As a writer, I feel it is my job to tell other people's stories without judgement. When I was in high school I knew a number of girls who had abortions. Many of them chose to share their feelings with their classmates. Their collective experience inspired me to write this poem on April 25, 1996.… Continue reading A Poem # 28

This poem was written on January 17, 1996. Drowning In the sea of life I seem to slip under the tide But Lord knows it's the only safe place to hide I try to hold my breath And do a smooth sail Until I reach the point When I exhale I feel slightly dizzy As… Continue reading A Poem # 27

This poem was written on February 7, 1996. Lone Spirit I feel better When I am away from the crowd All they do is laugh And talk real loud I'd rather just sit here by myself Because I learned Not to depend on anyone else I just like to chill And I don't need a… Continue reading A Poem # 26

This poem was written on February 7, 1996. It's pondering whether it's better to play it safe or venture out. Thinking I sit here and think Is it right for me? Is it there Past where I can see? I try to have an open mind Just to see What I can find But something… Continue reading A Poem # 25

This poem was written on April 12, 1996. One of the many things I have realized since then is that there is no such thing as a "perfect world." Diggin' Look deeper inside your soul The harder you look The more you see it can hold Just keep diggin' Seeing how far you can go… Continue reading A Poem # 24

This poem was written sometime in 1995. It's one of those poems that still resonates with me. Lonely Feelings I feel alone Like I'm always by myself Nothing will help Not even wealth I have lonely feelings Dealing with all the b.s. in the world today I cannot handle the price I am forced to… Continue reading A Poem # 23

This poem from 1995 is about a newly broken heart. Since You've Been Away Since you've been away I haven't seen the light of day I'm trapped in the dark Just me and my broken heart I can't go on without you You got me singing the blues Since you've been away The world is… Continue reading A Poem # 22

This poem written on December 31, 1995 has the style of a hip-hop song. It was a phase I went through. No Change People tell me I need to change But I see no need to rearrange I think I am just fine The way I am now I'm not stuck up I'm not a… Continue reading A Poem # 21

Back when I was a teenager, I remember my peers pressuring me to date / have a boyfriend. Luckily, I have always been a stubborn little goat and didn't let anyone tell what I should do. Love Can Wait It seems to me That love can wait I'm not in a rush To find my… Continue reading A Poem # 20