“I’m Thankful” & “Time To Say Goodbye”
May 7, 2020
The poetry shared today was written by Anna Acres and Jennifer Bravo. Both students are juniors; this is Anna’s first poetry submission. Jennifer has been a member of Flight Poetry Club throughout her high school career. Some relevance to our own lives can be found in all three poems.
Also, enjoy three sketches from talented Hillcrest freshmen. Stay well!
“I’m Thankful” by Jennifer Bravo
I’m thankful for the obstacles I’ve been able to confront
Those moments and phases
It’s what has allowed me to build a better version of myself
The opportunity to set back my mistakes and learn from them
I’m thankful to have a boundary and to be stable
Being able to have the satisfaction of having a family
I’m grateful to be able to create memories day by day with them
What I value most is the loyalty I’ve received from them
I’m thankful for every bond I’ve created
But also of the damage that has come from it at times
I’m grateful to not be so blind about everyone’s intentions
Being able to see everyone’s intentions is what has characterized me
I’m thankful that I’ve been able to see everyone’s true colors
I’m grateful for everyone who’s in my life at the moment
“Time To Say Goodbye” by Anna Acres
How can you just forget?
All those memories suddenly faded
Names of loved ones slowly forgotten.
Slowly forgetting who i am
Your own daughter erased from your brain
All those times of laughter gradually wasting away
You weep and you don’t even know why
You reach for a stranger’s hand in hopes of remembering
Your whole memory fading away
Family joy just isn’t the same
Being reminded to eat because you forget
When homecare just isn’t working anymore
Becoming lost and afraid
Being left in someone’s hands isn’t welcoming
Becoming the burden doesn‘t feel nice
Missing home but unable to get back
When mediciation becomes too much to handle
Pill after pill and nothing is working
With no cure comes no hope
When simple goodbyes become more than they use to
When memories aren’t memories anymore
The tears don‘t stop no matter the time
Clinging onto life no matter what
Say I love you when you can
Because you don’t know
When it’s time to say your last goodbye
“Perception” by Jennifer Bravo
Everyone is born different
We’re all born different
Different hair, eyes, skin color…
We’re all born unique
We’re all born beautiful
We’re just blind
Blind to see it, but it’s all around us
The greatest tragedy is that
Someone is influenced to believe they aren’t
