Absence, the dictionary describes it as “the state of being away from a place or a person”, “an occasion or period of being away from a person”, “the nonexistent or lack of”; today I reflect on absence as a whole, the bittersweet moment of wanting to be and not being…. People at times fear solitude…… Continue reading Reflections: Absence
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Reflections: Desire
The word alone makes my knees weak, my mouth salivate and my spirit soar….Oh, but you probably think I am only talking about sex, it seems that is the first thing that comes forth when someone says “desire”. The dictionary defines it as “longing to satiate”, “a strong feeling of wanting to have something”–well then,…… Continue reading Reflections: Desire
HOPE
As I walk on this dirt road Old memories start to unleash They envelope me Consuming all my dreams I think of her again And every other person I have been I look back and realize I was absent from my own life My knees feel like giving in The horrors keep creeping in A…… Continue reading HOPE
Reflection #8: Horizons
Where I live, the weather seems to be less than cooperative. From the forest fires this past summer or the floods not too long ago, to the heavy snow and icy roads; it is as if mother nature is releasing her anger, or maybe like me she just gets restless. As I sit in my…… Continue reading Reflection #8: Horizons
I Stood Up
Rough copy…The title for this poem came from Emily Dickinson’s poem “It was not fear, for I stood up” –a poem on depression which has helped me through my ow dark times. I can feel it coming… That familiar heavy feeling… Enclosed within the walls of this room There is only silence and the fast…… Continue reading I Stood Up
Warrior’s Heart
Your body is your art Covered in tattoos you are The world reproaches you at first sight Yet your story they don’t know They don’t know what your eyes have seen They don’t know of your gentle heart They just proclaim your sins Without knowing the hardships you endured Your fight is difficult Sometimes it…… Continue reading Warrior’s Heart
Accepting And Healing Our Emotional Wounds…
Emotional wounds are the results of the painful experiences we have experienced throughout our lives. These wounds can be multiple and are known by many different names: humiliation, mistrust, betrayal, injustice, abandonment, etc. In order for us to properly heal we must become aware of our wounds instead of covering them up. The longer one…… Continue reading Accepting And Healing Our Emotional Wounds…
Moonlight
(rough copy) People walking by probably think I am crazy Laying on the shore with my pants on, half naked It’s late afternoon now The beach is mostly deserted I can enjoy the quiet, it is perfect Hours go by reflecting The story of my life I am projecting Life has been a rollercoaster love,…… Continue reading Moonlight
BUTTERFLY
My spirit is that of a butterfly Beautiful creature that loves to fly No matter how fragile It captivates us with its dance As I stand on this cliff I spread my arms as if they were wings Adrenaline rushes through my veins The wind gently rocks me back and forth I can hear the…… Continue reading BUTTERFLY
Behind These Eyes
Poetry isn’t just an expression for love, sensuality and passion. Poetry is the gateway for ALL emotions, it can express the hidden pain and trauma; that is what I call Raw Poetry. Such type of poetry isn’t always easy to read, for it forces us to face reality; life isn’t just unicorns and rainbows. Raw…… Continue reading Behind These Eyes
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