Tag: light

I’ve Planted a Seed – A Poem

I’ve planted a seed inside the dark soil of my body. As it grows I’ll be able to feel the roots digging deep a whole world sprouting within me. I will know that I am ready when I can feel the presence of the… Continue Reading “I’ve Planted a Seed – A Poem”

I Am Not a Fucking Unicorn – A Poem

I am not a fucking unicorn. How I wish I were one; My horn would be an everlasting source of magic most pure. I would be able to cure myself, not that I would have gotten sick in the first place. It just simply… Continue Reading “I Am Not a Fucking Unicorn – A Poem”

The Brightness of Stars – A Poem

*To my Beautiful Husband. You have become a magician to me. Time has bent and shifted around us. I can still recall that moment right before we said our vows. As I approached you, I could see a line of light that connected the… Continue Reading “The Brightness of Stars – A Poem”

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”