Tag: poem

Waling the Desert Sands – A Poem

When we found each other, I had been wandering the desert for far too long. My skin had become chapped by the wind that whipped around me, a barrier built by hate from others who didn’t care to understand me and from myself, all… Continue Reading “Waling the Desert Sands – A Poem”

Glass Magpies – A Poem

I gather letters to myself like a magpie. They are shiny and sparkling and I need to hold light right now.   As I gather them up, the light draws me inward so that I can look at myself, and I can really see… Continue Reading “Glass Magpies – A Poem”

Rain, Breath and Water – A Poem

I swam with the rain above me. It gently lashed at the windows, creating a whisper that echoed in the air. A woman entered and waved. I called out a Hello! and moved to the left side of the pool. I knew that she… Continue Reading “Rain, Breath and Water – A Poem”

There Will Always Be an Echo – A Poem

In the dream, I am sitting with a nurse. We are in a waiting room, and everything is terribly bright. She holds my hands. I can feel their warmth, and I know that I am cold. When she looks at me, I can see… Continue Reading “There Will Always Be an Echo – A Poem”

Now, a joy.

Every time I would have released a yell, I am instead choosing to release a bark of laughter. That way, when before the air would have filled with the sound of anger, now, it will be filled with joy.