I wish I could bottle the passion and motivation that my younger self had. I could use a sip of that every now and then. I love the slang and the reference to one of my favorite songs, Jodeci "Get On Up." This poem was written on August 25, 1996. Time Is Not Forever Time… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Seven
My first Mother’s Day without my mother
As Americans ramp up to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, I find myself experiencing a new level of grief for the day I will never spend with my mother again. Knowing that Mother's Day is approaching would be difficult enough I imagine, but I receive multiple daily reminders of it. I check my email and… Continue reading My first Mother’s Day without my mother
A Poem – Week Thirty-Six
This poem was written on August 25, 1996. Trigger warning: it is about domestic violence. I have never been in a situation like this, but unfortunately, I have witnessed domestic incidents. If you are in an abusive relationship and are looking for support, please visit https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233). Sun Rise, Sun Set Opening my… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Six
A Poem – Week Thirty-Five
This poem was written on February 27, 1997. It's about wanting a toxic person out of my life. Go Away You are no good for me I wish you would go away As long as you are here Pain will always stay You never pick me up You always bring me down The sun goes… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Five
A Poem – Week Thirty-Four
It must be kismet that this was the first poem (written on July 23, 1997) I saw when I opened my falling apart notebook filled with poetry written in 1996 and 1997. I wrote a post earlier this week about feeling isolated and this poem echoes that same theme. Alone When I think I have… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Four
Have you checked on your family and friends lately?
Life can be busy. Life can be hard. Sometimes, you get caught up in your own chaos, so much that you don't realize that other people are going through difficult times as well. One of the simplest things you can do for another person is to just check in to see how they are doing.… Continue reading Have you checked on your family and friends lately?
A Poem – Week Thirty-Three
I said it before and I'll say it again, I used to be very dramatic when I was younger and this poem shows it. Somebody get this girl a fainting couch. My life is in shambles Why did you leave me alone? I miss you so much Your heart was my home On the day… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Three
A Poem – Week Thirty-Two
This poem is undated and untitled. Love doesn't seem like It is a strong enough word If this is love that I feel now Then I never felt it before You make me feel all the clichés That have been said And things never mentioned I'm always in fear of losing you It is a… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-Two
A Poem – Week Thirty-One
This poem was written on July 28, 1995. It seems to struggle with which situation is worse: being hurt by love or never being loved at all. If I can say anything about my younger self, it would be I was intense. Longing For Love The things I feel Inside myself Will never come to… Continue reading A Poem – Week Thirty-One
