Category: Poems

The Depths of You – A Poem

I have been unable to write. Staring at the screen, I can feel the words within my fingertips wanting to break free, to flow onto the white screen until their story is told. Yet, every time I go to write, the words wait still,… Continue Reading “The Depths of You – A Poem”

Ten Years to Love – A Poem

If you had told me that in ten years, I’d be a completely different person, I would have laughed. At the time I was diagnosed, it felt like my world was flooded with so many different emotions. I was alone on a raft, floating… Continue Reading “Ten Years to Love – A Poem”

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”