10 poems10 Journeys

By Justice DouglasTo My Mother,

Carolyn

Dedication PageThese poems are dedicated to you because it is not often that I tell you that I love you or am inspired

by you, but I do. You are cherished by all of your love ones, especially me. Although you think that you are taken for granted, this is to show you that you are not. You have helped to make me the person that I am today, because I am walking in the right direction with you guiding me all the way. You have and continue to help me grow, by giving me your knowledge, and experiences, that have made you grow, so that they may be able to help me. You will never and can never be replaced, for you are worth an unlimited amount of gold. I am becoming more of a clone of you day by day. That is why this poem is dedicated to you.

you always tell me, and anyone that has loss someone, that although a loved one may not be here with you anymore on natural earth, they are still always with you. They are watching over you like a guardian angel. You also say that they will forever be in your heart. You say that when a loved one is gone what they did in you or someone else life will never be forgot, and that their legacy will live on forever more. This will always be true to me, when someone is gone, they are there in spirit, and in you heart. They will forever be with you. They may be gone but never forgotten.

throughout the course of my life, from when I was an infant, and could barely understand a word. You told me that whenever I needed you, you would always be there. No matter on the moon or the sky, you would be there, when I needed you most.

Whenever I needed help, or was guided in the wrong way of life, you would be there to help guide me back in the right way.

As life has gone on you still say this and, keep your word. Whenever I am in need of you help, you are always, and will forever be there, no matter what, To give me your hand to hold.

This is for When times are on a bumpy road, you say that everything will be fine, because you have faith. When you are always happy, you say because you have faith in god. You say that the word says that as long as you have faith the size of a mustard seed in the lord, everything will be okay. The times that others are worrying, and you should be nervous at times. You say that there is no need to get nervous, or anxious, because you have faith, and having the smallest amount of faith can change a whole situation. Therefore all you have to do is put faith in the lord in things will work in your favor.

Passed Down By you, A mother’s love

Dear mom,

At times you feel down, and your feeling low, But you are cherished by your family,

More than you will ever know, I know you want certain times back,

And thing back to the way it use to be, But things will soon get better mom,

Just you wait and see, In all my life you guided me,

And showed me right from wrong, You are my inspiration,

And the music and a song, You are there when times are hard,

You are always close at hand, You are guided by happiness,

You are the best mom in all of the land, I could never repay you,

You are worth all of the gold, Whenever I need you,

Your hands are there to hold, Your advice is always wise,

And leads me in the right way, So thank you mom for making me,

The person I have become, And through your love and wonderful guidance,

I am a clone of you, and I hope this will always be true,

From me to you.

Why I picked, A mother’s LoveI wrote this poem, dedicated to you because it is not

often that I tell you that I love you or am inspired by you, but I do. You are cherished by all of your love ones, especially me. Although you think that you are taken for granted, this is to show you that you are not. You have helped to make me the person that I am today, because I am walking in the right direction with you guiding me all the way. You have and continue to help me grow, by giving me your knowledge, and experiences, that have made you grow, so that they may be able to help me. You will never and can never be replaced, for you are worth an unlimited amount of gold. I am becoming more of a clone of you day by day. That is why this poem is dedicated to you.

Always With YouAlthough not here in the present,I know you are always by my side,You may be gone up above,But you love and legacy will live forever,So much was taught,So much was learned, It shall be forever cherished, For it you deserve,Without your presents,But always in spirit, is your hand to hold,Forever more.

Why I picked, Always with you

I wrote this poem for you because you always tell me, and anyone that has loss someone, that although a loved one may not be here with you anymore on natural earth, they are still always with you. They are watching over you like a guardian angel. You also say that they will forever be in your heart. You say that when a loved one is gone what they did in you or someone else life will never be forgot, and that their legacy will live on forever more. This will always be true to me, when someone is gone, they are there in spirit, and in you heart. They will forever be with you. They may be gone but never forgotten.

A mother’s Hands

A mother’s hand is there to holdFrom a baby, you hold her hand at night,When you began to grow,Through all of the journeys,Your mother’s hand is still there,There to hold tight and guide you,Guide you into the right light,Through out it all is a mother’s hand,Always there to hold.

Why I picked, A Mother’s HandsI wrote this poem dedicated to you because throughout

the course of my life, from when I was an infant, and could barely understand a word. You told me that whenever I needed you, you would always be there. No matter on the moon or the sky, you would be there, when I needed you most.

Whenever I needed help, or was guided in the wrong way of life, you would be there to help guide me back in the right way.

As life has gone on you still say this and, keep your word. Whenever I am in need of you help, you are always, and will forever be there, no matter what, To give me your hand to hold.

Forever Here From before there was ever a present, there was a future, of what was to be, When life began they were there to care for you, when you began to grow day by day, year by year, they were there to guide you, Through all of the ups and the downs, they were there, to keep you from falling, and to help you get up when you tripped, Forever by your side is your family, They last forever.

Why I Picked, Forever Here

I wrote this poem, dedicated to you because as I was growing up, and continue to grow up.

You always say that friends come and go, besides the ones that are truly your friend, and will be there like family. Besides them, you say that, Family last forever, they are always there, by your side, to help protect you, and love you, and take care of you.

You say that besides god, the closest people to you are your family.

They are a part of you, and you are a part of them, and that will last for all of your days.

