I'm sitting here, trying to figure out what exactly I want this LAST blog post to be and how I want to go about writing it. I feel as if no amount of words, in any form or fashion, will EVER be enough to tell you all how much you truly mean to me. But I'm going to do my very best, in the hopes that my unfiltered thoughts may do my real feelings justice. Try to stick with me.
An Ode
26 letters will never be enough,
To explain what you mean to me,
So I'll spend the rest of my life,
Expanding the English language,
In the hopes that one day,
Someone much more talented than I,
Will be able to tell the world,
About your heart.
How it beats louder than the sound of an atomic bomb,
Giving a rhythm to the marching feet of martyrs:
Superheroes who bear no capes,
But will still somehow save the world.
I hope they stamp your story,
Onto every textbook page,
And make passion,
A part of the curriculum.
Your legacy will lie in those passionate capeless superheroes,
Who will leave smoke trails in their wake,
As they set this world on fire,
Bringing light on to the darkest days.
You see, I wanted to write you a poem,
But there are simply no words to describe,
How beautiful you are,
Or how much brighter the sun seems to beam when you smile.
So instead I wrote you into a poem,
Because words may never be enough,
But you, my dear, always will be.
A Promise
I am a product of people.
These people have made me into something beautiful.
Something strong.
Something positive.
Loving.
Brave.
Sensitive.
An inspiring leader.
A caring friend.
A knowledge hungry, life long learner.
They have gifted me with nothing but love, acceptance, and understanding.
Gifts much too large to repay.
So, instead,
I will take all I've been given,
And carry it with me into the future.
I will carry you with me.
And somehow, someway, someday,
I'll make you proud.
In Hindsight
It was worth it.
Every late sleepless night.
Every
seemingly pointless assignment.
Every policy change.
Every
stress-induced emotional breakdown.
It was all worth it.
And now we're standing,
Together,
On the other side, looking back,
And I know,
I wouldn't hesitate to do it all over again.
Carpe Diem, my dear friends. Sieze this day, and all the ones before you. Make your lives extraordinary. And know, I'll always be here for you, watching from the sidelines, and cheering you on. I love every one of you with every ounce of my being, and I can't wait to see all the ways you change the world.
Hailey, this was beautiful!<3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth. I did my best but I have a hard time expressing feelings (especially when I'm so busy crying)! I'm glad you enjoyed it though. <3
DeleteRETWEET ELIZABETH
ReplyDeleteHales, I've told you this before, but please never lose your heart. I think it is the bravest thing in the world for you to do what you do; to love everyone and everything unconditionally and with equal passion for all. I think that you are a product of these people, but what you have given back to us is so much more than what we could ever give to you. If IB gave me no reward other than meeting someone as kind and loving as you are, then it was entirely worth it. Thank you so much for your friendship Hailey, and I can't wait for the years to come
Adding to this comment because I can't believe I forgot to mention Bar Season (you hate me, I know). I can't think of a good joke with it right now, but I hope seeing the words Bar Season on your screen will bug you enough!
DeleteOh Matty...you have been one of the highlights of my year. I can't explain how much our friendship means to me or how amazing it has been to get to know you. You are an absolute joy to be around, and your heart is one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. I only wish I had met you sooner. (Also, I do kind of hate you...but only kind of). Thanks for putting up with my sass this year! I love you!
DeleteI would just like to thank you for bringing joy and positivity, not only to me, but to everyone else's lives that you touch. You're such an inspiration and its an honor to call you my friend.
ReplyDeleteMarisa, I love you dearly! The pleasure has been all mine (: Keep an eye on Em for me next year! I'll be down to visit you girls in no time.
DeleteHailey, this was really amazing poetry, and it totally put mine to shame! What you've said here I certainly relate to, and I just want to you to know that you inspired me more than once to be just a little bit better than I thought that I was. You're an amazing person, and thank you so much for tolerating me the past two years! I'm really going to miss you, but I'm sure you're going to put most if not all of us to shame with how much you'll succeed and all the fantastic things you're going to accomplish. Thanks Hailey.
