Category: Covid Poems

The Weight of You – A Poem

I bought you a t-shirt. When I saw it, I thought of you, but I will not be the one to give it to you. You have not spoken to me in twenty-seven years, over half my life. I don’t know why I thought… Continue Reading “The Weight of You – A Poem”

To All The Men I Have Known – A Prose Poem

Dear ___________, I’ve thought about what I wanted to say to you for a long time. The words have been gathering in my head, taking up too much room. It’s time for me to let them go. Just like you, I don’t need them… Continue Reading “To All The Men I Have Known – A Prose Poem”

I’m Not Sorry – A Poem

“I’m so sorry,” These are the words I always hear. “Poor you,” Each time I hear these words, it’s like I’m having to fight all over again. “You must hate your life.” I didn’t always have a positive outlook,  wasn’t always filled with sparkles… Continue Reading “I’m Not Sorry – A Poem”

Stereotypical Hero – A Poem

You’re a stereotype, He said. Abuse survivor, gay, disabled. You are a stereotype given shape. I looked at him, wishing that I could shout, yell, scream, rant at him about what he said, and why it was wrong. Instead, I stayed calm. You forgot… Continue Reading “Stereotypical Hero – A Poem”

Safe in the Forest – A Poem

I find myself back at the edge of the forest. After taking only a few steps past the line of trunks who bend toward me as if welcoming me home do I realize that this is not my forest. The trees are fresh and… Continue Reading “Safe in the Forest – A Poem”