"Hi, Kayla: I like some of the passion coming through, but I reckon you could vary the line with 'intimidate' and 'boy' and achieve better effect."
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I am publishing a book :)
Hello to everyone I am acquainted with so far on NZ poetry, and to those I have not had the pleasure of networking with yet! Just a little note to share about my book.I am 19 years old, and have…Continue
Started Feb 1
2011-2012
19 years oldPoet/singer/musician/composerwww.facebook.com/kaylacollingwoodmusicContinue
Started Dec 9, 2011
Introduction :)
Hi everyone :) I am an 18 year old Bachelor of Music student at the University of Waikato. I have been writing since I was 7 - starting with songs and gradually moving into poetry. I still write…Continue
Started Sep 22, 2011
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Kayla Collingwood posted a blog postDo I Intimidate You, Boy?
Do I intimidate you, boy,Since I know who I am inside,And because there is no wayThat you can make me feel inferior?Do I intimidate you, boy,Because you aren’t hard as you think?Your shaking knees give wayAnd give up on your false exterior.Do I intimidate you, boy,Because I know what I am worth,And nothing you can sayCan ever make me less valuable?Do I intimidate you, boy,Because “now” is not an option?My heart is mine to stay,And, sorry, it is not sellable.Do I intimidate you, boy,Since you’d…See More
A blog post by Kayla Collingwood was featuredSunrises and Contemplation
When the sunrise peeks over the muted horizon, I feel your kisses in the warmth emitted through the skies, And your touch envelops me, gently, and I am wise To your presence surrounding me. I feel a rush, And I miss you so much that it hurts just to know That my hands are not in yours; if I could have just one wish It would be for you to be with me, but yet I understand That time is not pushed, nor pulled, and…See More
Nicholas commented on Kayla Collingwood's blog post Sunrises and Contemplation"The second to last line is rather excellent."
A blog post by Kayla Collingwood was featuredTheory of Relativity
On a relative scale of opposite to polar, We are somewhere in the middle, blurred into misty colour. Perceptions are introspective, restricted to earth, nothing more solar;Where do the extremities lie, and are they real, is there powerThat we are yet to harness, that we never may truly discoverTo the full potential (that may be a good thing) contained…See More
Kayla Collingwood commented on Kayla Collingwood's blog post Sunrises and Contemplation"Thank you :). No, I didn't paint the picture, though I do paint a little. I found the picture online."
Ailill commented on Kayla Collingwood's blog post Sunrises and Contemplation"I like the piece.. and how it is a reflection on the picture.. did you also paint the picture to go with it? "
Kayla Collingwood commented on Kayla Collingwood's blog post Prelude to Melancholia"Thank you :D. It is a beautiful piece of music, the prelude to the opera "Tristan und Isolde" :)"
mark thomas prisco commented on Kayla Collingwood's blog post Prelude to Melancholia"Wagner seems to know my soul,
My heart is wrenched by the stunning notes
Of Tristan and Isolde,
i like a lot"
Kayla Collingwood commented on Kayla Collingwood's blog post Prelude to Melancholia"Thank you very much :)"
Victoria Curtin commented on Kayla Collingwood's blog post Prelude to Melancholia"Some great lines in here, and I like that first stanza in particular as it captures a deep sense of despondency. I see the effort made in your structuring too... works well "
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Do I Intimidate You, Boy?
Do I intimidate you, boy,
Since I know who I am inside,
And because there is no way
That you can make me feel inferior?
Do I intimidate you, boy,
Because you aren’t hard as you think?
Your shaking knees give way
And give up on your false exterior.
Do I intimidate you, boy,
Because I know what I am worth,
And nothing you can say
Can ever make me less valuable?
Do I intimidate you, boy,
Because “now” is not an…
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 22:36 — 1 Comment
Enrapture
The phoenix rises to meet its maker;
Hark! Hear the great bells a-ringing.
A glorious dawning has come here today -
the choir, arrived, are singing.
'Gloria in exelcis Deo',
and speech is reverent whisper,
for the King who has come here today
arouses wonder-filled shivers.
The faces of martyrs are golden and shining;
they need relief no more.
For the One who has come here today
has paid the debts for all.
Posted on April 13, 2012 at 18:47
Burdened, Falling at a Lightning Pace
There is a burst, a flicker, a glow.
I was falling at a lightning pace,
and all too well did I know it.
I was reclusive, back to the depths;
I've been here before, in this shadowy place.
Like a frightened spider I hide
from the masked, cruel faces.
Eyes shut tightly, no, I will not look:
I can't bear to carry this burden,
yet I try and I try to survive
on my own, still always serving.
My shoulders are strong - I help others bear loads…
ContinuePosted on April 13, 2012 at 18:46
Awake/Asleep
My loneliness has been awakened
like the dawning of all new things.
Spring is here, but so is autumn;
songs are here, but so is silence,
and only whispers fill the air
around little, quiet me.
My heart can sleep no more;
it has slept too many hours.
This alarm intruded, alerting me to you.
I would have never seen you, never,
had you let my eyes be closed,
in blissful dreams on clouds.…
Posted on April 13, 2012 at 17:30 — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 17:48 on January 8, 2012, Victoria Curtin said…
Seven years old! How sweet! You should google Laura Edmond and read some of her poetry, written from age 5 through to 10.
Keep writing Kayla...
Bye for now
Victoria
- At 16:48 on January 8, 2012, Victoria Curtin said…
Good for you! All the best. When did you start writing poetry? You look very young. It's important to value your early poetry I think. Something special in the first pieces we write. I wonder what you'll call your book? I hope it's the first of many more for you. I see you have just commented on another of my poems; thanks so kindly! I wrote this about thirty minutes ago in a rush. Sometimes it's best that way... sometimes it's a disaster lol. Take care
- At 16:36 on January 8, 2012, Victoria Curtin said…
Hello Kayla, and happy New Year! Thank you for commenting on my poem, Matakatia Bay. How is your book coming along?
Victoria
- At 18:43 on September 24, 2011,
K Davis said… Hi Kayla, welcome and thank you :)
- At 22:04 on September 22, 2011,
Maranda Haynes said… - Hi Kayla! Great to see you have joined! Isn't this place awesome?...although I have to say I haven't been here for a while. I just saw one of my friends from this site on a Facebook page called Poetry Slam. That looks really interesting...I am investigating :)) I'll be sure to tag you on any good sites.
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