48-Hour Challenge

Skies are crying

Nothing left of me

Made of glass

Made of paper

Try to tear me down

As the smoke clears, I awaken

Watch me while I bleed

I'll be rising from the ground

Go run run run

I'm gonna stay right here

Break everything I am

         Above are words to Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper". I could feel her emotions to this song; I can relate to what she was singing about, since I feel this happening in my life from time to time. My emotions can be very happy, and, yet, for whatever reason, there are people who would like to do nothing better than to tear me down, to watch me hit my rock bottom. My rock bottom is not reached through cigarette smoking, drinking, or drugs. It's through other people's insensitivity to the joy I have of writing.

         I am going to write a poem by adding words to this song "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato. I'm hoping that there will be a spark of hope that will inspire you to pick yourself up by not giving up, and to keep on trying.

Skies are crying

Let's keep on trying

Nothing left of me

Let's not stay there

Be the best that you can be

Made of glass

Don't let it break

You're not a mistake

Made of paper

You won't be torn apart

Take out the whiteout

Correct the words that have hurt you

Have only nice ones to say about yourself.

Try to tear me down

Don't listen to harsh criticism

It can only destroy you

As the smoke clears, I awaken

Don't let your heart be a breaking.

Go run run run

Don't stay here and ruin my fun

I'm gonna stay right here

Make yourself known, don't disappear.

Break everything I am

Do not let people break who you are

Pick up the broken pieces

And get ready for some new releases

Start a new chapter of your life

Alive and kicking

Be brave and keep your heart a ticking.

         This song made me want to cry. No matter what life throws at you, you can't expect to be happy all the time, even though most people expect that from you.

         It's okay to cry sometimes. It's easier to cry by yourself rather than out in public. I hear from people that they choose not to be around negative people. This is too bad. There are those of us who are homeless; it's not always our choice. When you don't have a place to live because of the high cost of living, be grateful that you have a place, because you never know when it can happen to you; I never dreamt that it would happen to me.

         In a world of chaos, let's pull together and not get lost. Memories come and memories go. People come into your life for a reason, cherish them and learn from them; you'll never know how long you'll see them. Life is too short. Say a kind word today, and show your love in special ways.

         Be friendly by thought, word, or deed. Care for those who are in need. Don't be judgmental.

         This song had an impact on me. Demi Lovato did an excellent job in the video; I could hear her tears. Keep on believing.

Written by Anna Marie Carlson

Thursday, February 20, 2020