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

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

Poem: Two Lovers

Under the night of a million stars

Beneath the silver moon

That casts its shadow on the water

Our lips melt into each other

The sweetest of kisses never-ending

Our bodies swaying to the rhythm of the waves

As the breeze tickles us with its caress

Our leisurely stroll along the boardwalk

Is now a cherished moment in time

As we become two lovers

United by a soulful passion

Yearning for release

Written March 31, 2016

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

Song Lyric: Love's Embrace

You touch my hand
And I feel electrified
By your skin
Your love can mend
My heart intensified
Like the wind

And for the first time I am flying
There is no longer need for crying
I am swimming in your love's embrace

You glance at me
And my eyes are glowing
Like the stars
You laugh tenderly
And my body's melting
In your arms

And for the first time I am flying
There is no longer need for crying
I am swimming in your love's embrace

And as your lips caress my lips

A tingle runs through fingertips

And I am yours and you are mine

Forever till the end of time

And for the first time I am flying
There is no longer need for crying
I am swimming in your love's embrace

Written May 6, 2006

This song lyric is featured in my book Soundtrack of My Life: Volume 2

© 2006 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: Heartbeat

Heart beats fast
Like a drum
As thoughts of you
Peek in my mind

My heart dances
My heart sings
My heart flutters
Like the wind

My heart soars
My heart explodes
My heart melts
And turns to gold

My heart beats
For you so true
My heart's always
Linked to you

Forever and always
My heartbeat will race
Whenever I picture
Your mysterious face

And whenever I'll swim
In your words so heartfelt
I will drown in bliss
And my heart's gonna melt

And the smile on my face
Will no longer be fake
For the joy that you bring
Makes all grief fade away

Written March 3, 2007 & March 4, 2007

This poem is featured in my book Pieces of Me

© 2007 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Poem: What Will You Do?

If I tell you NO
Will you obey?
Or will you push further?
Force me to do something
I am not ready to do.

Will you wait till I say YES?
Or will you leave
And find another,
Who will always obey,
Who will always say YES?
 
Written May 12, 2009

This poem is featured in my book Diary of a Crush

© Copyright by 2009 Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Song Lyric: You or Kin

Sometimes you wanna meet
But I can't 'cause I'm beat
For that you're understanding
But when I have to be
Close to my family
You say that I'm uncaring

If you ask me to choose
My family or you
Here's what I'm gonna do
I'm choosing them over you

Sometimes I must attend
My family's events
For that you don't support me
And when I fill you in
On importance of my kin
You say that I desert thee

If you ask me to choose
My family or you
Here's what I'm gonna do
I'm choosing them over you

You've got no close kin of your own
So you don't get where I'm coming from
And if you don't want to be with me
'Cause sometimes I leave you for my family
Then so be it
Then so be it
Then so be it

If you ask me to choose
My family or you
Here's what I'm gonna do
I'm choosing them over you 

Written 2005

This song lyric is featured in my book Soundtrack of My Life: Volume 2

© Copyright 2005 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.

Song Lyric: Dangerous to Know

Kids are playing in the park
Left behind in the dark
'Cause their brothers are gone
Somewhere else having fun
Whether sniffing or smoking
Whether drinking or joking
They're forgetting the fact
They're breaking the pact

Their brothers are no-shows
And that's dangerous
And that's dangerous
Dangerous to know

Kids are stranded near the school
Waiting for their brothers who
Forgot to pick the up
Every day it don't stop
No matter what their plans
They're breaking the hands
They're forgetting the truth
They're the role model youth

Their brothers are no-shows
And that's dangerous
And that's dangerous
Dangerous to know

Today kids look up to their brothers
Even the unfortunate others
Who're left alone on the street
Not knowing whom they will meet
Or what will be their fate
If they're forgotten and wait

Their brothers are no-shows
And that's dangerous
And that's dangerous
Dangerous to know

Written 2004-2005

This song lyric is featured in my book Soundtrack of My Life: Volume 2

© Copyright 2004 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.