"The People Pleaser"

Take what you want--

Take what you need--

Everyone does,

And then they leave.

It's not easy,

Pleasing everyone but me.

To live a life,

That's not totally free.

So do what you want--

Do as you please--

I live a life,

That no longer belongs to me...

LaTasha B. (LB)

© 2014

"They Won't Remember Me... (Athazagoraphobia)"

How tragic it is--
To fear being forgotten.
To be the odd one out,
That no one remembers...

How tragic it is--
To fear being left alone.
When you turn around,
And see no one...

How tragic to think--
After it's all said and done.
That you won't be remembered,
By anyone...

LaTasha B. (LB)

© 2014

"Insecurities (Atelophobia)"

Oh no, here it goes again--
Insecurities, creeping in.
Am I good enough?
Did I do enough?

They're back again,
They're haunting me--
What's wrong with me?
Why can't I fight, my insecurities?

LaTasha B. (LB)

© 2014

"The Golden One"

Her hair was filled with locks of love--
And her beauty matched that of a dove.
Her smile was as bright as the sun--
We all called her the golden one.

No “attitude”, and was so sweet--
That no other girl could compete.
Her faced matched that of any star--
We all knew she would go very far...

Then one day on the darkest night--
God took this star that shined so bright.
She battled hard but lost the fight--
We now gaze upon her precious light.

LaTasha B. (LB)
©2014

"Only When I'm Happy"

They only love me when I'm happy--

So many have disappeared...
It's okay darlings,
I keep those who care near.

They only love me when I'm happy--
Which makes me really sad.
I can't help it that sometimes,
My days get really bad...

They only love me when I'm happy--
I'm not blind, I can tell.
I can see the difference,
And when the numbers fell...

They only love me when I'm happy--
It's okay, I understand.
But there's only so much,

That I can withstand.

They only love me when I'm happy--
They disappear when I'm sad.

I suppose it's my fault,
And for that I feel bad.

They only love me when I'm happy--
And I guess that's alright.
But I can't fake my happiness,
Not today, not tonight.

They only love me when I'm happy--
So, it's time for me to go.
I love you my loyal darlings,
I just thought I'd let you know.

They only love me when I'm happy--
So, it's time for me to disappear.
And when I'm feeling better,
I'll come back and reappear. ;)

LaTasha B. (LB)
© 2014

"It's All Left Broken"

A broken heart,
A broken mirror,
Trying to fix it?
Leave it broken.

Pick up the pieces?
Or leave them scattered?
Put myself back together?
Or does it matter?

Try again?
Maybe tomorrow?
Maybe then,
I'll lose my sorrow.

LaTasha B. (LB)
© 2014

"Trapped Inside My Sadness"

Trapped inside my sadness--

Cleanse me with the rain.

Why is my path to happiness--

Filled with so much pain?

LaTasha B. (LB)

© 2014

"Beauty"

Beauty's not in the way she talks,

Beauty's not in the way she walks,

Beauty's in the way she speaks--

On the days when she feels weak.

Beauty's not in the clothes she wears,

Beauty's not in the way she styles her hair,

Beauty's in the way she shares--

And in all the ways she loves and cares.

Beauty's what's inside of her heart,

Even on the days when she falls apart.

LaTasha B. (LB)
© 2014

"Look for the Bright Side"

Colors painted pretty--
Everywhere.
Your smile is so gorgeous,
That everyone stares.

Your smile sweetheart,
Is nothing to hide.
So on bad days,
Look for the bright side.

LaTasha B. (LB)
© 2014