Hate

Sometimes I think of you.

And I hate myself for it.

Because I know that I shouldn't. 

But I can't stop.

Because I know I should despise you.

But I don't.

You made it so easy for me to hate you.

But why can't I seem to?

Why can't I hate you like others do?

Maybe hating you would've been easier, 

If you never told me how hurt you've been.

Maybe hating you would've been easier, 

If I never saw how sad you were.

Maybe hating you would've been easier,

If I never heard you cry.

Maybe hating you would've been easier, 

If I only saw your hateful side. 

Maybe hating you would've been easier,

If you never made me feel loved...

The only thing I hate,

is that I can't hate you.

Love,

Jasmine Win

Just Another Night

Just another night
Another boy
Another dance

Just another night
Another love
Another chance

Just another night
Another hug
Another kiss

Just another night
Another touch
And fleeting bliss

Was it just
Another night
Or was there something more to this?

Love,
Jasmine Win

Wait For Me

[This poem is about a budding relationship. The guy has to leave for the army in a few weeks and asks the girl to be his girlfriend... Little did she know he was toying with her heart.]

He said, "wait for me"
I said, "I don't know..."
He said, "I like you"
I said, "please don't go"

He said, "I'll be back"
I said, "I'll be gone"
He said, "just stay here"
I said, "can't for long"

He said, "please be mine"
I said, "let me think"
He said, "just say yes"
I said, "one more drink"

He said, "I'm so sad"
I said, "so am I"
He said, "in three weeks"
I said, "we'll say bye"

He asked, "so what then?"
I said, "let's just see"
He said, "if it's meant"
I said, "then it'll be"
---
One week later:
He said, "we're not compatible"
I said, "you're a dick"
The end.

Love,

Jasmine Win

We'll Meet Again Someday

We met and fell in love
And things were going great
But we both knew our paths
Were bound to separate

I wanted something more
Then what I had at home
I wanted to explore
To wander and to roam

I planned to go with you
But you were set to stay
So we said our goodbyes
And went our separate ways

It's time for me to move
Six thousand miles away
But if we're meant to be
We'll meet again someday

Love,

Jasmine Win

It'll Never Be the Same

The moment you left is when

It’ll never be the same

Not the way you look at me

Nor the way you say my name

And our lips will never meet

Like the way they did before

Cause I know that you don’t love me

You don’t love me anymore

And you’ll never feel the warmth

Of my body touching yours

Cause you walked away from me

And left my heart outside your door

So no matter what you do

And no matter what you say

Things will never be the same

Cause my love has gone away

Love,

Jasmine Win

Knowledge is Power

They say knowledge is power
But also ignorance is bliss
So is it better or not
To learn the injustices?

Should we teach our children
About modern day slavery
Or pretend that it's abolished
And that everyone is free

They say knowledge is power
So they'll tell you to learn
But no one will teach you
The things that you yearn

So at the end of the day
We're all left confused
Because the people with money
Are hiding the truth

They say knowledge is power
So we'll all go to school
But then one day we'll realize
That we're all still damn fools

The education system
Has made us believe
That what we learn in school
Is all that we need

They say knowledge is power
Well that statement is true
Knowledge is power
For the top wealthy few

The few at the top
Are the ones to decide
The things to be taught
And the rules to abide

They say knowledge is power
But they won't teach us it all
Because if we were to know
Then their power would fall

They say knowledge is power
But they leave out the sides
That don't fit with their stories
Half truths or half lies?

They say knowledge is power
So isn't it only fair
For those with the knowledge
To be open and share

So while knowledge is power
I don't think ignorance is bliss
But it's simply a phrase
To keep the world as it is


Love,
Jasmine Win

Too Busy for Love

I've got things to do

Got places to be

Too busy for love

Why can't you see?

Got papers to write

And projects to do

Too busy for love

No time for you

Got meetings today

And meetings next week

Too busy for love

No time to go seek

Got work to pay bills

And class to attend

Too busy for love

Or so I pretend

I've got life to live

Memories to make

Too busy for love

For goodness sake

Twenty-four hours

In a single day

"Two busy for love"

It's easy to say

But wait, there's more

To why I'm not free

I guess I'm afraid

Of falling, you see

Scared to fall in love

Scared to fall for you

Or to fall at all

I admit, it's true

So I'll fill my time

With things I could do

To be too busy

For you to pursue

Got no time to fall 

So my heart won't break

Protecting myself

For my own sake

I've got things to do

Got places to be

Too afraid to love

Is re-al-i-ty

Love,

Jasmine Win

Nothing Left to Say

I pretend I didn't see you
And so I glance the other way
But it's not because I hate you
But there's just nothing left to say

