Live Forever in the Stars

Happy Monday! This is a poem I've been trying to post for a long time, but whenever I got around to it, I could never found the notebook I wrote it in. Finally, I found it though and decided to share it.

I got the title and main line of the poem from Rick Riodarian's The Titan's Curse, which is extraordinary. Over the past few years, the reality of the death's tragedy has come alive to me, epically through my grandpa dying two years ago.

But, I think, that a loved one is always alive in your mind, through the memories. I remember when I went to my deceased grandpa's house for Thanksgiving. My grandma still lives there. Even though he was gone, his memories seem to be everywhere, from the train tracks in furnace room to his old Lazy-Boy chair now in the basement. And one night, I just couldn't take it. Remembering him, I remembered all the people who had left purposely. I cried.

But then I remembered. I recalled all the memories I could think of at 11:00 at night of him. Some of them were good, some weren't so good. All of them, though, were relieving. They washed over me like water after the sun nearly burned me alive. It was sad, but it was a better kind of sad. Because even though he was gone, he was alive in my head. To this day, I am determine to keep him there.

I had written this poem long before that. God knew death would hurt us so he gave us our mind for us to remember. I thank him for the memories.

Our memories are like the sky. Sometimes you don't see them, sometimes it seems like they're gone, but they're always there. And they come back when you need them.

Live Forever in the Stars
I know you're gone, but you're still here.
Through all the pain, sadness, and tears.
You'll always be in my mind.
Like a promise, intertwined.
What you have made I will treasure.
Like antidote, an eternal pleasure
Though you aren't here to see me,
You live on in my memories.
They say, "Time will heal the scar."
I stay, "Live forever in the stars."

Hope you guys like it!

I'm Jamming To...

Once again, I am lacking inspiration, but there has been some amazing music that I loved so much. I decided to share it with you under my blogger's block stops. I should happen soon. I have a few posts up my shelve. I just need to take time and pull them out.

This song is by Jenny Simmons, former lead singer of Addison Road. They sang songs like, "What Do I Know of Holy" and "This Little Light of Mine." Mrs. Simmons has a great testimony and this song has amazing, inspiring lyrics. She's also a great writer.

all the things that you said about me
all the lies you made me believe
it's all over cause I'm finally free
it's not my name, not my name
all the fear I held before
all the pain that I couldn't ignore
i toss it out and I'm slamming the door
it's not my name, it's not my name

 

There's a new track on Carrie Underwood's greatest hits album that is a masterpiece. The meaning of this song is so true, heartbreaking and down to earth. Words really do hurt worse than physical pain does.

 

 

I wish words were like little toy guns
No sting, no hurt no one, Just a bang bang rollin' off your tongue
(I wish words were like little toy guns)
No smoke, no bullets, no kick from the trigger when you pull it
No pain, no damage done
(I wish words were like little toy guns)
Just a bang bang rollin' off your tongue
(I wish words were like little toy guns)

 

The last one is a song that I have been obsessed with for quite some time now. I heard on the radio a few times and it really inspired me. It's the perfect song for a survivor and for the new year just beginning.

 

 Hope that you fall in love
And it hurts so bad
The only way you can know
You gave it all you had
And I hope that you don't suffer
But take the pain
Hope when the moment comes,
You'll say

I, I, I
I did it all
 I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
Yeah with every broken bone
I swear I lived

How was your first week of school? What's your favorite song? I finally watched Maleficent last night and it was awesome.
In Christ,
Sarah








Hello, 2015 Goals!

Hello everyone! This is the first week of school for this semester, so I apologize for the absence. Actually, the school part of the week is going pretty well. Only, I'm a little sick and the reality of some sad things have come upon me over the past few days. How is everyone's first week of school going?

Like what others have said, I think I would rather make goals for this year, rather than resolutions. One of my favorite authors, Stephanie Morrill, wrote an amazing post about writing goals earlier this week. It really inspired me. In favor of that, I thought I would get up and write a post about my goals this year.

This year I plan to.....

• Get a "Superior" rating at the annual piano festival we do.
• Pass Algebra 1 without completely frying my brain.
• Keep working and improving on both the piano and violin!
• Go see Jamie Grace in concert!!!:) She's coming somewhere super close to us. All the girls in my family are fans.
• Learn to play the acoustic guitar.
• Hopefully, see Taylor Swift or Francesca Battistelli in concert. (Fingers crossed:)
• Get my driver's permit.
• Start exercising on a regular basics.
• Spend a weekend at my best friend's house, who lives a few hours away from me.

And most importantly, grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ, and make him more of the focus in my music, writing, and reading.

I plan to read....

• Every part of the Bible I have not read yet. I'm so God has given me a desire to read His word. I do not possess that desire without Him
•  The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit (reread)
• The Blood of Olympus, final book in The Heroes of Olympus Series. (Actually doing that right now. My mind is wired with excitement!)
• All of Jane Austen's books. (most all rereads, expect Emma)
• The Chronicles of Narnia (reread)
• Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink by Gail Carson Levine. (Gail's book, Writing Magic, was the first writing advice I ever came upon. Her book, Ella Enchanted, got me into writing)
• Some Shakespeare plays.
• All Fall Down by Ally Carter (I adore this author, can't read for the release!)
• THE HEIR (Super excited for this book!)
• Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer (Can't wait for this!)

