The last line fits perfectly. Glad to see you're inspired by dances and such at school. My school has never given me inspiration, aside from the many ways to destroy it. Friends are full of inspiration though. Keep it up.

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Half full... Half empty... It all depends whether or not you're done drinking it.

I think it was the girl I was with that had inspired me the most to write the poem. To fill everyone in, the poem is about the idea of giving up alcohol for a girl.

The actual homecoming dance wasn't that great (we had spent more time waiting in line to get pictures than dancing), but the part of having a night on the town, having dinner... the getting together... is what brought about most of my feelings. I knew I had to compliment such a great night somehow.

In almost the opposite direction though, my current "friends" have given me the wrong kind of inspiration.

Oh yes, and thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.

As for your comment on my desktop submission, I'll try to research where I downloaded RPG Maker 2000 from once I'm on my home computer.

This is beautiful, and part of the reason here is that I can relate. Not the drinking thing, persay, but this poem's emotions can be extended to so many regions beyond that. I'm about the same age as you, and I'm one of those pathetic souls who loves a girl but can't bring himself to say it. This poem (possibly excluding the first stanza) speaks directly to my situation, and this suggests that your struggle can be whittled down to specifics, but it doesn't have to be: you're not just describing giving up alcohol for a girl, you're describing the act of showing your love for a woman by trying to become a better man for her. The last lines are wonderful, a thought I've have many a time, relating to courage and will. You and I both want to take a step towards love, and maybe that's why I felt this writing so deeply.

Anyway. Good job. I think I'll fav this one.

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"Wow! The ABSLIDE really does work!"
-- Me, watching infomercials at four AM