Tag: light

In the Shadows of Trees – A Poem

I am more than my disability. Someone once referred to me as a walking stereotype: I am a disabled, queer abuse survivor. How I bristled at being described that way, like I was an afterthought, or that I could be described in one word.… Continue Reading “In the Shadows of Trees – A Poem”

A Yellow Light – A Poem

As I walked towards her, the first thing I noticed was the yellow kerchief. It had been artfully tied to cover her head. She smiled when she saw me. “It’s so nice to see you,” she said, genuinely happy. “Are you enjoying the day?”… Continue Reading “A Yellow Light – A Poem”

The Deep Terrain – A Poem

I have been trying to find my way through the hills and valleys of myself. It’s been a slow peeling back of the terrain that my body holds so that I can see what it hides underneath. There are veins that run in the… Continue Reading “The Deep Terrain – A Poem”

The Cavern – A Poem

Every time I was taught to be ashamed of myself, I would put a little piece of my spirit within the shadows of the cavern. When I had to go to school and pretend to be someone that I wasn’t so that I could… Continue Reading “The Cavern – A Poem”

Times Compass – A Poem

There is a compass within my skin. When I was younger, I believed that it would point me towards my destiny but I seemed to lose my way. When I was older, I thought that the compass would lead me to my wish granted,… Continue Reading “Times Compass – A Poem”