Tag: life
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Permission
Recently gave myself permission to grow.Unconsciously chose to suppress my glow,Hesitant to shine, declined to let it show. I need to free this energy and let it flow. Conditioned to consider a love I used to know,Made my response to emotional fitness a “no”.
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If I Could Talk To Me
At 16 you sure are your father’s son and our journey is a turbulent one.Dad’s gonna pass leaving you confused and needing his guidance and love.You’ll be there for mommy and at times it’ll be a lot for you so you judge.She knew her baby boy meant well and really appreciated those hugs. Unsure of…
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Miss Mississippi
I’m still trying to understand that when you honestly begin to make yourself a priority,The universe will start flooding you with different people with a range of personalities. And you get the privilege to decide who gets access to you to stand with you in solidarity. Nudging you in a direction that aligns your values…
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Meet Me In the Middle
We could’ve closed the gap, ate up the distance that’s grown between us,Supporting each other without expectations should’ve been what kept “us”,Wanting success for each other more than success for ourselves should’ve been “us”.
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Human
Loneliness has replaced an abundance of intimacy and personal connection. Sad about the empty space on my bed that used to be a warm indentation. Pressed by my person who held my secrets and knew my limitations.Is part of being human owning those feelings of loss and desperation? Will my children grow up to be…
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Sister
I wasn’t supposed to be here, my parents only wanted two.So here I am, bittersweet about the sister I never knew.It’s a backwards pulse of life, a child dying before you do.I’m proud of my parents, must’ve been difficult to push through.My eldest sister began to look after me, she was seven, I was…
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The Ride
You bought expensive tickets with emotions unbeknownst to you.You jumped on blindly, ignoring and denouncing intrinsic values.A ride on the love train is barreling towards the two of you.Who cares right? When you’re in love, that’s what you do. It’s whimsical, the aura that encompasses every moment.In the beginning it’s wonderful and you want everyone…
Beginning at the End 