hnamed asked: Hi. I want to know you..
First of all I want to tell you how much I enjoy your posts, I look forward to the next of what I am sure will be many more to come. Well the words that I write are inspired through my own personal experiences and challenges that I have faced and had the determination to overcome. In 2008, I nearly lost my life twice through a car accident while travelling to a Fire fighting running competition in Kalgoorlie. The driver of our vehicle fell asleep at the wheel and thus resulted in a head on collision; both cars travelling 100km/hr.
This day changed my life as I once knew it. I now look at things in a different perspective and I use poetry to express my feelings and connect with people on a certain level.
I’m an apprentice electrician, and volunteer fire -fighter in my spare time. I am very easy going in nature, and I try to look for the positives in everything; no matter how challenging that may seem at times.
Hopefully I haven’t bored you too much! :) And I would like to know more about you as well, and where you got your passion for writing from.
Luke K.
Through the rise, and fall of grace; her hopes and dreams feel out of place. She hides her burdens; puts on a brave face, she’s sinking deeper into this dark haze. So many mistakes; not all of them learnt. She wonders what she’s done to deserve all this hurt.
One step forward, two steps back; it’s a never ending cycle down this abyss, so very black. Reaching out into the distance, she is seeking for a slither of hope. Not knowing where she’s going; only knowing she must learn to cope.
Does anybody hear her, or see the pain within her eyes? Will they offer a helping hand, or watch her slowly drift on by?
By Luke Kitson.
I usually write my own poems on here, but I stumbled upon this poem shortly after my accident and it really got to me at the time and it still does. It is a very emotional poem; one that I am sure many of us can relate to some degree.
I just wanted to tell you Mum, I swear I didn’t drink.
It was the others Mum, the others didn’t think.
He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is he drank and I will die.
Why do you think people drink Mum?
It can ruin your whole life.
I’m feeling sharp pains now, pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking Mum, and I don’t think that it is fair.
I’m lying here dying Mum, and all he can do is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry Mum.
Tell Daddy to be brave.
When I go to heaven Mum; write “Daddy’s Girl” on my grave.
Someone should have told him Mum, not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him Mum; then I might have still been alive.
My breath is getting shorter Mum.
I’m becoming very scared .
Please don’t cry for me Mum; when I needed you, you were always there.
I just have one last question Mum, before I say goodbye…
I didn’t drink and drive Mum.. so why am I the one to die?
Author Unknown.
I used to hate my scars… they reminded me of a time in my life when I was at my lowest and I felt as though things would never get back to the way they once were. I felt like a completely different person. I used to take pride in my appearance before the day that changed my life forever.. but that was the past and this is the present. It took me a long time to feel happy with how I looked (don’t get me wrong I still have my down days; I am only human after all), but I believe that I have found the inner strength to push past my fears and doubts and be happy to be alive!
The present me; the Luke of today is someone who is learning to accept himself for what he has, NOT what is missing. I am learning to forgive and forget; to laugh and to love and most importantly of all, to just be myself with no false pretences. I now believe that my scars are not something to be disgusted in; if anything I would say that they are my own little battle wounds. They are a reminder of how far I have come and they have shaped me into the man that I am today.
I am a much stronger person since that day, and I have now become one of those people who sees the glass as half full… I love it! Yes, I still have my fair share of ups and downs, but who doesn’t?
At the end of the day, I am still alive and kicking and that is something which I will be eternally grateful for.
Keep Smiling,
Luke K. :)
I’ve met a lot of people, and I’ve seen a lot of things; but I’ve never met an angel who could make me feel like this. You always make me smile with your beauty and your charm; I love everything about you and someday I’ll make you mine.
I remember the day I met you, I didn’t expect what was coming next; you crept your way into my heart, and since then you’ve never left. I love our daily talks; they really brighten up my day. You always make me smile, and have all the right things to say.
I know someday we’ll be together, and I shall never ever part. I hope you always know that you have a special place here in my heart.
By Luke Kitson.
Yellowcard released their first album since 2007, When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes, earlier this year in March, but the band is now in the studio recording new music. Yellowcard has not detailed what exactly they are recording, but more information should be announced soon. Check out a tweet from the band below by clicking “Read More”.
