You are the Worst

For weeks now I’ve walked through every scenario Worst-case, of course What you might say or do How I would respond To make you hurt As much as I do I was ready How could I have left this one out? I should have known You and your fucked up thinking I want a do-over……

Spider

Along came a spider Named malice She was lured down a hole By a snake disguised as heaven She tried to drag me with her But forgot that I don’t slither Now she is withered In web covered hell Nothing left but a shell Of what she used to be A stranger  

Where Did You Go – Spoken

The wonderful Christine Ray of Brave and Reckless was kind enough to record my poem. Thank you Christine, it’s beautiful! https://soundcloud.com/christine-ray-464639061/where-did-you-go

Where Did You Go?

For me,  Christine and Dom Where did you go? Little one With your smile as big as the sun When did running Change from game to survival When did hide and seek Become staying hidden You were always first in line Brave and limitless Shouting from the top of the pines Who hurt you? Little……

Throne

  Don’t be surprised When you find yourself in a coma Blinded and caught up in you Walked out in the street and got run over Dropping names Doesn’t bring any fame Can’t remember me We’ve known each other since we were young Yet my secrets slip right off your tongue Call yourself grounded Six-pack……

Plastic Girl

Dreams of memory loss Refractive nightmare replacement Dismembered and detached Off and running after sanative spirit and soul Despite debilitating disease Just because I’m smiling doesn’t mean I’m not in pain Screw what the world expects Social engagement keeps me sick I’d rather stay home with my 2 packs a day All I did today……

Collateral Damage

We lose friends. We are hurt by those meant to love us. We struggle to find answers. We will likely never have resolution. We might find comfort simply by accepting the reality We are just collateral damage.