poem – Page 13 – Ink & Embers

Spring showers

A gentle breeze brushes my skin The warmth, caressing my body And I am reminded of joy I am reminded of comfort, peace, and love I used to know what that felt like when we touched But now it just rains, sometimes it pours Things get dark, and heavy, and cold. And then the sunContinue reading “Spring showers”

The weight of it all

If my feelings today were tangible, they would fill up the room. There would be no space left to breathe The suffocating feeling would be too much, constricting. If my feelings from today were people, They would be rude, demeaning, and demanding They would be hurtful, They would push and shove, and scream And cry.Continue reading “The weight of it all”

A poem: a war within

I see myself from above, The only thing I feel is guilt. It feels like my fault, and you shove, I put my feelings aside Again, I feel guilt. I’m angry, Yet I cower So much to say, It could pour out like a shower, Yet I hold it inside, fighting my own self. WhatContinue reading “A poem: a war within”

Can’t you tell that I’m stressed?

Can’t you tell that I am stressed? I smile when I see you I laugh at your silly stories Can’t you tell that I’m stressed? Someone was rude and you’re upset I give you a hug and words of encouragement But can’t you tell that I’m upset too? My mind wanders, and yet is seeminglyContinue reading “Can’t you tell that I’m stressed?”