Tag: beauty

The Number of Mirrors – A Poem

I am convinced that when I was sculpted out of the clay that is my body, mirrors were sprinkled liberally within the darkness of myself, until the bits of silver came to the surface of who  I was. Often, I find myself wondering if… Continue Reading “The Number of Mirrors – A Poem”

The Growth of Wings – A Poem

I was raised to hate myself. “Did you see that guy wearing earrings?” My father would ask this with a note of ridicule in his voice. “Probably a homo.” He would say, holding his hand out with a limp wrist and proceeding to talk… Continue Reading “The Growth of Wings – A Poem”

Something Beautiful – A Poem

Everywhere I looked, there was bleakness. The skies were grey and overcast, the air was heavy with moisture. The people waiting at the bus stop looked tired and worn out. I looked around to see if I could spot anything of beauty but there… Continue Reading “Something Beautiful – A Poem”

You Are Everything Beautiful – A Poem

You are everything that is beautiful to me. You are like the sun that shines above our heads, the air that rushes past our faces, the water that give us life. You are birdsong that inspires hope, the grass under our feet that whispers… Continue Reading “You Are Everything Beautiful – A Poem”