ReplyDeleteZoe, please don't underestimate yourself. Your poetry was absolutely amazing! It's like comparing apples to oranges. I had no idea I had such an influence or impact on you so that's really amazing to hear (: I haven't been tolerating you...every moment has been a complete joy! You have an amazing heart and mind full of incredible knowledge. You also have one of the greatest work ethics of anyone I know. I'm going to miss you so much but I know you're off to do great, world-changing things. I can't wait to see them all.
DeleteHailey you give me chills. I was not emotionally prepared when I pasted the link to your blog into my search bar.
ReplyDeleteOf course you have to be a poet. It's not like you're perfect enough already (; But I'm glad you used poetry. I don't find myself the best poet, I think it's one of the few art forms that I struggle with. But I envy those that are poets because I think it's so beautiful.
And of course. Beautiful girl, beautiful poet.
I liked your first poem best, for a couple of reasons. Or lines more like it.
"So I'll spend the rest of my life,
Expanding the English language,
In the hopes that one day,
Someone much more talented than I,
Will be able to tell the world,
About your heart."
Yes, this is more than a line but this is beautiful. And it encompasses you in every form. I don't imagine there could be someone better at understanding people more than you do though. You are extremely talented as a musician, communicator, actress, artist, intellectual, writer, and friend.
"And make passion,
A part of the curriculum."
Amen. That's all I have to say. There is so much beauty in learning and I always feel rushed so that I don't get to really enjoy all that education has to offer me. We should be passionate about what we learn. Learning is wonderful and the world has so much to offer.
And, in conclusion, I'd like to quote a brilliant writer who once said:
"But there are simply no words to describe,
How beautiful you are,
Or how much brighter the sun seems to beam when you smile."
Hailey. This is so you. Your smile brightens everyone's day and draws people in to you. You have a truly amazing effect on people and make everyone you meet better in some way. You are an amazing role model to me and there is no way I will ever forget you. I'm sad I waited until this year to become close to you because you have such a big heart and I relate to you so much. You never judge me or anyone else, and I cannot thank you enough for that. You are truly one of the most beautiful people I have ever met and every ounce of you radiates beauty and love. I would like to thank you for the impact you've been in my life. I love you, Hailey Glick.
Hailey you give me chills. I was not emotionally prepared when I pasted the link to your blog into my search bar.
ReplyDeleteOf course you have to be a poet. It's not like you're perfect enough already (; But I'm glad you used poetry. I don't find myself the best poet, I think it's one of the few art forms that I struggle with. But I envy those that are poets because I think it's so beautiful.
And of course. Beautiful girl, beautiful poet.
I liked your first poem best, for a couple of reasons. Or lines more like it.
"So I'll spend the rest of my life,
Expanding the English language,
In the hopes that one day,
Someone much more talented than I,
Will be able to tell the world,
About your heart."
Yes, this is more than a line but this is beautiful. And it encompasses you in every form. I don't imagine there could be someone better at understanding people more than you do though. You are extremely talented as a musician, communicator, actress, artist, intellectual, writer, and friend.
"And make passion,
A part of the curriculum."
Amen. That's all I have to say. There is so much beauty in learning and I always feel rushed so that I don't get to really enjoy all that education has to offer me. We should be passionate about what we learn. Learning is wonderful and the world has so much to offer.
And, in conclusion, I'd like to quote a brilliant writer who once said:
"But there are simply no words to describe,
How beautiful you are,
Or how much brighter the sun seems to beam when you smile."
Hailey. This is so you. Your smile brightens everyone's day and draws people in to you. You have a truly amazing effect on people and make everyone you meet better in some way. You are an amazing role model to me and there is no way I will ever forget you. I'm sad I waited until this year to become close to you because you have such a big heart and I relate to you so much. You never judge me or anyone else, and I cannot thank you enough for that. You are truly one of the most beautiful people I have ever met and every ounce of you radiates beauty and love. I would like to thank you for the impact you've been in my life. I love you, Hailey Glick.
