Evan Cope

As I lay under the stars
Without the sound of cars
I think about the girl next to me
I don’t have to see
For her face imprinted in my thoughts
Her touch hoping for lots
In the grass we lay
Wishing we could every day
Time passes without thought
Bugs fly free uncaught
Thoughts unsaid
Constantly being fed
With feelings that teach
Understood without words or speech

Through Eyes of Love

By Evan Cope
Champlain Valley Union High School, Grade 11

I look through eyes of love
Wondering if you know
If you care
Watching you mock me
Wondering if you mean it
I walk away
And play along
Not to lead on
Not to let you know
But as night comes strong
And I lay in bed
I wonder if you care
I wonder if the hopes I have
Are not just hopes
But reality
If there is a spark
So help me
Cause I’m in the dark
Lend me a hand
Look at me
And tell me you see
Through eyes of love
At me

Hurtful and sad
Painful and mad
With anger they ring
By terror they sing
But as all things do
They can be happy too
Helpful and soft
From loft to loft
And loudly they’re said
Even in a story before bed
On paper or wood
Read if they could
Or simply heard from a friend
Around every bend
They’re unavoidable
Not always affordable
Cheaper than pictures and actions

Respect is understanding
Always demanding

But respect is black
Hard to see, since so many lack

The ability to care
Love is unfair

But I do
I respect you

Not hating
Your choice on dating

You know you best
Better than the rest

Respect is masked
Always coming in last

So always look hard
When you can’t be scarred

Deep down in
In your heart not thin