"Anxiety"

Why do I have anxiety?

And why is it so bad?

Why am I stuck in a place--

Of everything I had?

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Sitting on the Edge"

Sitting on the edge--
Of every decision that I make.
Trying not to make
Another painful mistake.

Sitting on the edge--
Of everything I do.
Sitting on the edge--
Holding on to something new.

Sitting on the edge--
At each and every turn.
Even though in life,
You have to live and learn.

Sitting on the edge--
Trying to figure out the way.
Sitting on the edge--
Praying to God everyday.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Tears Are Loud, Fears Are Proud"

Tears--
Droplets running down her face.
Fears--
Surround her like a warm embrace.

Tears--
Water coming from her eyes.
Fears--
So crippling that they paralyze.

Tears--
So many she can taste the salt.
Fears--
So many she puts herself at fault.

Tears--
Running down her face like a stream.
Fears--
Keeping her from chasing her dream.

Tears--
Like a river, they keep on flowing.
Fears--
Traumatized her without her knowing.

Tears--
Constantly reminding her of her past.
Fears--
She wonders how long will this last.

LaTasha B.

© 2016

"That Girl"

I don't want to be the girl--
That always breaks.
I don't want to be the girl--
That dwells on her mistakes.

I don't want to be the girl--
That could never find peace.
Even though in her heart--
Is a love that never cease.

I don't want to be the girl--
That always cries.
I don't want to be the girl--
That can't distinguish the truth from the lies.

I don't want to be the girl--
Who gave up and quit.
I don't want to be the girl--
Who can't take a hit.

I want to be the girl--
Who gave a good fight.
I want be the girl--
That can sleep through the night.

I want to be the girl--
Who believes that things will be fine.
I want to be the girl--
With a heart that's bigger than mine's.

I want to be the girl--
That finish what she's started.
I don't want to be the girl--
That ends up brokenhearted.

LaTasha B.

© 2016

"Carry On"

Carry On--
Even though you're falling apart.
Carry On--
Even though you've lost your heart.

Carry On--
And continue to be on your way.
Carry On--
Forward, while you continue to pray.

Carry On--
And show the world your light.
Carry On--
And continue to give a good fight.

Carry On--
And let no one bring you down.
Carry On--
Even though there's no one around.

Carry On--
And push as hard as you can.
Carry On--
And keep going as God planned.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Scattered"

Scattered--

Are my thoughts.

Scattered--

Leaves me distraught.

Scattered--

Everywhere.

Scattered--

Over there.

Scattered--

Is my mind.

Scattered--

Pieces I will find.

Scattered--

Is my head.

Scattered--

Will leave me dead.

Scattered--

But I try to cope.

Scattered--

But I hold on to hope.

Scattered--

In different directions.

Scattered--

But I'm under God's protection.

Scattered--

Losing peace of mind.

Scattered--

Are the pieces to find.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"One Day"

One day--
You will get better.
One day--
You'll get through the stormy weather.

One day--
You'll be okay.
One day--
Just listen to what I say.

One day--
You'll be all right.
One day--
Just continue to fight.

One day--
The sun will shine.
One day--
You'll be just fine.


One day--
Just make it through.
One day--
I care for you.

One day--
You'll find your rainbow.
One day--
You won't feel so low.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Wait A Minute"

Wait a minute--

Think before you do this.

Wait a minute--

You're surely someone I would miss.

Wait a minute--

I know the days are getting tough.

Wait a minute--

I know that things are getting rough.

Wait a minute--

Just give it some time.

Wait a minute--

You'll see you're going to be just fine.

Wait a minute--

There's something out there for you.

Wait a minute--

There's something you can do.

Wait a minute--

Just have patience please.

Wait a minute--

As I say a prayer on my knees.

Wait a minute--

You can do it, just hold on to hope.

Wait a minute--

As I find out ways for us to cope.

Wait a minute--

You'll be okay.

Wait a minute--

You'll have your day!

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Praying to God"

Praying to God--

For the courage to live.

Praying to God--

To learn how to forgive.

Praying to God--

To lead the way.

Praying to God--

To get me through each day.

Praying to God--

To show me the light.

Praying to God--

To get me through the night.

Praying to God--

That my joy comes back.

Praying to God--

To provide everything that I lack.

Praying to God--

That thy will be done.

Praying to God--

That this battle will be won.

Praying to God--

As I go through trials.

Praying to God--

And I've been praying for a while.

Praying to God--

To lead the way.

Praying to God--

Each and everyday.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Just Fine"

One minute I feel this way--
The next minute I don't.
Don't make me come up with the answers--
Trust me, I won't.

One minute I'm okay--
The next minute I'm not.
Now what was I talking about?
Okay, I forgot.

My mind is creative--
Words are for play.
That's why I try to think of--
Different poems everyday.

One minute I like you--
The next minute you're okay.
I'm indifferent--
What can I say?

I like what I like--
Even when it's not the best for me.
I have anxiety and doubts--
Which doesn't let me think clearly.

But it's okay--
I was designed with Him in the mind.
And I guess one day--
I'll end up being just fine.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Tired"

Tired of trying--
With no means to an end.
Crying out for help--
A message I send.

