Sigh I don’t get it. They tell me to write happy things. But the thing is, you don’t feel the need to discuss your happiness on paper when you’re happy. You just embrace the moment and live it. I don’t want to talk about that. Momentary silence. Dusk-lit bedroom apartment. Buzzing of cars from trafficContinue reading “Rorschach’s and Gunslingers: The Last Time You Said Stop”
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The Troll Under My Bridge: How I Struggle to Figure Me Out
It’s beginning to show The intertwining dividends of time invested and growth My intention provoked, lying listless and broke Revisiting moments that to me seem explicitly warped Yosemite vulture, my melatonin dried up some Sore throat, sore back, amphetamine humdrum Ever-growing size of my blood pump escaping out of my thorax 500-pound dry-flesh, green alienContinue reading “The Troll Under My Bridge: How I Struggle to Figure Me Out”
Wallflower in the Spotlight: A Poem of Nervousness and Affection
The perks of being a wallflower, or the disadvantages in some cases. Mr. Observant, half perfectionist, getting a taste of his own medicinal value, describes me to myself in a vacuum. Tell me how many times I scratch my chin, touch my ribcage, leave you feeling incomplete. When you feel me getting nervous around you,Continue reading “Wallflower in the Spotlight: A Poem of Nervousness and Affection”
Obsidian Sun: I Declare War on Your Every Crevasse
to whom it may concern
Soul Baby Soul: A Poetic Journey of Passion and Regret
It’s almost complete, the distance between falling apart, From whispering secrets, a sequence you act nonchalant, Like a purist in person. I told you to stop kissing my heart, Questioned why, choking back tears, “au revoir,” So insincere. A brassiere draped over post-traumatical scars, And it’s worthless. Holding hands under Jupiter and Mars, Deafening stare,Continue reading “Soul Baby Soul: A Poetic Journey of Passion and Regret”
So Little, Little: The Story of a Tin Man’s Quest for Love
Why am I here again? Why does it matter? Handle these items with care. They are fragile. Wear a mask and lie to your closest, Keyser Söze display. Let’s erode together, hold my rusty hand in the rain. Tin man toppling, iron giant in grave. Hear the fucking rain pound its way on my armor,Continue reading “So Little, Little: The Story of a Tin Man’s Quest for Love”
The Cloak and Dagger of Our Hearts: A Poem of Unspoken Love and Pain
You’re not what I dreamed of Or hoped for, that potential was reached Long before, I harbored emotions in secret Sophomoric sequence, plot twist I saw all along Held my breath for a year, lungs turned carbon to smog Another movie screening, hold hands in between it Reach maximum zenith, whisper “never leave me” underContinue reading “The Cloak and Dagger of Our Hearts: A Poem of Unspoken Love and Pain”
Tattooed Flowers: A Poetic Reflection on Resilience
It’s become more of a habit Interval time from interacting with humans Irony overlaps boredom and passion Kiss away sadness. Verbally vie away the synapses Blood-stained flesh from a rose Thorn on a flower. Cry self-preservation to keep presence remote Listen in on private conversations. Fly on the wall I carry disdain like I tattooedContinue reading “Tattooed Flowers: A Poetic Reflection on Resilience”
Maturing Too Fast: A Journey Through Life’s Acceleration
It’s up for existential debate, whether or not we’re here for a reason or stranded here just to rot. Leisurely Lonesomes, a sunrise kingdom unfolding. a delicate flower, nuclei destined forever in the forest. Do-or-die sentiments, sediment ready to rise. Blood pact suicide, toes in the sand in the tide. We’re only in focus whenContinue reading “Maturing Too Fast: A Journey Through Life’s Acceleration”
A Letter to Whoever Loves Me Next: An Apology for My Vulnerability and Anxiety
To the person who will love me next, I’m sorry. I must apologize in advance if, one day, my words have the power to kindle a fire upon your lips, causing electric sensations to render your tongue temporarily numb. Witnessing your cheeks blush coyly, a feverish hue, and experiencing a seemingly insatiable hunger as intoxicatedContinue reading “A Letter to Whoever Loves Me Next: An Apology for My Vulnerability and Anxiety”
The Stargazer and the Black Liquor: A Poem of Cosmic Despair
Wish it would stop. Watch the laundry spin and then sit on a box. circular sleep. daydream while I cry. kill me at dawn, sing silent night – no. hum at my grave dig me up. stop. then kiss my remains skeletons out of the closet. my bones here to stay shapeshifting gravediggers. I’m barelyContinue reading “The Stargazer and the Black Liquor: A Poem of Cosmic Despair”
This One Hurt: A Poem of Fire-Breathers and Realizing His Own Pain is Self-Inflicted
I am breathing fire But I’m not a dragon An average person Swallowed matches Ran across a sea of stars in moon boots Army canvas The catalyst sparks. Deactivate the manned fuselage Tight-lipped gargantuan stares through his art For hours (or it seems) Want to be touched yet wince when you do Slight grimace, aContinue reading “This One Hurt: A Poem of Fire-Breathers and Realizing His Own Pain is Self-Inflicted”