this world as I see it

this world is built on pain
and hurt
and the harsh animalistic natures
of equally harsh and cruel people
and hope.
this world is built on the broken shards of old things
patched together with love
into something new
something better.
this world
is built on the dreams
and the open hearts
of every single person on this planet.
this world it built by you and i
on our plans for tomorrow
and reminiscences of yesterday
this world is built on hope.
and love.
and hurt.
and strength.
and weaknesses. 
this world is built on all that makes us human. 
because as humans
we make this world. 
 

Inkpaw

VT

18 years old

More by Inkpaw

  • The Boxes In The Corner

    Looming over your shoulders

    Each stack higher than its former

    Every thought and every scrap

    Of an idea too scared to ponder

     

    Every moment that hurt

    Each minute that lingered longer

  • Inadequacy


    How do I push the words out
    From behind my taffy tongue 
    Thick with salty tears 
    And full of grubby thumb 


    I’m a child 
    Pretending that I’m numb 
    To escape the overwhelming feelings 

  • Paper Frogs

    Why

    When feet fall soft but quick 

    Does the hallway extend

    And the hot breath of whoever’s behind me feel hotter 

    Why do I stay pressed to the wall 

    Like a stubborn gruby sticker