I wish the quiet would stay
Let me stay
In my mind,
For once.
Don't slow down,
No, keep going,
But keep the peace.
Keep it soft.
The time isn't of now
But of before now,
After now,
Soon. Later.
Let's play catch up,
Get back, get back,
Right back,
To where I should be.
But let's not.
Let's listen
To the colors
And see
The joy.
And feel the song,
Feel it like a soft ripple of water,
Over your toes.
And watch it go back,
Get back,
get back,
To where it should be.
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8th Grade Poems, To and From
PoetryAnother collection of poems from 8th-grade minds! These poems conclude our personal struggles, ups and downs, and friendships (with one another and others) throughout this year. We hope you enjoy and find special meaning for yourself in these poe...