i don't know what to say ( Read more... )

http://chrisoneill.livejournal.com/2429.html?view=3197#t3197Read more... )

just over a year ago, my little brother got hit by a car. my mum informed me via a long and rambling voicemail, chastising me for neglecting my chores, and finished with a simple "oh, and Damien's been in an accident ( Read more... )

Ummm so this is the beginning of a short story that I started in my commonplace book. The idea for it was sparked by a friend of mine telling me about his ex-girlfriend’s past, and how it was completely disassociated with her present. That being said, any resemblance of my character to any real person is entirely coincidental… haha.

It began in my ( Read more... )

http://lilib3t.livejournal.com/1248.html

I find the form of your poem really interesting, but at times a little disjointed. While I'm all for unconventional form and all that, I feel at times your message becomes a little hard to understand through all the line breaks and such.

I sound really critical (yuck) so I'll go back to how I feel about your ( Read more... )

I initially wrote this poem just for me, as it's about something way too close to my heart. But then I realised that posting it here may provide some sort of relief from the negative feelings in me about this particular subject. It's worth a shot, right? I'll think of this as free therapy...

My Once Hero
by Genevieve Magee

you words to me
will never be ( Read more... )

"And I'm sure the view from Heaven beats the hell out of mine here."
View From Heaven - Yellowcard

I have the most amazing ability to be a drama queen and pessimist, but sometimes I really wish things were different or easier or that I knew  a way out.

When there is a lack of faith or support or trust in your ability, what guarantee is there that ( Read more... )

http://kelsbels27.livejournal.com/956.html

I know exactly what you mean about music opening up your thoughts and feelings.

Lyrics are always the most beautifully constructed words, employing many audibly attractive techniques such as rhyme, rhythm and repetition. When this is combined ( Read more... )

http://lisa-johnson.livejournal.com/1000.html

Hey Lisa,

I really like what you've done here, I'm yet to transfer anything from my commonplace book into something more substantial.

"I could see the sunset to the west, the sky turning to red and orange as it melted into the just ( Read more... )

I will undoubtedly come up with another post once I have been to my lecture and my tutorial for this week, but I thought I might just post some of my poetry while I was here. Hopefully it will give anyone who reads it a little glimpse into what I'm like away from this institution and away from directed thought.

This poem was written as a cure for ( Read more... )