hope – Ink & Embers

Just words

In the chill of winter Your words felt like summer on my skin A distant caress of something…unknown They are just words At least, that’s what I told myself But maybe those words were more Maybe they were true And maybe that truth sparked a feeling I had once pushed away. ~A

A life romanticized

In a world filled with hatred, selfishness, and cruelty, I still feel love. I still hope for a better tomorrow. I still feel the longing of the “perfect” life. In a world where I am a stepping stone that keeps shoes from the mud, I still believe that true love exists. I still feel theContinue reading “A life romanticized”

A puddle of fears, a mountain of tears

Sitting in silence the body and mind at war. Fight and flight responses firing at once. Fighting is impossible, With flight, there is no escape. Filled with torment and hate. Internally screaming with anger and rage Panic ensues when boundaries are broken How foolish I’ve been And how foolish I am. False hopes and dreamsContinue reading “A puddle of fears, a mountain of tears”

Fires burn

Warmth emits an orange glow An enthralling scene Words written are carried by smoke to the heavens Prayers. To any gods that may find them, I ask for your help, your guidance, your reassurances. Everything will be ok The warmth will comfort you in times of need The light will guide you when you areContinue reading “Fires burn”