Word of the Day - Writing Exercise (04/22) Each night as the moon appears and the sun closes its eyes the pages re-set. And as the sun rises, the author flips the page and with clean lines, begins to manuscribe the artistry of their day. Each moment is an orchestration between the universe and the… Continue reading The Artist’s Play
Category: Poetry
Mental Illness Returns
Healthy me seems to have a lack of words,When I get sick they emerge,I can finally purge. Pouring over me like the Atlantic,Flooding the Titanic,The words can be spoken,Once I am broken. Mania defeats,I have to retreat,Pinch it in,Like a turtle poking out my ass,Else I wipe,And be covered in my own mess......I digress. I'd… Continue reading Mental Illness Returns
The Light of Dreams
The light on the house feels warm, For a moment I get lost in that life, Or what I imagine that life could be, Coming home to the one who sees you, Having someone to consider... The best part of every past relationship and love story flash before my eyes, Constructing this dream where everything… Continue reading The Light of Dreams
Cinematic Feelings
The words are sitting there perched waiting to be articulated, I can feel it somewhere within, perhaps in my spleen, Not sure what a spleen is for but perhaps to provide a place for the words to perch, I am certain that once they are released that deep ache will be stretched, That inner tension… Continue reading Cinematic Feelings
Boundaries
What are their motives? If you learn to listen, they will be made clear, The healthier I am, The more I can hear. Most, simply doing the best they can, Taking this into account, As I observe from where I am, Each person trying to meet their needs, Even if they are unaware of what… Continue reading Boundaries
Come For a Walk With Me
Walking with my dogs, Sun beating down, Shadows from tree leaves dance on the ground, I have to pee Ok...I am a block from the house, Harping on this will not make me arrive any faster, Breathe, do my mantra, "I am worthy of love and connection." I need to clean the bathroom, it is… Continue reading Come For a Walk With Me
Transcend
My heart is overflowing, Touched by the impact one person can have, Such beauty and inspiration we are capable of giving, By these simple lives we are living. A story crafted from thin air, Actors capable of total emersion, Cultivating tears for factious characters in mere hours, Poetic melodies titillating the heart, Now that's art.… Continue reading Transcend
Oceans
I no longer have energy for anything less than oceans, Texting about lustful desires used to be exciting, Seeking highs that such conversations would bring, I'm not that same me, If you can't touch me without us touching skin, If the depth of this is what I see, Then you and I will never be.… Continue reading Oceans
Recovery
Peers at work ask me about my plans, Anything fun? Yard work, perhaps some homework, No doubt my life from the outside probably sounds lame, Perhaps if I told them the whole truth they'd still think the same, I drive to a church where strangers meet, To sit in a circle and reflect, In this… Continue reading Recovery
After the Fact
When she struggled with her painting I quit mine and we worked on hers together, When she needed to go slow down the stairs I hung back and let her, I didn’t ask for my slippers back even though my feet were cold, I played those extra games of cards even after it had gotten… Continue reading After the Fact
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