My Journey through Poetry
A Teenage Catharsis
My Journey Through Poetry (mjtp) is the first poetry novel written by Simone Nikkole. This book was originally designed as a trilogy but due to publishing constraints in the early 2000s, it was published as a chapter book. This book consists of the novice poems written in her first few years as a poet.
In MJTP, Simone shares her thoughts and struggles. As a voice for children growing up, she takes you on a journey through the life of a young teen fed up with the effects of the world on self-esteem. from misunderstanding to love, from heartbreak to growth and faith, Enjoy the rollercoaster of emotions and learn with her methods to cope with life’s unpredictability. enjoy the sensitivity this book brings.
"My Journey through Poetry: Adult Angst" is COMING SOON.
I am You
My mind thought the same thoughts
Creatd an alterego
Fabricated a front
To impress so called friends and be down
To try and get parents to understand the mysteries of
and not so mysterious me
My ears have heard the same sounds
Fought against muffled background
Heard the same voices
Silently screamin' you fail the magazine cover test
The paper bag is no longer a threat
You define the difference between white mocha and chocolate
But your shade is never enough
My eyes saw the same visions
Have scars from painful events
Tricked by the looking glass about where the beauty is, the smarts lie
Reflected on a past
Closed and prayed for a better future
My mouth had the same vocabulary
Gracing the air wit cries of independence , understanding and acceptance
Struggling to express the care and love overflowing from the heart
Repeating itself
A broken record
To form long lasting self esteem
A confidence shining longer than at start
My heart felt the same feelings
Expressed the same emotions
Angry because of double crossing
Heavy with early pressure of so called love
Hardened by the blame of others
My feet traveled the same journey
Took the narrow road
But somehow came to the wrong stop
Running from my Achilles heel
Ended up coming right back
My footprints grow deeper in the sand
As you venture through life
At crossroads between solo and dependent
I write your words on my tongue ---- I speak for you
I put your pain in my fists ---- I fight for you
I put your thoughts in my mind ---- I create for you
I put your emotions in my heart ---- I feel for you
I put your visions behind my eyes ---- I cope and deal, wit you
If your hands and knees are sore from praying ---- I pray for you
If you can't go on ---- I share my strength wit you
You are never alone
Invisible as a shards of glass
Your hopes ---- my hopes
Your fears ---- my fears
I am You , You are me
But my prayer is for you
To be a better me
{8.june.14}