Melanie, oh my goodness gracious, my heart!!!!! Poetry is one of my favorite things in the whole world and it's one of the very few ways I find it easy to express my true feelings. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I agree with you that the first poem was the best. I actually wrote it quite a long time ago for a dear friend of mine. After reading this last blog post's prompt, I knew I just had to post it. It perfectly describes the way I feel about every one of you. It's so strange for me to see you pulling out lines that I WROTE to describe ME! But I'm so glad to have been able to impact you in the way it seems that I have. You say I'm an amazing role model to you, but you're an amazing role model to me. So I guess we're learning from each other. I relate to you in so many ways and love how honest and open you are about everything. You're so brave and I aspire to be more like that every day. You shouldn't be sad that we weren't close before this year. We've had some of the most amazing memories and late night conversations and I'm not sure we could've handled that in our younger years (: Besides, graduation day is most certainly not the end. I will always be here for you, never more than a phone or skype call away. I love you so very much, Melanie.
DeleteMy Fellow Fangirl, you know how much I love you. And your poetry. And one day you and I will either own a bookstore in France, start our own publishing company so that you can be a writer and I can be your editor, or we'll take over the world and decree that all stories must include an epilogue. OR we'll do it all. (I'm hoping we do it all.) You're beautiful in every possible way and I have no idea how I'm going to survive with a whole state in between us. But besides that, I need to make one correction to your blog: you will never be simply "watching from the sidelines and cheering [us] on." You will be thrust into the melee along with the rest of us, encouraging us by being by our sides, and you will also do incredible, extraordinary things.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I love you more than anything. <3
Oh Em, what would my writing be without your editing? (You just couldn't resist changing this post, could ya? :P) We're definitely going to do it all. And regardless of distance, I'll always be with you. I love you more than life itself.
DeleteHailey, you are a beautiful human being inside and out. Every time I see you it brightens my day and you give the best hugs no matter the circumstance. We have grown really close over this time in high school and I wouldn't change that for the world. We've had so many moments that I will think back on that have my my high school experience better than I could have imagined (the submarine scene? yeah still the best thing ever). Not only are you a talented musician, writer, actor, and understander of all things IB, you are also an amazing friend and one of the sweetest and kindest people I know. You are going to have so much fun at Washington and Lee next year and I know that no matter what you are going to be successful. I love you so much and I can't wait to graduate with you! <3
ReplyDeleteNatalie, thank you so much for this!!! You have been one of my best friends throughout high school and I've loved every minute spent with you! (You're so right about that submarine scene. Someday we should take it to Broadway.) You have been an incredible influence and role model and I can't thank you enough for your constant love and support. Thanks for keeping me sane all these years (: I'll be back down to visit you in Chapel Hill in no time! I love you <3
DeleteHailey Glick. You've been saying this phrase to everyone since the day I met you but now it's my turn to say it to you: You're my favorite. You poor out kindness from the essence of your being and are always in tune to what people are truly feeling behind their various masks. You are one of a kind. You are confident, smart, and proud of your unique qualities (which we all love). Thank you for being such a great friend!
ReplyDeleteMarin Herold. Oh, how I love you. You really are my favorite. This year has been absolutely amazing (in large part because of you) and I think it's ABSURD that we weren't close until now. BUT, i'm sure that was just the way it was meant to be. I don't think I was awesome enough for ya before :P I still don't think I'm awesome enough to be in your earthy, elfin, naturally radiant, loving, zany presence every day. Thank you for all the senior year memories (service club, musical, and pre-calc...oh pre-calc. I know there are more but I can't remember them all right now, I'm sorry!!). Thank you for loving Ben Rector and Nickel Creek and country music. Thank you for singing for me. Thank you for all the hugs and laughs and love. I seriously have no idea what my life would be without you. And I love you a whole super lot.
DeleteOkay how the HECK am I supposed to comment on this blog post? Everyone has said literally everything, but dang.. I wanted to say something cause I was feeling all inspired and stuff. But you know something? I feel inspired anytime I see you. I've known you throughout high school even though we never had an actual class together, or at least I feel like I know you but you are just such a good person. A good and true person, so please continue being yourself. You are rocking this world, and I'm not even certain you are aware of how much you are going to continue to in the future, cause let me tell you, you are. Your poetry is beautiful, (this is why you got into the Tempest, like duh, your writing is phenomenal) and I had to read it all several times in order to feel like I properly processed it all. You're really cool, and thank you for always being so nice, or well really, for being yourself.