Tired of being--
Who I am.
Taking fake pictures--
In front of a cam.

I'm all smiles--
But they're wearing out.
This life, this world--
Is not what I'm about.

Faking smiles--
Even when it hurts.
Chasing boys--
'Cause I'm a flirt.

Life is harder--
When you're depressed.
Praying to God--
To get me out of this mess.

But in this life--
There's God and you.
And there are choices--
No matter what you do.

You can aim for joy--
Or you can stay in pain.
Like blood on a carpet--
It's just a stain.

I'm tired of complaining--
So, I'll try harder this year.
And keep smiling--
As I push through the fear.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Sunshine and Rainbows"

Sunshine and rainbows--

More like thunder and doubts.

Sitting here wondering--

What life is all about.

Sunshine and rainbows--

More like mixed confusion.

The sun in my life--

Seems like a delusion.

Sunshine and rainbows--

Are not what I see.

An actress and writer--

Is what I dream to be.

Sunshine and rainbows--

More like thunder and pain.

I look for the rainbow--

But all I see is the rain.

Sunshine and rainbows--

More like rivers of doubt.

Sitting here wondering--

What life is about.

Sunshine and rainbows--
Is what I give to you.
Because I have faith in you--
No matter what you do.

Sunshine and rainbows--
Lie somewhere within me.
I just have to set my heart out--
To what/where I want to be.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Made of Glass"

I'm made of glass--
For everyone to see.
And I dream of a life--
Where I can be free.

I'm made of glass--
As clear as everything.
We live in a world--
Where we can be anything.

I'm made of glass--
That easily breaks.
I'm made of glass--
And I cry over little mistakes.

I'm made of glass--
Crystal and clear.
I'm made of glass--
And I often want to disappear.

I'm made of glass--
Full of stains and cracks.
I'm made of glass--
And I just want my life back.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"I Have Pain Too"

So you like to see me in pain--
That sounds pleasing to your ears.
You like to read my pain--
I see that's what you want to hear.

Well, I have pain too--
So much that it aches.
I have pain too--
So much it makes me break.

I have pain too--
And it stretches very long.
I have pain too--
But I try to stay strong.

I have pain too--
So, I guess I'll have to wait.
I have pain too--
That keeps me up real late.

I have pain too--
That leaves me up in knots.
I have pain too--
But I guess it something you forgot.

I have pain too--
And I know it very well.
I have pain too--
So much as you can tell.

But I'd rather tell you--
That it will be okay.
I'd much rather tell you--
To take it day by day.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Praying for Hope"

Stress so high--
That it's hard to cope.
Praying to God--
That I see some hope.

Stress so high--
That it brings me down.
But I look for hope--
When I turn around.

Stress so high--
And it continues to build.
Looking for hope--
To keep me fulfilled.

Stress so high--
And it's no wonder.
I sleep best at night--
When it rains and thunder.

Stress so high--
But I'm trying to cope.
Praying to God--
That He shows me hope.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"One Day At A Time"

One day at a time--
But it seems to be long.
One day at a time--
To keep my mind strong.

One day at a time--
To handle the stress.
One day at a time--
Or I'll end up a mess.

One day at a time--
Everything will be okay.
One day at a time--
Take it day by day.


One day at a time--
There's no easy way.
One day at a time--
And don't forget to pray.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Stressed but Blessed"

Stressed--
I feel the pressure
And it makes me
Stressed.

Stressed--
I hear the pressure
And it makes me
Stressed.

Stressed--
I see the pressure
And it makes me
Stressed.

Stressed--
I can't handle the pressure
And it makes me a
Mess.

Stressed--
To the max
But I guess I'm still
Blessed.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"I Don't Know Her"

I don't know her--
She used to smile,
She used to laugh
But it's been awhile.

I don't know her--
She used to be happy,
Friendly to everyone
But now she feels crappy.

I don't know her--
She had so much fun,
She used to relax
But she feels like she's no one.

I don't know her--
She was carefree,
She would joke
She was happy.

I don't know her--
She's changed,
She acts different
She's strange.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Train Wreck"

She was a train wreck--
And everyone knew.
For all the cool things--
She'd like to do.

She was a train wreck--
For the world to see.
But she only let them know--
Who'd she thought she would be.

She was a train wreck--
Failing week after week.
And most of the time--
She didn't like to speak.

She was a train wreck--
Misplacing things all about.
With a head full of ideas--
But she also had her doubts.

She was a train wreck--
But she tried to succeed.
She was a train wreck--
Who just wanted to be freed.

LaTasha B.
© 2016

"Beyond the Lights"

Beyond the lights--
Was a broken heart
Who always dared to try.

Beyond the lights--
Was a broken heart
Who'd always start to cry.

Beyond the lights--
Was a broken soul
Teared away to be unfold.

Beyond the lights--
Was a broken soul
Who dared to try and to be bold.

Beyond the lights--
Was a sensitive girl
Who dared to dream and to wonder.


Beyond the lights--
Was a sensitive girl
Who's always made a blunder.

Beyond the lights--
Was a crushed spirit
Who tried to hold on to hope.

Beyond the lights--
Was a crushed spirit
Who wrote as a way to cope.

LaTasha B.
© 2016