Midsummer Memories

(Bramble) A/N: This is a collab between me and IRmjii, a collection of summer-themed poems. Hope you all out there enjoy this, and have a happy and fruitful summer vacation!
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26/6/2015 (Bramble)
Scrapbook
Fluttering butterfly wings written with sharpies
Small signitures and hastily scribbled words
Beautiful smiles (and the occasional smirks) on every page
Drips of chocolate ice cream smudges
Some folded, bookmarked dog ear pages
And a few cheeky comments, candy wrappers and cute bumper stickers wedged on the side
Colorful ribbons and festival atmospheres in the booklet
All in a scrapbook
 
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IRmjii (26/06/15)
Ice Cream 
Everyone including my sisterbows down to the nations favourite treat.Even days where I would catch a blisterIt was still a nice delicacy to eat.
We would go to the van every weekJust to savour the great flavours made to offer.Sometimes my sister would get some on her cheekThis is the benefits of being a brother.
We would often sit by the seaLicking every part of the wonderful coneSometimes I was so kind I said "The drinks are on me"My family however prefer a nice scone.
Oh how I love Ice CreamI think it's a lovely puddingI would go to the extremeJust for some Ice Cream loving.
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Bramble (03/07/15)
Storybook
The night has fell
Dad holds a storybook in his hands
I do hope he has a spare tale to tell 
He puts the book in his big, calloused hands
Stretches the covers to the very end
And sits on my Hello Kitty bed
The story abruptly ends
"The Princess and the Prince lives happily ever after,"
I look at my bedside window and into the sky
Remembering how the Princess was cursed by the eerie moon
And ask my suddenly stilled father
"Does the Princess outlive the curse?"
Dad never answered me, just gave me a bittersweet smile
I didn't ask for the anwser, the harsh reality he was hiding 
But now I stand with my partner hand in hand
In the airport, filled with friends and family
And I finally realise
The strong willed can outlive their curse
As this is only the start of the ending
The ending of the next beginning
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IRmjii (03/07/15)
Arise, Sir Stupid!
I spend all day at the beachWorking as like my fartherBecome the nations best construction worker.
I work all day and all nightTo make the best it can beAnd the most realistic as you would expect
Tomorrow I did the same thingWorking on it, adding finishing touchesAnd putting bits here and there and everywhere.
I even collected water from the seaTo make a moat around the outsideMaking sure nothing is spilt around the sides.
Feeling contempt with the finished designI smiled in glee and happinessUntil something blocks my light.
It was all fine until he showed upLaughing like the sound of chalkboardsAnd a look represent Medusa.
He gave a smirk, a laughAnd went full foot onto my castle.All that hard work shattered into bits.
His pose was behind himThe 3 Stooges I should sayNone of them giving a care in the world.
I wasn't only angry, I was outragedAnd went home sheltering from the hate.And avoiding more trouble.
The next day I did the same thing.Built another castle that tookMe another decade to complete.
Unlike the over one thoughI felt pretty happy than everBefore and simply waited gazing at my design.
Then the man of the hour arrivedHis foot made of steelHis heart made of pure evil.
He aims and all lets looseBut strangely this design I spent ages onGave out a really massive thud.
The castle was still intact but the bullyWas shattering and falling.Similar to the end of the world.
His crew looking at me and them himStaring and feeling confusedForgetting he had just dyed his foot red.
First I smiled. then giggledThen did a massive obnoxious laughRight in front of his face.
He wasn't happy and went to lynch at meBut missed and landed at myOlder brother who is like Iron Man but stronger.
Before he runs off my brotherStrangles him to death.Think of it as a human baby and rattle.
I watched in delight.Laughing and joking the whole timeWhile his crew was getting attacked by the gorilla.
I watched them get flung far awayNever to be seen for ever moreNow when I make a castle I think of it all over again
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Bramble (06/07/15)
Requited-Unrequited Love
He sends me a shy smile and a late Valentine
And asks for my permission to be courted
I stand stiffly and watch him, a smile plastered on my face as I speak
"I'm sorry, but I'm leaving in 4 days."
And leave my former best-friend and love interest
Standing in the remainants of ashes
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IRmjii (06/07/15)
Shells
I listen out for themThe sound of dawn.The sound of awakeningThe sound of sunrise.
I feel the rough hard skin.The touch of grains that lie deep.The touch of who once lived thereThe touch of the shield of eternity.
I look inside the holes of nothingnessThe look of emptiness in lifeThe look of the naked hole with purity.The look of extreme death.
I smell the ocean that lies deep in the skinThe smell of the darkened atmosphereThe smell of all that cameThe smell that used to give this creature a life.
