This is a creation of my own. I have found that there are meme's out there for short stories, but this one I created to use 12 songs and create a poem for each song. It can only last for the song, and it does not have to make complete sense. It is about putting into words what you see playing in your mind while you listen. The only rules I make is that it must be poetry and use 12 songs. Other than that, it is completely open to all who want to try it.
Disclaimer: the songs used belong to their respective owners. I only own the poetry that came to my mind while listening to these songs. No flames or harsh comments. Constructive criticisms welcome. enjoy.
I will remember you by Sarah McLaughlin
Memories come pouring down
Running as they go, passing by
The flood overwhelming the eyes
Precious times shared with people
Times one was hurt
Missing the good times, cherishing them
Hurting deep inside, knowing the truth
Sleep far away, calling softly
Screams heard inside one's head
Love won and lost, wisdom gained
Bleeding hearts pouring out feelings never realized
Fear playing on your heart like a bow on a violin
Hiding in your hole, trying to save yourself form the world
Coldness felt, warmth needed
Weeping, silently stilled
Candle in the wind by Elton John Princess Di version
Thank you for your efforts
You will be missed
You were there when others desperately needed you
You life ended too soon
God had called you home
You were caring and giving
You will never realize the impact that you had
Tears fall as we remember you
Leaving behind two small boys
Both of whom looked up to you
You set a shining example for others to follow
No one could ever replace the emptiness you leave behind
May you now find peace, the peace that you gave to others
Your compassion bled through and through
We will never forget you, nor the impact you had on the world
You left too soon, but we will remember you
Beautiful night by Paul McCartney
Traveling through the land
The stars shine brightly
But not as bright as your eyes
The moon glows over head
Shining down on you and I
We picture in our minds our happy ending
My night is beautiful as long as you are with me
We no longer need wonder
We are in love and belong together
I will comfort you when you are scared
The sky is clear, and nothing can stop us
The stars are shooting vibrantly as we kiss
We are all we need
The fireworks are going off in our honor
The sun sank to give us privacy
The night is ours and nothing can ruin that
When we are together, it is a beautiful night
I am Superman by the Academy is…
I know what is going on with you
I am strong, resilient
I am the one you need
I know you better than you know yourself
I can see through your lies that you tell yourself
I will find you if you try to hide
I don't do this out of spite
I do this because I love you
My love is stronger than my might
My powers may make me super
But your love makes me human
It makes me feel like I belong here
Don't take that away from me
Minnesota by Chad Elliot
The cold winter freezes the wild
Here I sit alone in a little frozen cabin
Dreaming of you
The frozen stars shine brightly
Reflected by the frozen lakes and trees
Winter has come
I miss my loved one
He was my warmth
I sit here wondering what happened
The cold moon laughing at my sorrow
The wind howling, laughing as it blows
Scaring me, as I am blind
Blinded by the love I miss
I have no one to comfort me
The love I knew is long gone
I reach out to him, but he no longer reaches out to me
His restlessness waking him from the nightmare
No, not a nightmare, a fact
He is gone, gone for good, gone forever
Silence is Golden by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
I shall keep quiet
For speaking has hurt many
I loved him, but that matters not
I now see him, tears in his eyes
I long to reach out
But I know he will not listen to me
I knew she would hurt him
How could he fall for her lies?
In silence, I sit here
Wondering if I could have done more
But knowing he will never hear what I say
He left a deep wound on my heart
But I still love him
I will keep silent even as I watch his agony
Unhappy, I walk off, crying my own tears in silence
Always seeing but never understanding
Remember When by Alan Jackson
Do you remember
The time we spent together
The time we met
All the silly things we did
How compatible we were
The memories flood our eyes
Filling us with joy, laughter, and tears
Remember the good times
And the times we struggled to get through
The strength we had together
The bond we shared, creating even more links
Our hearts became intertwined, becoming one
Our eyes locked, each reflecting the love in the other's eyes
Our trust was solid, solid as a rock
Nothing was more special than our love and each other
All these many years behind us, serving us well
Now that we are old, these memories mean so much
Our love, still strong, still holding onto each other
Love conquering all
Place in this World by Michael W. Smith
Where do I belong?
Can you hear me?
Where do I go from here?
I am lost, confused
The world continues moving, with or without me
My light is gone out, darkness surrounds me
I fear, I fear what goes around
There are so many with loud voices
Am I even heard, amongst the crowd?
Tears fall as I struggle to find my place
Directionally challenged, I plug on
Hoping to reach something, something out there
Something I am missing
I want a purpose-filled life
But where do I find that
Especially when darkness ensnares me
Consuming me in fear and doubt
Courage has run off, needing to return but not sure when
Help me find my purpose
Unchained melody by the Righteous Brothers
The gentle waves slowly cover my
Enveloping the sorrowful soul
Care is taken
Time drowns out all the senses
Fear is long gone
Drowned in the sea of tranquility
Peace fills the heart
Love drifts aimlessly from one point to the next
Never knowing where it will stop and pool
Rivers of calm sweep through the valley
Encompassing all those contained within
Broken promises heal, as the current washes over them
The billowing sea of love and tranquility grabs those in its path
Sweeping them away in ecstasy
You don't own me by Leslie Gore
I defy you to contain me
The chains will not ensnare me
I am freewill, bound by nothing
I am my own being
Freedom is my right
Many sacrifices, one goal
Freedom for sentient beings
Free, exploring, curious
Not holding back, as nothing can be withheld
Rebellion is those who dare to go against the flow
Through rebellion we all grow
More certain of who we are
You must love me by Madonna from the musical Evita
I am lost, you still love me
I am pained, death welling up inside me
Weakened, I am no help to you
Concerned, I say nothing
Fear prevents me from telling you
I offer little, yet you give so much
How can you still love me
Weak, dying, ill, nothing changes
Death surrounds us, yet you falter not
Please, please don't leave
I can't last much longer
Please, love me, as I lay dying in your arms
Almost honest by Josh Kelly
The secret still lies dormant
Unable to bring myself to tell you
Out of love, I hid it
The sacrifice cost me too much
Though I did not want to lose you
Through not telling you, I did lose you
The pain coils around my heart
To protect you, I gave you up
I hide myself from you, seeing the pain in your eyes
I could not be honest, fearing that you would be killed
You are my weakness, and my enemies would know that
I was trying to save you by losing you
If you knew what I knew, you would understand
Because I love you, I let you go
Almost Honest, the only way I knew to be
