Poem: Thoughts of the Future

As the bus speeds down the highway

Its destination yet unknown

The soon-to-be wedding of my dreams

That I’ve always fantasized about

But never thought would be real

Starts playing out in my mind

And I wonder if this is a sign

That my once uncertain future

Will be the beginning of a better life

Where my unrealized dreams

Will morph into actual achievements

And I finally become the star

That I am destined to be

Written April 25, 2016

© Copyright 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: There Are No Boundaries

When inspiration strikes

Your voice will guide you

To be one of the dreamers

One of the fighters

One of the leaders

When passion and creativity

Exist within your heart and mind

There are no boundaries

To what you can achieve

There is no limit

To how high you can soar

Written April 21, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: Alone in an Empty House

She finds herself alone in an empty house

As darkness settles in outside

She is no longer a child

Yet every noise she hears in the silent night

Fills her with anxiety and fear

Unable to fall asleep

She tightly hugs her plush dog and cries

Trying not to let screams escape her

There is no ghost or monster to be found

But there might as well be

Because she doesn’t feel safe inside these walls

And worries that her story

May not have a happy ending

Written April 21, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: Underground Lair

The underground lair

Is her sanctuary

For here she is protected

From the deadly stares

The sharp whispers

The nasty remarks

That scar her to the core

And make her wish

She were invisible

And this is where she hides

Awaiting the day

She will at last find peace

Written April 20, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: Thinking about Unfulfilled Dreams

Time seems to stand still

As she sits on the swing by the lake

And sways in rhythm with the wind

Thinking about the promises she made to herself

To go out into the scary unknown

And pursue the passion that lies within

She wonders if her unfulfilled dreams

Will ever become more than just desires

And if the limits she set for herself

Will ever be lifted from her mind

Giving her the confidence to go past the horizon

And explore the endless possibilities that await

Written April 20, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: Your Heart of Gold

Your heart of gold overflows with love

Surrounds me with inner peace

With the safety of your warm embrace

The promise of a brighter tomorrow

I don’t know what the future holds

But I know that your heart of gold

Will keep me going in this uncertain world

Written April 20, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: I Don't Belong at This Party

I find myself surrounded by a crowd of familiar faces

But I might as well be surrounded by strangers

As these people engage in never-ending conversation

About the things I have no connection to

And so I find myself a stranger in the room

Finding it hard fitting in with these people

Feeling as empty and alone as I’ve ever felt

All the while trying to hide my feelings

I know I don’t belong at this party

And want nothing more than to escape it

But I must stay there until the end

And so I flee to the bathroom

Lock myself in the stall and let the tears fall

Written April 20, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: An Unforgettable Experience

I met a stranger at a wedding
And felt an instant connection
Which grew stronger
As we danced the night away
Our bodies moving without limits
Our unspoken words filled with a fiery passion
As the magical night drew to a close
No promises of a future connection were made
Yet there were no regrets on the horizon
For that night was an unforgettable experience
And one of those memories that I’ll always treasure 

Written April 11, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: Free at Last

He made his final speech short yet unique

His delivery deeply moving

His words filled with a fiery passion

His heart weeping with loss

He was free at last

Free to travel back home

Back to a place where her presence was felt

And her memory was still alive

Written April 11, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission.

Poem: Her Perception

She stares at her reflection in the crooked mirror

Her eyes examining every inch of her body

Her perception forever the same

She is a portrait filled with blobs

There is no illustration of beauty

Only traces of never-ending revolt

The familiar expression on her face

Is filled with hatred and bitter tears

Rapid thoughts running through her head

That scar her deep to the core

Telling her she’s a beast

That nobody wants around

Written April 11, 2016

© 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: Lost and Found

When it came to real love

I found myself lost in a world of fairy tales

In a world of make believe feelings

That I thought were not pretend

But now I find myself in a world

Where real love is indeed real

And the feelings are not masked

By a desperate plea to be loved

A love that seemed forever lost

Has been found at last

Yes, it is filled with ups and downs

But it is unconditional, genuine

And will stand the test of time

Written April 9, 2016

© Copyright 2016 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: I Am a Warrior

I am a warrior, battling with my lack of confidence,

Battling with the fear that has taken over me

Trying to conquer it and win

So that I can rise above and soar into the sky

The way I am meant to soar

The way I am meant to prosper

But it is no easy feat as I struggle to let go

Of all that I’ve come to accept as being real

That in reality may actually be a lie

Written April 9, 2016

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