Forget
Did you forget?
All the sweet times that we had?
Did you forget?
Why you made me so sad?
Did you regret?
sharing the times we had....
It made me sad..
To walk away from you.
So were you
Im sure that your heart was in two.
As was mine but now youve forgotten us...
Now youve moved on..
Found another girl.
Now you hate me...
I feel so invisible to you...
we dont talk anymore...
Now im the one with my heart in two...
Gone Forever
Theres a part of me that is glad we went our seperate ways,
but there is also a stronger part that wishes I could have you back.
I know its going to be better this way but I am going to miss you and all the amazing times we've had.
I don't know why i miss you after all that you have done to me that has caused me alot of pain and tears, but I can't seem to let you go.
There is something about you that continues to make me miss you.
Maybe its your unique personality, your loving and caring words you used to tell me, the sense of security when i'm with you, or how much we have in common and how we understand eachother so perfectly.
I know I will never hear those 3 words that I always loved to hear from you again, and your not mine anymore, but its very painful to admit it and face the facts that your gone forever this time.
Moving on is going to be the most difficult thing I will have to do.
The first step to moving on is stop telling myself that "he will change his mind"
by DamagedHeart
Scar On Soft Heart
Sincerity, you did ask for.
Sincerity, made me confess.
But sincerity failed to forgive.
It seems sincerity isn't the reason why you were gone.
Now a principle is born out of understanding.
I thought time would erase the misunderstandings.
I became a plague that you would always avoid.
You will never get from fear what love has to give.
Love, never did i believe.
So strong i tried to save myself grief.
But my love will never be brief.
You left like a treasure stolen by a thief.
If my love took a human form
It will be like you for sure
So erratic and yet so pure.
Your untimely departure.
Brought me pain of self-discovery.
The hurt you exposed me to was so excruciating.
As my first ever true love
You've become a seal of sourvenir placed in my heart.
I made a terrible judgment and only too late did i realise some corrective measures.
Though, naive, that i spent too much on desperate reconciliation.
Although my forgiving heart didn't allow me to dwell on your mistakes.
I erased you completely from my life and still everything thats beautiful still reminds me of you.
Hoping that some day you will open your eyes as well as your heart and see that the one you have been waiting for is me.
by azeezoluwa
The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.
SUSTAINABILITY: OUr Challenge. Our Future.
Message of the Secretary General on IYD2009
The theme of this year’s International Youth Day – “Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future” – is a global call to action for young men and women.
Our world faces multiple, interconnected crises with severe and far-reaching impacts that fall disproportionately on the young.
In 2007, for example, youth comprised 25 per cent of the world’s working age population yet accounted for 40 per cent of the unemployed. The global economic downturn means that, in the near term, youth unemployment will continue to climb. Unemployment rates tell only part of the story, especially for the vast majority of youth who live in developing countries. For them, informal, insecure and low-wage employment is the norm, not the exception.
Climate change, meanwhile, continues to compromise economies and threaten tremendous upheaval, saddling young people everywhere with an unjust “ecological debt”. This is a potentially crushing burden. At the same time, I am encouraged by the contributions that young people have made to the debate on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Their views and proposals can help build the momentum necessary to “seal the deal” in Copenhagen later this year.
Indeed, young people have proven themselves to be key partners in sustainable development. They have gotten involved in international forums such as the Commission on Sustainable Development, and have helped their Governments and communities to formulate poverty reduction strategies, entrepreneurial schemes and many other policies and initiatives.
Young people often lead by example: practicing green and healthy lifestyles, or promoting innovative uses of new technologies, such as mobile devices and on-line social networks. They deserve our full commitment -- full access to education, adequate healthcare, employment opportunities, financial services and full participation in public life. On International Youth Day, let us renew our pledge to support young people in their development. Sustainability is the most promising path forward, and youth can lead the way.
What do people do?
Many activities and events that take place around the world on International Youth Day promote the benefits that young people bring into the world. Many countries participate in this global event, which may include youth conferences on issues such as education and employment. Other activities include concerts promoting the world’s youth, as well as various sporting events, parades and mobile exhibitions that showcase young people’s achievements.
Background
The UN defines the worlds’ youth as the age group between 15 and 24 years old, making up one-sixth of the human population. Many of these young men and women live in developing countries and their numbers are expected to rise steeply. The idea for International Youth Day was proposed in 1991 by young people who were gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the first session of the UN’s World Youth Forum. The forum recommended that an International Youth Day be declared, especially for fundraising and promotional purposes, to support the United Nations Youth Fund in partnership with youth organizations.
In 1998 a resolution proclaiming August 12 as International Youth Day was adopted during the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth. That recommendation was later endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 1999. International Youth Day was first observed in 2000. One of the year’s highlights was when eight Latin American and Caribbean youth and youth-related organizations received United Nations World Youth Awards in Panama City, Panama.
Symbols
The UN logo is often associated with marketing and promotional material for this event. It features a projection of a world map (less Antarctica) centered on the North Pole, enclosed by olive branches. The olive branches symbolize peace and the world map represents all the people of the world. It has been featured in black against a white background.
Previous Celebrations of International Youth Day include:
* IYD 2008 - Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action
* IYD 2007 - Be seen, Be heard: Youth participation for development
* IYD 2006 - Tackling Poverty Together
* IYD 2005 - WPAY+10: Making Commitments Matter
* IYD 2004 - Youth in an Intergenerational Society
* IYD 2003 - Finding decent and productive work for young people everywhere
* IYD 2002 - Now and for the Future: Youth Action for Sustainable Development
* IYD 2001 - Addressing Health and Unemployment
* First Observance of International Youth Day 2000
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