Thursday, March 19, 2015

Story Untold By Amanda K. Dudley-Penn


For everyone who has ever suffered through depression

   As I look around me 
And force myself to move
I don't think anyone else would know 
The struggle I go through.
I move against a darkness 
That plagues me every day.
I force a smile through it 
Pushing the shadows far away.
Whispers of sadness come.
With them come disheartened tears.
And the doubts eventually reach out 
Bringing my worst fears.
The loneliness is too much
 But still, I continue on.
I will fight this evil 
Even when I feel desperate and alone.
I will never give in, 
Instead I will stand.
I will not reach out 
And take the devil's hand.
I will push through the shadows 
That plague my mind.
I will see through the darkness 
Even when it makes me blind.
I will remember the words 
To always live bold.  
I will not leave my book unwritten 
And my story untold.


Sunday, March 1, 2015

What Do We Do? By Amanda K. Dudley-Penn


The wind of change 
Isn't always good.
Hatred is king.
No peace no love.
I gaze around.
People don't speak.
Held captive by lies.
Silence they seek.
Accused of the worst.
But meaning the best.
Gone is our freedom of speech.
Next is freedom of press.
People are dying.
No help is found.
Where is the truth.
Are you too proud? 
History goes round.
History repeats.
Innocence gone. 
Blood in the streets.
Silence is golden.
But I only see pain.
People are bought.
and put in invisible chains.
Difference isn't celebrated.
Instead it is cursed.
Tears fall from my eyes
As books are burned. 
Choices are condemned 
By the majority rule.
Bow down at his feet
You gave up your freedoms too.
I am looking for answers 
As the sky grows dark.
How did this happen?
How were we torn a part?
So, I'm searching for answers.
I'm searching for truth.
In a world so dark.
What do we do?