great, we’ve never been anything less. It’s time to take back what is ours. Take back what we stood for and will stand for.
This is our Country.
Never Forget.
Erik Puterio 