I can't tell you how my day went
Or how I'm stressed down to my bones
I can't tell you how I miss you
Or how it's strange being alone

I can't tell you my adventures
Within the past couple of days
All the bad things and the good things
So I've got nothing left to say

I'll pretend I didn't see you
And so I'll walk the other way
But if you call out my name then
I'll force a smile and say "Hey"

But I know that you won't do it
And that you'll also look away
Because that's easier to do
Then forcing out something to say

So we'll pretend we never saw
And we'll go on our separate ways
I guess that's how it's meant to be
In the final breakup phase

Love,
Jasmine Win

The Way Things Used To Be

I'm not sure if I miss you

Or just the way things used to be

While I constantly seek change

I miss famil-iar-ity

I miss the sweet things that you said

And the way you called my name

I miss your presence by my side

Wish things could still be the same

I miss how warm you always felt

Against my strange, chilly skin

I miss the way our fingers locked

Wish we could begin again

I miss all the times that we spent

In each other’s company

Still, I’m not sure if I miss you

Or miss how things used to be

I miss the warmth of your embrace

The snug feeling in your arms

I miss the way you made me feel

And your slightly awkward charm

I miss how genuine you are

How you poured to me your heart

I miss our deep conversations

Sometimes wish we could restart

I miss how you believed in me

When I started to have doubts

I miss how you smiled at me and

How you never left me out

So while I always crave change

I yearn famil-iar-ity

I can't quite get over yet
All the nostalgic memories

I am not sure if I miss you

Or miss the way things used to be...

Love,

Jasmine Win

Strangers Once Again

We met one chilly night last fall

When all the leaves were turning brown

You asked my name and I asked yours

Then we danced to the festive sounds

We both agreed to meet again

When it was time for us to part

Fluttered with anticipation

Excitement poured into my heart

As the leaves turned red and yellow

We became more than simply friends

Feelings started to develop

And the question arose, “What then?”

When the leaves all fell to the ground

And the snowflakes started to fall

Distance placed a wedge between us

And my feelings started to stall

I started doubting how I felt

As winter ended and spring came

And started to wonder whether

Or not, I ever felt the flame

The flowers bloomed and soon wilted

As the summer sun scorched the ground

My feelings were still wavering

The burning flame was not yet found

As summer holidays arrived

Distance again pulled us apart

While spending time away alone

My head battled against my heart

When summer holidays ended

We were united yet once more

But this time I felt different

No longer like I felt before

So I confessed to how I felt

As the summer drew to an end

And after confusion had cleared

We smiled and said we would stay friends

It was hard that it was easy

That I could simply break away

I thought it’d be a bit harder

And that you’d fight for me to stay

So that is how the story goes

And I’m not sure if we’ll be friends

When I see you my heart tingles

It’s like we’re strangers once again

Love,

Jasmine Win

Playing With Fire

I know I may be playing with fire

Letting myself cave into desires

But you promise me it'll be worthwhile

I hope you're not a damn good liar

I let myself fall into your embrace

And your presence causes my heart to race

As you look intently into my eyes

I feel as though you've got me hypnotized

The warmth of your body against mine

It just feels so right, it just feels sublime

I'm going to take a risk and play with fire

And let myself cave into desires

Love,
Jasmine Win

Friendships

Can friendships last forever?
Or are friendships meant to end?
Are friendships bound to sever?
Were we not meant to stay friends?

Will time break our friendly bond?
Will fights break us up once more?
In the end, how'll we respond?
Is our friendship now a chore?

Sad to see things fall apart.
When we've come so far along.
Is what we need a fresh start?
Cause things've started to go wrong.

I wonder what is meant to be.
Will we set each other free?

Or will we hold on again?
And not let our friendship end.


Love,
Jasmine Win

Wanderlust

I have an adventurer in me

All she ever wants to do is go

All she ever wants to do is see

Discover what the world has to show

The unknown places, the mysteries

Desire to travel fills her heart

She is filled with lust to go explore

Admires life like a piece of art

The act of traveling she adores

She likes to go, oh she loves to move

Craves to experience, something new

She hates to be bound, in one set spot

She longs to to learn, what can't be taught

I have an adventurer in me

An adventurer I'll always be

Love,

Jasmine Win

Hazy Memories

I tried so hard to memorize

Your eyes, that got me hypnotized

Your sweet voice, that drove me crazy

But my memories are now so hazy

I remember...