ReplyDeleteAW SAM MY FEELINGS NO STOP! Thank you so much for all your kind and sincere words. Thank you for loving and hugging me (even in the mornings BEFORE I had my coffee...you brave brave soul, you). Thank you for all the laughs, as well as all the serious, deep, thought-provoking conversations. Thank YOU for being YOURself! I love you! (:
DeleteI intentionally didn't read any of the other comments on your blog, because I want this to be sincere and purely from me.
ReplyDeleteHailey, you're seriously one of the few things I can say I look forward to at school. No matter what's happening, you're always there for moral support, and to remind everyone how much they matter. I could never have made that poem without you, so I basically owe you the sum of my success with girls. Thanks for that.
No matter what gets thrown at you, you always seem to be able to see the silver lining, which is something I value very highly, in conjunction with your overall kind and sincere demeanor. I can without a doubt tell the world that you're one of the kindest, most passionate people I have ever met in my entire life, and I am beyond thankful for your presence in my life.
Good luck at Washington and Lee, and stay golden!
AHHH JACKSON, I COMPLETELY FORGOT THAT FIRST POEM WAS YOUR POEM!!!!!!!! (You're welcome by the way but I can only take SO much credit. The words are way less important than the awesome, charming guy delivering them.) It has been my honor to have gotten to know you over these past two years. Thank you so much for your kind and sincere words. Also, thanks for putting up with all my hugs all the time. But most importantly, thanks for being yourself. You ooze this sort of quiet confidence that I so wholeheartedly admire. When I grow up, I wish to be just like that. This may be the end of high school, but it's most certainly not the end of us! I love you!!
DeleteHailey, you rock. Hands down the best person I have ever met(you and Marin might be tied for this one.) I can honestly say that you are one of the reasons that I am so thankful I did IB. If it weren't for IB I wouldn't have had the chance to meet you and become so close with you. You have such a big heart and so much love for everyone. You are truly one of my closest friends and we continue to grow closer everyday. Mainly love you because you were with me to expierence my first(hopefully of many) trips to insomnia and listened to my break up CD and talked to me about basically every boy ever. You are such a good friend and such a good person, and I don't think I would pass precalc, or make it out of IB sane without you. love you so much Hailey.
ReplyDeleteNo, Carrie, YOU ROCK! I think you're forgetting 9th grade theatre class where we ACTUALLY met :P But like you, I'm so thankful for IB, mainly because of all the wonderful people it brought into my life. All of whom pushed me to be the best person I could be. It's because of them (you included) that I'm able to love as much as I do with a smile on my face. You've shown me the good in the world. I love you so very much and I see many more trips to insomnia, break up CDs, late night phone calls, and broken-hearted boy-obsessed vent sessions in our future! :P
DeleteHAILEY GLICK
ReplyDeleteI honestly have no idea how to address your blog, possibly due to my Stranger-reminiscent emotional maturity. BUT the show must go on as I have already began typing this comment. I think ill just leave a list of final thoughts? sort of like a review?:
First off, Hailey Glick, I have always thought of you as the person who will grow up to take over the world. After much observation I have decided that this is your fate. I think we should all just cancel college and prepare for the era of The Glick. (thats THEE not the)
Second off H Glick, I must thank you for your early morning holiday texts, your frankness, emotionialization (Emotional vocalization), and just pure warm tone has melted my icy soul, and inspired the moistest, and most humid of all feels in me. (This has sufficiently helped me with my lady friend)
Third off Ms Glick, your amazing brain has continued to baffle me every step of the way. Being in theatre and just hearing this loudspeaker voice lay down insightful comment after insightful comment making ol' Mr K struggle to keep up with your banter and your kick ass sass.
I hope I was able to convey my appreciation for you through this clearly well thought out comment. You are truly one of the most fascinatingly fantastical, fibrously th(F)oughtful human beings to have ever graced my presence.
Merci buckets.
(Insert Hosking style Bar joke here)
(also: Im digging that Edna Mode reference)
Waitttttttttt...Jackson wrote the first poem? Whut. I am impressed (not that I wouldn't expect it from him- it's just pretty great).
ReplyDeleteThank you for your beautiful words, Hailey. I expected nothing less, but they were perfect for this post.
No no no, Jackson BORROWED a line from that first poem to write a poem for a girl :P
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