Faith Through the course of life, we need faith,To have faith ,is to have trust in the god,Even the smallest amount of faith,Can get you through,Help you to get through ,to overcome anything,Anything is possible, Possible with faith in god.

Why I picked, FaithI wrote this poem dedicated to you because When

times are on a bumpy road, you say that everything will be fine, because you have faith. When you are always happy, you say because you have faith in god. You say that the word says that as long as you have faith the size of a mustard seed in the lord, everything will be okay. The times that others are worrying, and you should be nervous at times. You say that there is no need to get nervous, or anxious, because you have faith, and having the smallest amount of faith can change a whole situation. Therefore all you have to do is put faith in the lord in things will work in your favor.

Will You, By Toni I don't think you will

ever fully understandhow you've touched my lifeand made me who I am. I don't think you could ever knowjust how truly special you arethat even on the darkest nightsyou are my brightest star.

I don't think you will ever fully comprehendhow you've made my dreams come trueor how you've opened my heartto love and the wonders it can do.

You've allowed me to experiencesomething very hard to findunconditional love that existsin my body, soul, and mind.

I don't think you could ever feelall the love I have to giveand I'm sure you'll never realizeyou've been my will to live.

You are an amazing personand without you I don't know where I'd be.Having you in my lifecompletes and fulfills every part of me

Explication

The Poem Will you, is based on the positive impact that someone has made on a persons life. It is to tell them that they will always appreciate them, and could never repay them enough, for what they have done for them. This poem for the most part is a Free verse poem, it shows expression, and shows some metaphors, and also it has repetition to continue to say that they don’t think they will ever understand the impact they made in their life. It has a theme that easily gets across.

Phenomenal Women Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I'm telling lies., I say,It's in the reach of my armsThe span of my hips,The stride of my step,The curl of my lips. I'm a womanPhenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me.

I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man,The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees.Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees. I say,It's the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth,The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I'm a womanPhenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me.

Men themselves have wonderedWhat they see in me. They try so muchBut they can't touch My inner mystery.When I try to show them They say they still can't see.I say, It's in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile,The ride of my breasts, The grace of my style. I'm a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That's me. Now you understand Just why my head's not bowed.I don't shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud.When you see me passing, It ought to make you proud.I say, It's in the click of my heels,The bend of my hair,the palm of my hand,The need of my care,

'Cause I'm a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That's me.

Explication

The Poem Phenomenal Woman is based on a strong woman, who is confident, and strong minded . The woman is showed as a clone to the author, Maya Angelou, for she is a strong and confident woman. The poem is written is free verse, there is not set rhyme scheme. In the poem, Imagery is used to give an idea of what the person looks like. She also uses metaphors to be better understood. She uses repetition throughout the poem, to emphasize some of the work. The length of the lines in the poem varies, to make certain things stand out more. The poem has a sense of lyric, and has type of musical structure.

To My Mother, by Christina Rossetti

To-day's your natal day;   Sweet flowers I bring:Mother, accept, I pray   My offering.

And may you happy live,   And long us bless;Receiving as you give   Great happiness.

Explication

This poem is based on, It is the mother day, for her to be appreciated, for her to relax, and be happy. To do nothing but receive, for she always give, but not today, for it is her day, to receive rather than give, to have happiness. The poem uses a rhyme scheme of abab. It somewhat gets it point across.

Sonnets are full of love, and this my tome, by Christina Rossetti

Sonnets are full of love, and this my tome Has many sonnets: so here now shall be One sonnet more, a love sonnet, from me To her whose heart is my heart’s quiet home, To my first Love, my Mother, on whose knee I learnt love-lore that is not troublesome; Whose service is my special dignity, And she my loadstar while I go and come And so because you love me, and because I love you, Mother, I have woven a wreath Of rhymes wherewith to crown your honored name: In you not fourscore years can dim the flame Of love, whose blessed glow transcends the laws Of time and change and mortal life and death.

Explication

This poem was written to show her love to her mother. That they were first love, and that shall never change. That she will always, no matter what have one of the most important places in her heart forever. The poem uses the rhyme scheme of abba mainly. There is metaphors, and personification, along with other styles.

Mother to Son, by Langston Hughes Well, son, I'll tell you:

Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.It's had tacks in it,And splinters,And boards torn up,And places with no carpet on the floor—Bare.But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on,And reachin' landin's,And turnin' corners,And sometimes goin' in the darkWhere there ain't been no light.So, boy, don't you turn back.Don't you set down on the steps.'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.Don't you fall now—For I'se still goin', honey,I'se still climbin',And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

Explication

This poem is based on describing the life of the mother. The poem has metaphors used in it to compare the mothers life to a crystal staircase, to not having an easy life. It uses imagery of a crystal staircase as the opposite of her life as a staircase. He uses many symbolic images, to describe the obstacles and hurt experienced in a mothers life by the tacks in the staircase. However they never gave up.

LetterDear Mom,I have made you a dedication of works of poetry.

This dedication is to show my appreciation towards you, and everything that you have ever done for me. This dedication is filled with poetry that expresses my love for you, and all of the effects you have had on my life. It shows all of the journeys we have been through, and what I have learned from you while going through them. They are written to show that you are not taken for granted, and that you are truly cherished. This why I have made this Dedication for you.

Sincerely, Justice

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