Poetry From the Mind of Talia: Back to Cocoa Beach

Backstory

For my intro to creative writing class, we had to turn in a portfolio filled with 8-10 poems. Back to Cocoa Beach is a reverse poem meaning the poem is in reverse like how you would reverse a movie or a tv show from the beginning(I hope that makes sense) and is about my dad's wedding that happened last year. 

I hope you enjoy it!

 Back to Cocoa Beach

It was like the ants coming back to the hill

As the water was being pulled back into

The water bottle

Just like that water in that water bottle

My tears rolled into my eyes

As if never there

The words my father and his new bride had said

Was taken back like a bad joke

We all walked back to the cars

Trying to get away from the sand

That was heated up by the scorching Sun

Only for it to tag team with the wooden dock

Digging into our feet as it passed us

To the gravelly road

Dusting our feet to make room for the pebbles

Whose home is now our feet until we make it

To the cars where they decide they didn’t

Want to live there anymore

Did our feet not live up to their expectations?

One by one we pulled out of the lot

Driving backwards to the place

We got dressed at

We’re rushing back into the hot sun

Back inside to strip the fancy attire

Changing into something more

Comfy

Like shorts and a T-shirt

Back to the cars

Back to the clubhouse, we were staying

Me trudging around looking for my bed

Instead of my father

The sunrise turned to a sunset as I went back to sleep

Excited about my dad’s wedding

Happy 4th of July

 Honestly, I probably made a reputation for not being consistent with my posting. I suppose by now it's expected considering I'm in college and working.  Trying to juggle multiple projects while also trying to stay motivated in doing what I want to do isn't the easiest. But besides the point, how are you? How's life?

(If it's going good)... That's great, I'm glad you're doing good!

(If not)...Sorry to hear that,  I know things will get better just wait!

Everyone stay safe today, and I hope you all have an awesome 4th of July. I will be posting a poem within the next hour, so stay tuned for that!

Have an Awesome Day!

via GIPHY

Reading: What Happened?

For as long as I could remember I would always read a book. Even in elementary and middle school, teachers would tell me to put down my book and pay attention to the lessons. 

I was a total bookworm when I was little, but when I got to high school I started to read less and less. Don't get me wrong, I still love to read, but the urge to read doesn't come to me anymore.

Since I've gotten my laptop and phone, I've been drawn to them more than my books. Which is also the reason why Like That Book hasn't really been happening.

However, I plan to read more and use my electronics less. 

Question: 

Do you prefer to read a book electronically or have it in your hand?

For me personally, I like the feel of a real book and being able to flip the pages, plus its better for the eyes😁

Summer Coming to a Close

Happy Sunday everyone!

Yesterday, I celebrated my 16th birthday with family and friends. I enjoyed it so much and can't wait for what sixteen brings me😄

There are only two weeks left until I go back to school and start my junior year! 

Woooo! I can't wait to go back to school and see my friends. 

Hopefully, junior year treats me well😆

It's my birthday!!!

My delicious birthday cake

We went to Applebee's 

I can't believe I'm already 15. I went out of town and spent my special day with my dad, stepmom, one of my little sisters, and brother. I still miss my mom, but she wished me a happy birthday and I know we'll do something when I get back. 😃😄😃