Category: Poems

Wolf, Wand, Lion and Sword – A Poem

I carry my talismans on my skin: Wolf, Wand, Lion and Sword. The Wolf is my protector and Patronus, standing between me and whatever means me harm. I like to think that, when I am asleep, it riles against the disease that flows through… Continue Reading “Wolf, Wand, Lion and Sword – A Poem”

Islands Among the Clouds – A Poem

I am not afraid. That is the first thing I say to myself I have been on an internal journey; I’ve had to scale the flat terrain of my body, every peak and valley and crevice, the rivers of my skin and the gardens… Continue Reading “Islands Among the Clouds – A Poem”

The Blue Scarf – A Poem

When I was seventeen, she gave me what was to be one of my most cherished gifts. I remember the warm twinkle of Christmas lights, the crinkle of the wrapping paper, how what was hiding within felt soft and malleable. I tore open the… Continue Reading “The Blue Scarf – A Poem”

The Light That Comes From Me – A Poem

I am broken and mended, a crystal that has been shattered but has fused itself back together so that it can shine. I am broken and cracked, a piece of glass that has experienced trauma, but persevered because of it, the light shining through… Continue Reading “The Light That Comes From Me – A Poem”

No Longer – A Poem

I walk into a bar and the air is filled with smoke and the scent of old beer and sweat. I hear the chatter of voices, some of them raised in laughter, others singing karaoke. I move through fog of smoke and someone grabs… Continue Reading “No Longer – A Poem”