Poetic Archives

While I'm sure I have a million things to do now that I am back in Vermont, I keep distracting myself with some creative writing pieces I have since left behind. To my astonishment, I think I used to be a much better writer than I am now. However, I still find enjoyment engulfing myself between the lines of fantasy and fiction.  Below, I have shared couple of poems I wrote a while ago. I am actually pretty proud of them and can't wait for my five solid audience members to have a look. I would actually LOVE to hear what you guys think of them (good or bad), so don't be afraid to leave a comment or shoot me a message. 
Don't worry, I still have tons of photos to upload on here for those of you whom, like me, would rather look at the pictures. Some cool views from Bar Harbor Maine should be uploaded later this week! 

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Just a Thought
Hanna Heline
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What are words
but a collection of thoughts
as warm as winter
swift as summer
somber as spring
with a facade of fall
to rejoice in the world
or to drown in what one thinks

What are thoughts
but a collection of words
and a string of sentences
thread by the thinnest twine
held by the strongest support
but able to crack like cement
on a sidewalk to nowhere
or to anywhere one can envision

What are moments
but a collection of memories
soft as cotton
rough as calloused hands
with the smell of rain
and the sound of thunder
clapping in the clouds of the mind
as one ponders in a daydream

What are memories
but a collection of moments
sifting through the mind
threatening to come forward
yet retreating when convenient
too far to reach when one wants
but revealing themselves
when one has just a thought

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I Wanna be a Nurse
Hanna Heline
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Mommy I wanna be a nurse today, Elaine exclaimed
I fixed my turtles back, my giraffe’s neck, and my elephant’s trunk is a mess
My dear, mother said, I know you would be great
You have a kind heart, are passionate, and smart, now go out in the world today

Mommy I got to be a nurse today, even Mrs. Everett told me so
I fixed my friend and ran with her again
My dear, mother said, I knew you would be great
You have a kind heart, are passionate, and smart, now go out in the world today

Momma I traveled with a nurse today and took care of the sickest
The ER was packed, but each patient got through
As mother looked down at her loving child she smiled
Although weak, she exclaimed with all the excitement she could:
My dear, I knew you would be great
You have a kind heart, are passionate and smart, now go out in the world today

As the years went by, Momma’s loving daughter grew
But the years were not kind to momma
Momma, I wanna be your nurse today Elaine exclaimed
I’ll cook your meals and get you to bed; we’ll have an amazing day
My dear, said momma, you are great
You have a kind heart, are passionate, and smart, but other people need you today

Not long later momma awoke in a cold hospital room
Momma, Elaine exclaimed through tears, I wish you let me be your nurse today
My dear, said momma, you are too great
You have a good heart, are passionate, and smart, and I’ll be able to see you every day

As the monitor went still and momma went cold, Elaine squeezed her hand
As a nurse, you know time is short, so you must cherish each day
Elaine looked at momma for one last time
You have a good heart, are passionate, and smart, momma go to heaven today