Breaking the monotony of the day

I spy you walking towards me,
our eyes lock,
hearts stop,
time slows,
smiles grow.

Then reality hits me in the form of a locker door.

If you're lost, Jesus can show you the way.

How can people be so consumed with the world??
So consumed with buying and wanting.

"Oh, look at that new ipod, I need it cuz it looks cool."

"Now what I need is that new 4G Google Android cell phone."

"Buying this hoodie will make me feel like someone special."

"Buying that CD will make me really happy."

Doesn't anyone realize that those plastic manufactured things aren't cutting it?
That they aren't filling the void deep inside of them?
That these material things aren't satisfying them?
Now, I am left to ask the question:

Where is the love?

Or, an even better question:

Why don't they know about the love?

The time just slips away

Every day we need to fight the fight that is unseen.
But more often than not, the significance is lost
and we forget about this life and death battle.
Our priorities change over time and this is placed
as last to do-- when we have the time.

Instead of waiting for time,
why not make time?

Welcome to Social 30

Be careful little one,
the world is full of lies.
Propaganda isn't only from tales of old.
Even now they seek to brainwash us.
Be careful little one,
don't believe everything you read.
Don't be a sponge.
Think for yourself,
don't be afraid if you stand alone.

Whatever you do,
seek out the truth and never look back.

This world is not my home

I'm different because I don't go to parties and get drunk on Friday nights,
instead I go to Bible study to have a good time.
I'm different because I make efforts to love everyone
and to not judge their actions past or present.
I'm different because I pursue God, righteousness and integrity.
Because I'm different, most people keep their distance.
Especially at school.

Sometimes I hate being different.

Evens so, I'm not changing anytime soon.

Some learning and some growing

This year is filled with so many changes and new responsibilities.
I'm slowly getting used to the idea of it all.
But there are still those moments where I stop and think:
What am I getting myself into?!

The Veiled Reality

Everything has changed, between you and me.
Don't you see?
You're pushing me away.
Our friendship is continuing to fray.
But I can see through the masks you wear,
I want you to know that I really care.
And honestly,
I don't buy the act you put on.
I know the struggles you're going through,
and I wish they were gone.
But you lie to yourself and say,
"It's all going to be okay."
The reality is, it's not.
The world has nothing to offer you,
I wish you'd understand.
It breaks my heart to see you like this,
struggling in the world; drowning in the abyss.

Watching the trees, swaying in the breeze.

My mind feels empty and full at the same time.
I want to write, but can't conjure up a good rhyme.
I want to be creative, but can think of nothing.
I'm not going to complain, cuz that's not a fun game.
Now I shall ponder things that are deep,
...who am I kidding?? I'm going to sleep!