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Bramble (06/07/15)
Storm
Boom! Bang! Swish!
Thunder crackles and lightning flashes
My tree falls
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Bramble (06/07/15)
A/N: Dedication poem with no title, goes for everlasting (I'll force it out of you, narcissists) BFFs- Jay, Val & Caramel ;)
Lightning flashes
It seems like the sky is unhappy
Like how the Hulk envolves with anger
Like how I get when I'm snappy
I watch the storm raging on
Suddenly thinks of them
The no longer lost souls I saved
From the prison of greed and gems
I remember a man
Hid his hurt under a world of pride
I remember a woman
She never gave up on her dreams
And I remember myself standing from harm
As they walk me into oblivious bliss
The sunset.
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IRmjii (06/07/15)
Sounds
The sounds of chirpingThe sounds of burpingMakes the air calm
The sounds of a happy crowdThe sounds it being loudMakes the air noisy
The sounds of loveThe sounds of hateThe air tells us it's all our own choice
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IRmjii (06/07/15)
Rain
Summer rainYou can never predict themLike the ones in SpainThat crash like a gem.
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IRmjii (06/07/15)
Fade Away
It was a long nightIn the summer of calm and brightness
We went to sit down by the sea and stare Into the dark sky.
The sky was gloomy butGave that feeling of welcoming.
We sat on a sun-bed with a drinkAnd we listen to the gentle sound of the waves.
The birds had goneFor it was replaced by the night owl.
We watched the moon riseAnd the clouds above.
My lover tapped me on the shoulder.She wanted to go for a dip.
I was sceptical becauseI was worried about our safety.
But she didn't care and ran inIn here birthday suit.
I wanted too butI chickened out because of our safety.
But she forced me to go in And so that's when I gave in.
I dipped in the seaIn my birthday suit too.
At first it was freezingBut it was overpowered by our love.
The night grew onAnd we all sat staring into the sky.
We chatted about usDaily lives we had.
We sang songs and Made love like anyone would do.
We heard a sound.We thought it was the waves.
And we was right.It was the waves.
But it kept getting louder.And louder each time.
I was short sightedWhile she was far sighted
So I was able to see it betterAnd what we saw was indeed a wave.
But it was a tidal waveIt's face menacing
And it's height wasFar more bigger than mine.
When I finally I figured it outI screamed at her to run away
From the beach.When she did we ran as far as we could.
We kept on running to shore until We were safe from torture.
I managed to arrive in one pieceBut not so lucky for my lover.
Alas she was sucked inAnd died a horrible painful death.
I wanted to cry over the remainsBut all I was staring at
Was the death of my loverThe use and abuse of my one and only soul.
I shed a tear and watchedWhen the wave stopped.
I looked in all that was leftAnd dropped to the floor.
My life is grinded to a halt.I cannot move on anymore.
I have lost my only soulMy only protector.
My friend sees my cryAnd rushes like the fire brigade.
I tell him the newsOf the whole tragic tale.
We both hug through the nightRemembering the years I spent with her.
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Bramble (09/07/15)
A/N: For my beloved Jay and his courage for suddenly joining the house captain election. All Hail Captain!
Captain
Captain, ol' Captain:
Sail me through the roaring seas
Rule my world with waves and stone
Don't let our boat be released
Leave the shells and prizes alone
And bravely sail on, sail on
All hail Captain!
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Bramble (10/07/15)
Footsteps
His footsteps echo down the stairs
"Do you really have to go?"
I don't look back and sprint away
"Yes, yes I do."
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IRmjii (12/07/15)
Morning!
You can tell the birds chirpingYou can hear the kettle boilingAnd the pan frying.Good Morning, my friend.
You can see the clear blue skyYou can feel the heat from the sunAnd the sounds of yawning.Good Morning, my friend.
You can smell the food in the airYou can feel the soft luxurious bedAnd the light coming through.Good Morning, my friend.
You can tell it's daytimeYou can tell what time it isAnd you can smile for another day.It's going to be a good morning.
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IRmjii (12/07/2015)
Schools Out!
Schools out!Hurray! This is what it's all about.No school forever.Now I'm off to see Trevor.
So now what?Well it's summer you little nut!Come join me for all the funGoing to the beach hanging out in the sun.
Just sit back an unwind.Let all the stuff ease out of your mind.Forget all the teachers and workThere just a bunch of uptight jerks.
Think of all the things you doLike making yourself a hot brew.And putting your feet upAnd even take pictures close-up.
No teachers to bug youWere done with that, were through.Just savour the great outdoorsAnd smell all the ocean floors.
