My first poem...

[Shadow Flare]

This is my first shot at poetry... so don't hold back the comments. (BTW, this rhyme scheme is ABCB...)

We take our memories for more than what they're worth,
thinking back on all you've been able to see.
Memories we care so much for, but know so little of their meaning.
Memories are just memories. That's all they will ever be.

Everyone has memories, some good, some bad
They look back on their memories and realize how they made it this far.
To them, memories are their treasures that no one else may have
But to me, memories are just memories, that's all they really are...

If we didn't have memory, what would we be?
Would we see what's in store for you and me?
Whatever the outcome, it'll be fine, because it will be a memory.
Memories are just memories, and that's all they will ever mean to me...

...so, how'd I do?

[Tiger Cat]

That was actually pretty good for your first time.

[Shadow Flare]

Really? Thanks!

[Mad But Happy]

Yeah, that is pretty good for a first poem. Keep it up. ^.^

[Shadow Flare]

Thanks Anna! I think this was one of those one-time deals though... I don't know if I'll write anything else...

[Mad But Happy]

Aww, you should. =/

If that was honestly your first poem, then I think you have some natural talent that you should try and perfect. Writing is a great way to express yourself, and at the same time you can entertain/enlighten people with your work (It's the same way with drawing :p)

[Jamie Mc'Cloud]

Beautiful Shadow, I never knew a lot people here at this much talent in poetry.

[Shadow Flare]

Yeah, you're probably right. Maybe I should write a few more, or at least try, anyway. The reason I say this may be my only time writing a poem is because I'm not good at writing, at least in my experiences in english class...
Curse you, crappy english teacher who always played favorites!

[Jamie Mc'Cloud]

Don't worry to much Shadow, my new english teacher is a freshman out of colledge and she gave me a "58" on my research paper, but my old english teacher said it was error free, so teachers are just plain stupid. Great peom again!

[Shadow Flare]

Anna, Jamie, thanks for all the encouragement. I will try to write more poetry, and thanks for the great feedback you two!!!! :D

[Shard]

my friend, your words ring true!(and some teachers i really could live without, trust me, and especially principles)