This week calls for steering clear of a poem as we explore the topic of anxiety following or accompanying authenticity. Being that this is a challenging topic for me to explore and explain, I’m naturally inclined to drape it in an assortment of euphemisms and give it some rhythm but I think tackling it bareContinue reading “Anxiety Following Authentic Actions”
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Poetry Series – Poetry
I was once told that some of what I write is inspiring but I should leave out some of the negatives, some of the harsh things I’ve said and the people that have done them. I chewed on this for a bit, thought maybe it had some merit. But I’m killing myself the more IContinue reading “Poetry Series – Poetry”
Poetry Series – Terrorists
Sometimes I find myself still struggling to acknowledge the things that suck, that upset me, out of a fear of upsetting others. But what an injustice it is to silence my own experiences just so others can enjoy theirs. So here I present to you the things that suck, that upset me, even though they’reContinue reading “Poetry Series – Terrorists”
Poetry Series – Monsters
Sometimes I feel like I am perpetually stuck in school, working on a group project but with partners that aren’t willing to see beyond their own vision of things, working with partners that are moving independently, that want everything done a certain way but only says they’ll do the work, says they’re DOING the workContinue reading “Poetry Series – Monsters”
Poetry Series – Teething
Guys – I ugly cry over how much I love my boyfriend like, all the time. I’d say it’s embarrassing but I’ve fought so hard to feel safe being this is love. When I acknowledge someone loves me, sometimes it still feels fraudulent because there have been people that said they loved me only toContinue reading “Poetry Series – Teething”
Poetry Series – Outdated Opinions of Women
The younger generations are always getting blamed as if we weren’t led to where we’re at by those that came before us. We’re berated for our lack of manners and good graces as if it’s not apparent that it comes from a distaste for the way those that raised us tried to use fear toContinue reading “Poetry Series – Outdated Opinions of Women”
Poetry Series – Devil in Details
My need for variety will be the death of my so I’m slowing down and trying to build a skill – or two, or three, maybe four. I need to toggle back and forth, have diversity to my day. Sometimes I need to think of what I’m writing, other times I just have something toContinue reading “Poetry Series – Devil in Details”
Poetry Series – Waiting Room
Nearing a year old, this guy has never made it out of the waiting room. Sitting, waiting, slowly going mad. I’m gathering a collection of poems, preparing to slam. This guy has never made it out of the waiting room, never approached the light of day. I’m looking for less than two minutes, trying toContinue reading “Poetry Series – Waiting Room”
Poetry Series – Growing Pains
The hardest thing to remember about growing is that not everyone will grow at the same rate. There will be times you grow so tall that the world as you know it is seen from a whole new perspective. We call this a shift. Some people will say in consciousness. I’m not sure if I’mContinue reading “Poetry Series – Growing Pains”
Poetry Series -Astronauts, Yoda, and Angels
Growing up, Nunny would tell me to marry rich. Find a good lawyer, a doctor, get hitched. When she found out I was pregnant with my second child, she told me to make sure my boyfriend works more, works harder. I smiled, laughed it off and said he works hard enough. Less than a weekContinue reading “Poetry Series -Astronauts, Yoda, and Angels”
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