Just wake up at 10:00amAnd get up to smell the air and the jam.Get up, get up, get upGET UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wake up with a jolt.Summers not until 1 month Mr "Speedy Bolt"Don't start skipping school now.NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Ow.
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IRmjii (12/07/2015)
Oh Dear Peter!
There once was a guy called PeterWho was also know as a cheaterHe conned people of his moneyWhich nobody found it funnySo they placed him in an eletric beater.
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Bramble (15/07/15)
Birthday #1
I was presented with cakes and candles
And a whole lot of presents
When I've (desperately) turned to you
A "I forgot, sorry" Is all I get
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Bramble (15/07/15)
Birthday #2
"Happy belated birthday!"
My friends gather 'round and say
I look up from the chocolate cake and smile
Presents lighting up one by one in their pile
Shiny disco lights are up
And I feel the love
When you put your arms around me
And sway to the matching beat of the day
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IRmjii (16/07/2015)
Flames
Fire burningOil CracklingThe smell of death.
Acid bubblingLava spittingThe sound of fear.
Bones crackingTissue rippingThe feeling of pain.
Mouth burningThroat freezingThe taste of bad experiences.
Friends shoutingLions roaringThe emotion from my body.
The bloodThe pale faceThe last word
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IRmjii (19/07/15)
Time
Short hoursLong hoursBoring hoursAre all part of the day.
DaylightMoonlightAfternoon lightAre all part of the sky.
Coffee breaksT.V breaksNap breaksAre all part of rest and relaxation.
Crying baby'sNagging wife'sIrritating brothersAre all part of a stressful environment
Broken laptopsSlow cookersEmpty batteries.Are all part of practical work
SmilingPlayingLaughingAre all part of having fun.
And you know what?I love it!
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IRmjii (19/07/15)
Question?
Some people think.Why are we here?What is our purpose here?Who created us?What if we didn't exist?
Some people think of it differentlyDid god made us?Did Jesus made us?Did science made us exist?Is it science that makes us die?
Well the simple answer is.We do not know.It's all part of the wondersAnd wonders of life around us.It all comes true if we wait.
IRmjii (30/07/15)
Life
Life is like a box of chocolates.You get some good onesOr you get some horrible ones.While you like them some may not.
Life is like power.Some people get all the gloryWhile some get absolutely nothing.You win some, you lose some.
Life is like D.I.YIt takes ages to solve thingsAnd when you do you get no credit for it.Some do nothing and get praised.
Life is like a record player.It goes round and round and never stopsAnd when it does its broken or faulty.Just like some peoples lives.
Life is like an oven.Sometimes it can get hotAnd it gets angry when you aggravate it.Plus they charge you for nothing.
Life is like cheese.It pollutes the airBut people don't care and eat it anyways.Just like myths and legends.
Life is like a train track.It stops for the rich and trod's on the poorIt goes in a cycle same when you get up for work.When the cycle is done you have to sleep to repeat it again.
Life is like a jigsaw.There's always something missingWhich you spend forever looking forOnly to realise the true meaning.
Life is like a rollercoaster.It goes up on a good day but goes down on a bad day.When it loops the same thing happens.And there is nothing you can do about it.
Life is like a jug.When it's empty you have lost confidence,When it's full your ready to take on the world.But to refill it can be costly sometimes.
Life is like a book.When your mother opens it you begin your journey.When your son closes it you end it.You write the chapters but life publishes it.
Whatever life may be to youCan be something else for others.But do remember toMake everyday happen.
Bramble (30/07/15)
Ghost
They all told me not to wait on a lonely summer night
But it's never enough
The ghost always returns to me
Me, me and me alone
Holding a cup of whiskey
A AK-47 on board
Spending another dear night
At Lonely Street, Heartbreak Hotel
Carnival sights are all up
Yet I am still here mourning for my loss
Standing in a corridor full of people
Yet I still feel cold
"The Buck Moon is up, dear fellas!
Raise up your glasses, ya'll be celebrating with us tonight!"
Couple in hayrides, little kids dancing in delight
Yet no smile appears on my slightly painted face
The Ferris Wheel goes up slowly
Creaking as the fireworks go
My fingers move nimbly 
A black mist spreads over the night...
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Girl found dead in Moonlit Lake
The Star Carnival that took place in Moonlit Lake has bee closed due to an uncovered secret. The young women was found when Adam Jameson, age 42, took a walk in the woods with his wife and saw a figure laying near a gun on a rook near the lake. The women (now recognised as Jan Brooke) has been declared dead. Police are now investigating the death of the young women.
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The owl hoots knowingly, the ravens squawk approvingly
And off I go, leaving the place I called home so many nights ago
Up, up and up into the unknown...
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