I try to hide the truth
but no amount of lies
can hide the way I feel about you.
the butterflies in my stomach
when I look into your eyes
the goosebumps on my arms
every time I see you smile
the racing of my heart beat
every time we kiss
the unreal feeling I get
whenever I’m with you
the pain of knowing
you and me won’t be
but I won’t ever leave
cause of what you mean to me
My friend.
I’m sittin up at night
daydreamin of what it’d be like
to have your love
sharin my heart with yours
stayin up late, listenin to your voice
holding you in my arms
gettin goosebumps every time we kiss
but he’s the one
makin you smile
holdin his hand
as I’m hurtin
and hidin my feelings
wishin it was me
Always there when you need
listening to your hopes
standin by your side
as you chase your dreams
encouraging you through hard times
believin in you when you’re doubting
but he’s the one
Makin you smile
holdin his hand
as I’m hurtin
and hiding my feelings
wishing it was me
And I see you with him
a painful reminder of my reality
that he’s the one making you happy
as I’m standing in the background
lettin you be, hoping one day you’ll see
that I wish it was me
but he’s the one
Makin you smile
holdin his hand
as I’m hurtin
and hiding my feelings
wishing it was me
but he’s the one
Makin you smile
holdin his hand
as I’m hurtin
and hiding my feelings
wishing it was me
Beautiful girl,
why are you so sad?
beautiful girl,
Why are you crying?
youve been hurt
Trust betrayed
lied to and let down.
Giving your heart
to all the wrong guys
trusted them
to take care of it.
They had other ideas,
looking for one thing,
The intention to deceive
and leave when they get it.
Beautiful girl,
i see you hurting
scared to trust
hesitant to let others in.
Im sorry,
you deserve better.
find someone to encourage you
build you up, and care for you.
beautiful girl,
Don’t let them take what is yours,
what makes you special, unique, beautiful.
trust in yourself, love selflessly,
smile without pain
believe in the hope.
Beautiful heart
beautiful soul
beautiful mind
beautiful eyes
beautiful smile
You’re beautiful
flaws, faults, and doubts
makes you who you are.
beautiful girl.
Long sleepless nights
the heartache is too much
thinking about the love
i wish we could have.
whiskey out the bottle
cant hide the pain.
lying still, restless thoughts
knowing you’re happy
with somebody else.
still wishing you the best
But hoping to find
the happiness with you
that always seems
to evade my grasp.
everyday, a smile appears
everytime I see your text
just glad to have you in my life
knowing how amazing you are
hoping one day
you see what I see in you
and for one day
for us to be
what I hope for us to be.
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.
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.
I can see through her eyes like windows.
The picture is clear but it’s not sunny.
I see her standing in the rain.
Nothing is moving but it’s full of chaos.
Something’s not right but the windows not lying.
She drops to the ground and everything falls.
I can see her hurting, screaming for help.
She looks up to the sky; She’s crying.
Nobody’s there to help her; Somebody help her!
The picture thunders, it gets darker.
Her world is bleak, it’s falling apart.
She tries to stand but is too weak.
Looks to the sky, she’s asking why?
A shadow comes into the picture,
shields her from the world.
Her world starts to gleam.
She stands on her own, no more crying.
She turns around and smiles with eyes like windows.
There’s something about her,
I just can’t keep out of my mind.
More than a beautiful face,
Speaks right to my heart.
I can see it when she smiles,
I can see it in her eyes.
The something I fell in love with,
The beauty in her soul.
Never seen anything so beautiful
Like a rainbow after a storm.
A natural gift to the world
Sometimes taken for granted.
A daily occurrence
That’s magical to see.
Like a sunrise or sunset on the Horizon
A beautiful picture to behold.
Like the stars at night
It never fails to shine.
A sight that can make you feel
Winter’s stillness and Spring’s turmoil.
An unforgettable moment
Leaving an everlasting image
That you would never want to miss.
Her smile.
Erik Puterio 