Tag: depression

Dear 2023

Dear 2023, I’m not sure what you had in mind and I’m really not sure what to think about you, even now as the end of the year is a day away.   I think I went about 2023 in the wrong way. I… Continue Reading “Dear 2023”

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”

The Weight of Water – A Poem

I am made of water. It runs within the blood that flows under my skin. My body is heavy with it, carrying this weight of unshed tears. I try to find something to make my cry, let the tears slide from my eyes as… Continue Reading “The Weight of Water – A Poem”

The Sky Within My Heart – A Poem

I’m standing in a line, the people in front winding away from me into the shadows like a serpent, their features unseen though the mist that fills the air. A man approaches me, his features distinct with large blue eyes, curling brown hair falling… Continue Reading “The Sky Within My Heart – A Poem”

Gallery of the Mind – A Poem

I’m sitting on a marble bench and the headset I’m wearing brings a voice into my head. Its tones are familiar, the timber of its words feeling like a caress. “If you turn to look at the canvas on your left, you’ll notice the… Continue Reading “Gallery of the Mind – A Poem”