here's another poem i wrote. my BFFs say it's my best yet. it's a bit long, but read it through. it's great. To all those still leavin' comments: thanx 4 ur support. i'll try 2 get on more often. c ya! XOXO ______________________________________________________________ I never knew how beautiful a reflection could be I never pondered solely on how much better the world should be I never saw how hypnotizing rolling water was I never took the time to blow on a dandelion fuzz I never watched the shining sun gracefully rise and set I never experienced how exciting a thunderstorm could get I never looked at flying clouds and willed them to change form I never thought how many ideas, through words, could be born I never mentioned the wide ocean's routine lows and highs I never touched the wet tears beneath someone else's eyes I never believed in the strong true power of a vivid dream I never perceived anything other than what it seemed I never valued the friendship from another loyal friend I never carried true love in my heart until the end I never felt the heavy burden of someone else's pain I never saw that what was crazy could actually be sane I never loved anything or anyone more than me I never thought of the invisible things that my eyes could not see I never ever let others see that inside I was weak I never let my mind slip off reality's pointed peak I never prized someone's company over being lonely I never thought otherwise that I could trust my only I never could stop thinking about the emptiness I had I never completely realized it could increase to something bad I never thought the emptiness could ever be fully filled I thought the world only accepted people who were strong-willed I never understood why people needed their sould mate I never comprehended why some put their trust in fate I never was truly thankful for the strong power of light That later searched deep into my heart and cleared my blurry sight I'll never know how I survived that long during that time of shame But finally, through the blinding light, it was wonderful you that came