Poetry
TagAfter the Storm: It’s Over
my stage of grieving: depression
After the Storm: All is Lost
my stage of grieving: relapse
A Thousand Sleepless Nights: Gone
We are the lasting footfall of raindrops
We are the whispers of diminishing soil
Beasts of the Earth, why do you walk so slow?
Letters of Abstraction: Dear Friendship
Dear Friendship,
Thank you for existing.
Thank you for being a part of my life. You are a miracle substance that just melts and fills up the c..
A Thousand Sleepless Nights: Airplanes
Looking into my own eyes, seeing the reflection of so many colorful lights
The clouds, the sky borne on every other breath
Can your soul ..
Suicide Notes to Myself: The Wounds Will Heal. You’ll Be Okay.
Dear Reagan,
I’m happy for the first time in a while. I can get up most mornings, happy to be breathing. Of course, I still have bad days wh..
After the Storm: Bruised
my stage of grieving: anger
Photo Credit: Michelle Ton
Letters of Abstraction: Dear Fear
Dear Fear,
Do you use us as much as we use you?
We mortals often confuse you for your twin. Terror. You and he are not so different, but he is..
A Thousand Sleepless Nights: Wildflowers
From darkness to the brightest of sunlight they emerge
The smallest of green tendrils that tie together above and below
The perfect de..
After the Storm: Panic Attacks
my stage of grieving: denial