Just to let you know, that is just a taste. I have so many things I want to read, it's kind of insane.

I plan to write.... (and other writing-related goals)

• The final draft of my NaNoWriMo novel, Sworn to Hate. I usually don't rewrite drafts completely, but over the past years, my writing has taken some unexpected turns.
• Complete edits for Sworn to Hate, and hopefully query someone about it.
• Start and finish a fantasy series I have plotted out pretty well in my head, but haven't put it on paper. Has that happened to you? Right I'm calling it, Rise.
• Finish a science fiction trilogy that, once again, I have in my head, but can't put it exactly the way I want it on paper.
• Finish an amazing fantasy trilogy I started with one of my best friends, Mila. The reason I call it amazing is because Mila has wrote the amazing parts. It's called The Secret of Winteress.
• Go to a writing conference.

What are some of your goals for the year? I've read some of your goal blog post and it sounds awesome! I hoped you've enjoyed reading my goals. How's your week been going?

Also, could you guys give me some advice? I'm contemplating changing my blog header. I ADORE this one with all my heart, but it might be nice for a change. What do you think?

Lyric Medley Tag

Hey, guys! This is my official first post of 2015! I was unsure of what to do for the first post and I found this tag and just had to do it. It's such a great idea:) It's the Lyric Medley Tag,

I was not specifically tagged for this, but Nicole Rose over at Self Known said anyone could do it. The original tag was created by O Williams at Life As a Young Lady.

The Rules:

Thank and link back to the person who tagged you.

Make a collage that represents your taste in music (or, if you don't feel like it, you can use mine) to along with your tag post

List 10 song lyrics (along with song titles and artists) and their genres to go with an emotion/scenario (you can come up with your own or use the ones that the person who tagged you used).

Tag at least 5 bloggers

1. Song that makes me want to cry: All of the Stars (Ed Sheeran)

Open your eyes and see/the way our horizons meet/And all of the lights will lead/Into the night with me/I know these scars will bleed/but both of our hearts will believe/that all of the stars will guide us come... I can see the stars from America/I wonder do you see them too?"

 

2. Song that makes me smile. Tenerife Sea by Ed Sheeran (Singer/Songwriter)
We are surrounded by all of these people who are talking way too much/But you got this look in your eyes like no one knows anything but us/And should this be the last thing I see/I want you to know it's enough for me/'Cuz you that you are is all I'll ever need/So in love.

3. Song that makes me want to live in the future: Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift (Pop)

Like any great love/It keeps you guessing/Like any real love/It's ever-changing/Like any true love/It drives you crazy/But you know you wouldn't change anything/Welcome to New York/It's been waiting for you... It's a new soundtrack/I could dance to this beat forevermore/The lights are so bright but they never blind me.

4. Song that makes you feel rebellious: Defying Gravity by Idina Menzel Broadway)
I'm through with accepting limits/'Cuz someone says they're so/Some things I'll never change/But till I try I'll never know/Too long I've been afraid of/Losing love I guess I've lost/Well, if that's love/It comes at much too high a cost

5. Songs that me feel like I'm in Cali: Style by Taylor Swift (Pop)
I said I heard/That you've been out and about/With some other girl/He said what you heard is true but I/Can't stop thinking about you and I/I said I've been there to a few times... When we go crashing down/We come back every time/'Cuz We never go out of style.

6. Song that Makes Me Feel "Fly":  Never Been Hurt by Demi Lovato (Pop)
You set fire to ashes/You came into the darkness and brought me back to life... I will love you like I've never been hurt/Run through fire for you/Like I've never been burned/I'm gonna risk it all like I've never lost.

7.  Songs that Make Me Feel Like I'm Traveling: A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton

Making my way down town/Walking fast/Faces past and I'm home bound/There are times like these when I think of you and I wonder if you ever think of me/You know I'll go a thousand miles/If I can just see you/Tonight

8. Song that Makes Me Wanna Dance:  Gold by Britt Nicole
Don't let anybody tell you that you're not loved/And don't let you anyone tell you that enough/Some days we feel like we're messed up/But the truth is that we're all diamonds in the rough... You glow the moon/You shine like the stars/This is for you/Wherever you are."

9. Song that Makes Me Feel Sad: Dear John by Taylor Swift (Country)
And I look back and regret/How I ignored when they said/Run as fast as you can... You are an expert at sorry/And keeping lines blurry/Never impressed by me acing your tests... I took your matches/before fire could catch me/So don't look now/I'm shining like fireworks/Over your sad empty town.

10. Song that reminds me of summer: Classic by MKTO You're over my head/I'm out of my mind/Thinking I was born/In the wrong time/You're one of a kind/Living in a world gone plastic/You're out of league/Old school's sheek/Like a movie star from the silver screen/Baby, you're so classic.

I tag: Lauren

Maddie Jay

Jessica

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