You flashed me your charming smile

And caused me to blush a while

Then you came a little closer

My cheeks became a bit roser

Your sweet voice sang to me your name

And started in my heart a flame

Then you put out your hand to dance

The start of a summer romance

We danced and danced the night away

Until we could no longer stay

So then we shared a kiss farewell

In that moment my heart still dwells

With hazy memories I write

To not forget, this summer night

Love,
Jasmine Win

Breaking Free

I just want to break free

I just want to get out

Something's holding me back

Oh I wanna just shout

It's got me all tied up

And it's making me doubt

So I attempt to get up

But I'm strapped tight to the ground

No matter how much I struggle

These forces just keep me down

And I can't do anything

Cause my fears got me bound

I try to pull away

I tug and pull with my might

But the resistance is too strong

It's got a grip on me tight

I feel like giving up

Cause I'm losing this fight

I know I've got much more

But I can't let it through

I'm bound to these limits

That control what I do

Just got to keep fighting

Until these chains break loose

Love,
Jasmine Win

Drifting Away

Like a vessel in the sea

You're fleeting away from me

Drifting more, more away  

With each dreaded passing day

I keep calling out to you

Cause that's all that I can do

It's just for you that I yearn

Never doubt if you'll return

My hope is all that remains

Without you my soul just drains

So lets remake history

Lets go back, to you and me

Still waiting for you ashore

Please come back, my heart's at war

Sign the treaty with my heart

Before it falls all apart

Strain to keep you in my view

Without you what would I do

You're the only star tonight

Never lose you from my sight

You're drifting further away

But my heart is set to stay

I'm still waiting on the bay

For you to meet me halfway

Love,
Jasmine Win

Don't Forget

Some people come,

And then they go

Before I leave,

I wanna know

Are you gonna,

Remember me?

Will I be part,

Of your memory?

Will the things that,

I do and say

Remind you of,

The good old days

I hope the mem-

Mories we share

Won't vanish like,

They weren't there.

I'll probably change,

But so will you

My heart will though,

Always stay true

Don't hold on nor,

Forget the past

Cause in your heart,

I want to last.

New friends you'll make,

But keep the old

So just pretend,

That I'm on hold

And when we shall,

Oh meet once more

I hope our past,

You won't ignore.

I'm scare that things,

Won't be the same

And you'll forget,

more than my name

So won't you please,

Just promise me

You'll keep me in,

Your memories

Love,
Jasmine Win

We'll Meet Again

I'm standing right next to you

But it seems that you can't see...

Oh if you'd just turn around

Maybe you would fall for me

When you say you're caught in love

I want to say "I am too"

But you fell for someone else

While I've fallen hard for you

I put my feelings aside

And pretend they weren't there

Maybe if I ignored them

They would vanish in thin air

It's a silly plan I know

But what else could I have done?

You've got the girl of your dreams

And I guess I'm not the one

Why won't these feelings  fade?

I've been pushing them away

My head says to forget it

But my heart just disobeys

I see her and I see you

Walking towards me hand in hand

My heart starts to sting some more

This feeling I can't withstand

Need time to sort my feelings

So I've got to go away 

I promise that I'll be back

And we'll meet again some day

Then I'll finally be able

To look at you and smile

My heart won't hurt as much

But it's gonna take a while...

Love,
Jasmine Win

Two Can Play

You pulled me in, 

Then pushed away.

Boy, is this how, 

You want to play?

I know you just,

Oh all too well.

You tripped me once, 

And then I fell.

But once is all, 

I'll fall no more.

I'm ready to, 

Even our score.

I'll play your worth-

Less games with you.

Cause winning's what, 

I plan to do.

I'll break your heart,

Like you broke mine.

Cause playing games,

Has got a fine.

Just some revenge, 

To mend the heart.

Your constants games

Has torn apart.

I know this makes 

Me petty too.

But once I win, 

Then I'll be through.

I'll leave you by,

Yourself to be.

You'll never want,

To play with me.

I'll put an end

To all your games.

And it's just you,

Who you can blame.

Love,
Jasmine Win

Oh Boy, It's Almost Valentines

Oh love is floating in the air!

Lingering feels of despair.

Oh Valentines is coming soon!

Though my heart still feels the gloom.

Oh hugs and kisses everywhere!

Why is it that love's not fair?

Oh almost here! The lover’s day!

Well, I’m still bitter, you might say.

Oh, anticipation all around!

Still no lover, bummed and down.

Oh, the romance! Oh how sweet!

I’m just feeling a bit defeat.

Oh cards, roses, candle lights!

So where is my Mr. Right?

Oh, all the couples hand in hand!

Valentines? I’m not a fan.

Oh Cupid don't you see?!

You've so forgotten me.

~~~
Will you be my Valentines?

Oh I'll be yours and you'll be mine?

So baby, what's it gonna be?

Will you spend that day with me? :)

Love,
Jasmine N.