Poems and Prose
~Walk away~ Straight ahead Do not sway Toddler tantrums From old men Who complain they Have it worse ~Walk away~ Head pounding Begging to burst Pause for an instant Long enough For dust to settle On my feet In my nose Better than stench Of his rotting soul ~Walk away~ You call my name Begging … Continue reading Walk Away
*TRIGGER WARNING - CONTENT CONTAINS REFERENCES TO CHILD ABUSE* The family values three squares at the table A nightly ritual force fed to the masses To bring us together in peace and harmony Share the day around our daily bread Bred from chaos A show more riveting than any on tv Girl watches from a … Continue reading Family Values
Shaking my head in disbelief believe in love your self love hate relationship rules the roost forever in the dark I see in your eyes reflected in the mirror that swallows me whole I get stuck in my throat and can’t breath take deep breaths take another drink that spills out of my mouth along … Continue reading Shaken
From the heavens Came a baby That wasn’t meant to be A miracle, a blessing A gift from the gods Sacrificed Cursed Orphaned While the gods smiled Their task complete Left her in hands Of those meant to take Forgetting that miracles Need nourishment And looking after Selfish hands by nature Forsaking nurture For debts … Continue reading Straight to Hell
