Survival

Healing Power

(Title IMAGE: AMBAR DEL MORAL/MASHABLE)

Wallflower

I’ve always been the scapegoat Internalized remnants Take the blame Self shame Seeking justice Entitled to worthiness There is a lot more coming Sole purpose to release radiation Distract ourselves It’s worse than previously thought Hysterical acid sobs Burnt and tortured Steer clear It happens on a daily basis Society unwilling to discuss the epidemic …

I See You

I see you there Hiding in the shadows Thinking you invisible I dwell in the darkness Decades past My eyes have adjusted   I see you there Shaking Reflecting fear Look up Take my hand Lost child   I see you there Break out of prison I’ll show you the way Out of illusion Into …

Save Me

Circles Connect and continue Pass on, pass away, give away, take away The borders become heavier, thicker, fenced As years go by and pain is imprinted And love is gone missing Stay inside the lines Let my longing begin to Deviate And make a softer mark Reflecting my deserving heart Spiral through the years And …

Hidden

you can’t see me masks make-up mannequin mirror tattoos tell a talismanic tapestry hair color streaks shriek sacrosanct black baggy hoody hint of hoodlum ripped jeans reveal reverent rebel laced up black boots bear barbaric bravery dark eyes long lashes red lipstick ravishing move or I’ll move you a picture of palatial power perfect protection …

This Bugs Me

I’ve been burnt so many times By the lure of bright burning flame No one but myself to blame I can’t hold back the urge Hoping for an energy surge My edges are getting singed And I’ve ruined my dress fringe But damn I want to go again So bad my mouth begins to froth …

Futility

Pull yourself together they tell me Tilting my head slightly Secretly afraid it will detach completely How embarrassing watching it roll I’m not sure which parts to grab Let alone how to reattach them I’m already floating around A failed attempt to stay grounded I thought I looked quite rounded Now I am utterly astounded …

Silent Destruction

Stylish and functional Vacancy and happiness Whilst having too much to drink Causing you to get mugged Ditch the generic They like to work In sterile environments Reported missing From years gone by Open for business If you’re in the market Home security system sale For the private and self-absorbed Who only perpetuate the problem …

Warrior Child Award

I was gifted the Warrior Child Award by Rayne -  Journey Toward Healing. Rayne has provided me with much appreciated support and encouragement over the last few months. She is also deserving of the same award, showing strength and vulnerability as she works towards healing. Please check out her outstanding blog at: The Journey Toward Healing …