Tag: Love

The Way You See Me – A Poem

When we found each other,I was just beginningto put myself back together.It had taken me months to gatherthe pieces of myselfthat had been taken from me.I had been rebuilding,placing the shards one by one,the holes welcoming what had been missing.When you looked at me,you… Continue Reading “The Way You See Me – 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”

Dear 19-Year-Old Me – A Poem

Content Warning – This poem has details of sexual assault It wasn’t your fault. All you were looking for was love, the chance to spread your wings so that you could learn how to fly. You wanted some kind of acceptance, for someone to… Continue Reading “Dear 19-Year-Old Me – 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”