SerpentineIris

He's late again. Zeke Herrington scuffled across the row towards the center seats. Tossing a slender box of Junior Mints into the cup holder, Zeke narrowed his eyes at the empty seat next to him as he shrugged off his light jacket. No matter what their plans were, Ryan was always late, even when meeting somewhere in school before class. Today, though. Why did he have to be late today? Time was running out for Zeke and Ryan; there were only three weeks left of summer vacation. Three weeks to tell his best friend of nine years he was moving across the country with his mother. Zeke didn't care how much noise he made, strumming his fingers again

Power burning under the skin. Blood boiling within the veins. Thoughts drifting farther, My unquenchable thirst supercedes me. The hunger brings pain, a slow cyclone into blissful darkness. Awaken new and changed, An eternal gift. My sweet porcelain Childe, You have been forsaken, Welcomed into a new world so dark and beautiful. Never again shall you feel hindered by mortal weights. Come with me, My sweet porcelain Childe, Come into the night.

Drowning in sorrow, I thought of you. Where will you be tomorrow? Walking through hallways, Driving your car? A lone face in the conforming crowd, Living day to day. Did you forget me so soon? That you're not alone? Or are you caught in the past? Like I am... I thought of you, As I so often do, A dear friend A friend I miss so terribly much. Though my sorrow did not bend, I remembered you. And I know someone out there understands.

9-17-04 Sinking farther Down into the abyss a whirling pool of despair Swirling rain pounds a tune Clicks of pencils, scratches of paper Silent thoughts flying through. Mindless drones working mechanically Waiting for the hour to go So they can be free. It will never end - This burning confusion! My brain will never mend, Broken open for all to see Secret thoughts.

Butterflies The little girl sat down on the grass of her backyard, watching two of the most beautiful creatures she'd ever seen. Symbols of life, their wings were splashed with brilliant hues, fluttering as they danced closer. She pushed a pin into one's body, trapping it. Missed Jana stood with her mother in the cold October air with her arms wrapped tightly around herself. Her mother seemed to stare back with disappointed eyes, sad that her own daughter had not paid a visit in well over ten years. Jana apologized and filled her in on her life. The grey stone stood mute. Big Bonus Robert was a great employee. He was always on time and

Strive for what you believe, for what you want, and for your education. Don't let others destroy your dreams. Always give your all and do your best. Break out from your standards to learn something new everyday. Question everything; understand there is an unknown. Ignorance is bliss, yet knowledge is power. Think. Stop! Release yourself from any prejudices you have. Open your mind to others and accept them for who they are. People are created equal no matter their preference, race, or gender. Love and marry whom you will and let others do the same. It is none of your business; it is not your right to take away theirs. Sometimes