My newest poem, written for anyone who's suffered until the cruel reign of depression in their lives. This piece was also written in consideration of those who, like me, have a troubled past that they struggle to erase from memory...

"Forget"

Feelings shouldn't remain so long after they've been excused.
Let down by so many, it's impossible not to feel used.

The past screams out painful memories, too loud to ignore.
Walking ever slowly, I enter through a forbidden door.

Wiping the tears away and standing upon the frozen ground,
I'll break these chains Without a single noise; without a single sound.

I begin to feel my broken wings healing once more.
I'll fly again soon, even beyond this lonely shore.

Friends fade and lives change as years pass us by.
It's okay to stay awake at night and it's okay to cry.

All hope isn't lost yet. No, not now.
The question isn't "when" you get there, it's all about "how".

To all of you who suffer from the things others cannot see,
Just remember that only you can choose who you truly want to be.

Make a wise decision and walk proudly, even through the rain.
After doing this for a long enough time, you'll forget your pain.



Copyright Casandra Camp 2012

I wrote this poem as an early Christmas gift for my boyfriend. I couldn't resist giving it to him one month in advance. I've never been this anxious for the coming holiday. I'm blessed to have someone to enjoy the beauty of December with.

"The Best"

The cold of winter no longer freezes my heart day by day,
The darkness is a warm place to rest with the loving words you say.

The snow flakes fall and the wind quickly blows,
The happiness I feel, nobody really knows.

My hands no longer require any sort of glove,
You've given me a very, very special type of love.

Walking quietly through the deep, uncharted forest of a new beginning,
Together in this fight, I know we're constantly winning.

The flame of this fire we began will never be put out,
I don't have any reason whatsoever to cry or to pout!

You mean so much more to me than what can be said,
I'm glad you use your heart before you use your head.

Being with you each day is where I want to be,
You always find a way to bring out the best of me!

Holding me close and whispering into my ear,
You promise to love me and always be near.

Thank you for finding me and helping me grow,
You really are the best and I hope you know.



Copyright Casandra Camp 2011

On Thursday, October 27th, I began my new job at Alexian Village on Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Thus far, things are going pretty well. I'm a waitress who gets more than $2.19, thankfully! The drive up the mountain each morning is beautiful; it takes me about an hour to get there. The colors in the leaves are astonishing. If only I could video my drive! It's an incredible blur of reds, oranges, yellows, browns and greens. Needless to say, I love this time of year.

Below is a photo of the dining area in which I work full-time. It can be pretty hectic sometimes. Quite a beautiful setup though, I must admit.



Here's a photo of what I see from the dining room windows. It's much more beautiful in person. The forest behind the buildings looks as if it's untouched.



One of the cool things about my new job is that they let me dress up for Halloween this year. Apparently, it'll be an on-going thing for the coming years as well.

I definitely took advantage of the opportunity to sport a costume. I decided on being a steampunk elf.




I hope everyone had a fun, eventful Halloween. I spent mine giving out candy to about thirty children and playing board games with Jeremy and a couple of our friends. We ate a nice dinner together and later dined on some candy once we were sure the kids had stopped knocking on the door, of course!

I can't wait to see what lies ahead for next October!

Wishing you a wonderful November,
Casandra