Come, gather round this rustic table I’ll light a candle for a centerpiece We’ll bask in the fading light of day And let our hearts begin to speak Of deepest wishes, never spoken Dreams still in their infancy The bitter taste of our misfortunes Finding gold within debris. We’ll raise a glass to all ourContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Overthinker
I am an overthinker The sheriff of Anxiety Town Predicting futures of death and devastation Without the help of a crystal ball. I am a worrying insomniac A file cabinet turned upside-down Littered with a thousand urgent memos To which I may never respond. I am a broken record of negative self-talk Shaming myself forContinue reading “Overthinker”
I Need a Star
I need a star On this dark, solitary night Bright enough to shine through desolation Streaming through the cobwebbed shadows Of my penitent, rueful soul. I have lost all the light left in me Humiliated, humbled, obsolete Responsible for the raw deterioration Of a utopian life. I need the hope of a steady, burning flameContinue reading “I Need a Star”
Healing
Healing is a glorified concept Of quick solutions, magical regeneration Rainbows arching over flower meadows Using words like letting go, moving on As a guise for our breaking hearts. What if we saw healing in its true form? Messy, labile, excruciatingly painful A mirror reflecting harsh reality Coming face-to-face with our distortions As well asContinue reading “Healing”
Sinking Depression
It began subtly, sleep prolonged An innocent attempt to balance the deficit That persisted despite the lack of tiredness Dreaming to escape. For a time, I ignored the heavy pull Of thoughts, long stifled, to stop trying But they flooded my mind, circling hope Like vultures to prey Consistent, persistent, calculating. It was the blandnessContinue reading “Sinking Depression”
Take this Flame
(Reposting from way back, stay safe, dear souls.) I have a little light left in me Stored up through seasons past, A tiny flame still burning Ever resilient, ever steadfast And I see that you are aching From the emptiness in your eyes Caving in to inner deception Lending your ear to self-made lies ThatContinue reading “Take this Flame”
Running Away from the Cure
I see the itch in your twitching feet The instant the pain sets in Stirring up feelings you cannot ignore So, let the damage control begin! Fleeing is not the answer To dispose of unwanted sensations They will cling to recesses of your soul No matter the speed of abdication. Take a breath and inviteContinue reading “Running Away from the Cure”
To Live Is to Be Brave
In a world of nonstop doing Where worth is measured by accomplishment Clocking in and out of consciousness Half-awake in a monotonous trench, We berate ourselves for dragging our feet Rising up in the wake of a million defeats Putting smiles on a hollow and weary face Giving energy despite the inner displace. No amountContinue reading “To Live Is to Be Brave”
Riding the Wave of Grief
Such a minuscule reprieve A blink of relief Before the wave of grief rises again Blindsiding, capsizing, crushing from within Dissolving our freshly-paved resolve To finally be rid of the pain. While you catch your stolen breath While you release those captive tears Remember the pattern of waves: To rise, to impact, to retreat. ItContinue reading “Riding the Wave of Grief”
The Therapy of Words 