Also born to fly

When Life Astounds Me

2010-10-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

When life astounds me
and takes my breath away, I
think only of you.

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Butterflies

2010-10-24T23:03:00.000-07:00

When you are near me
the butterflies inside me
flap their wings at once.

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My Wish For You

2010-10-24T22:58:00.000-07:00

On the floating seed
of the last dandelion
rides my wish for you.

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A Winter Evening

2008-12-12T15:21:00.001-08:00

An old country road
Pine trees are laced in white snow
And wind is blowing

A little cottage
Sits on a cobblestone path
Next to a great wood

With frost-kissed windows
Warm lights come from within it
Welcoming cold nights

Holding his lantern
A snowman greets passers-by
In their sleighs and bells

Rosy cheeks and nose
Little boy comes home to rest
After a long day.

Cocoa warms the lips
Fireside chatting begins;
A perfect evening

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Wonder

2008-12-12T15:20:00.000-08:00

The wonder of you
Was revealed to my heart when
I first saw your face.

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Sunlight

2008-12-12T15:18:00.000-08:00

Sunlight paints oak trees
With peals of color and life
A sigh escapes me.

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Nothing forgotten

2008-12-12T15:17:00.002-08:00

Knows name of each star
And of every man on earth
Nothing forgotten.

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Autumn Changing

2008-12-12T15:17:00.001-08:00

Brilliant blaze of red
Winds of change whisper winter
Autumnal display.

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Mid-Autumn Festival

2008-12-12T15:14:00.000-08:00

Gold-dipped yellow
Orange wrapped red
In cool gentle winds - flutter.

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Contagious

2008-12-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

Terrorists raging
All over the world daily
Contagious hatred.

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Cacophony Silenced

2008-12-12T15:02:00.000-08:00

Sounds of a city
Create a cacophony
Silenced in darkness.

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Observation

2008-12-12T15:00:00.000-08:00

Too many people
Have lost their light, their shadows
Flicker on the wall.

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Make A Wish

2008-12-12T14:58:00.000-08:00

Flickering wishes
Smile up from the stream
With coin-shaped faces.

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Just Another Crush

2008-12-12T14:57:00.000-08:00

Sharing a smile
For one moment, our hearts touch
Just another crush.

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Imperfections

2008-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

The trees, like my friends
All the more interesting for
Their imperfections.

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I Wish To Be Me

2008-12-12T14:50:00.000-08:00

In our dreams we are
Whoever we wish to be
I wish to be me.

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Dreams Of Tomorrow

2008-12-12T14:45:00.000-08:00

All that is left
Of the lone dandelion
Dreams of tomorrow.

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I Fell For You

2008-12-12T14:43:00.001-08:00

You came to me like
The whisper of autumn, and
Like it's leaves, I fell.

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Windblown Flowers

2008-12-12T14:36:00.000-08:00

Conceive An Idea

2008-06-03T16:55:00.000-07:00

Tapestry

2008-05-07T00:28:00.000-07:00

Fragile Friendships

2008-04-29T23:18:00.000-07:00

Music..

2008-04-29T23:13:00.000-07:00

Here's a poem that I penned down awhile back, that I really love..

Music

Cascading notes like ebbing waters;
An enveloping warm wave of serenity
Fills you wholly with sweet delight,
And brings you to paradise; your Eden.
The sweet sounds of sirens fill your ears
While your soul mingles with the rhythm.
Dancing with the flowing notes and beats
Your heart begins to beat with the music.
The heavenly tunes flood your mind,
Lifting you up to a peaceful state of mind
Until the wave passes and the water freezes.
And all that's left is the distant memory.

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Born To Fly

2008-04-12T19:08:00.000-07:00

This is the Haiku that inspired the banner that my amazing sister designed! (Thanks, Rache! You rawk my world of socks!)

A butterfly's wings
Soft and fragile, like my heart,
Also born to fly.

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Create Your Own Life

2008-04-12T14:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a series of Haiku that I penned today.

Create your own life
You, the director, actor,
Audience. Applaud!

Create your own life
You star in your own drama
You direct your script.

Create your own life
Sculpt your sculpture, sing your song,
Invite us along.

Create your own life
A painting, a book, a song
All of them are you.

Create your own life
Dance your dance, paint your painting,
You - artist, and art.

©2008 Leah Brink - All Rights Reserved

Hello, World!

2008-04-11T22:32:00.000-07:00

Hey, y'all!

My name is Leah, I'm 18 years old and here's a random list of the things that make me who I am.

I am love God, first and foremost.. I completely adore my family and friends! I love taking photographs of random things that catch my eye. I love to hang out with my friends.. I love coffee!! I love to cook, and bake.. I love to sing.. I love escaping into my imagination for awhile.. I love texting, and I love to dance in the rain! Anyways, enough about me..

This blog is a good place for me to park my poetry, writings, and thoughts. I started writing several years ago as a way to express my feelings and thoughts, and have grown to love any and all forms of poetry, especially haiku, which is always a fun challenge!

I love comments and feeback, so be a pal and let me know what you think! Also, check out my links and things (be sure to stop by my sister Rachel's blog and tell her what an awesome blog she designed for me!)