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”
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Just a chat
In all honesty, I had a whole post written yesterday that I didn’t finish. This morning I read back the first few sentences and I scratched the whole thing. Now here we are. I’ve had too much on my mind, and I’ve put a lot on my plate, which doesn’t exactly help the mental loadContinue reading “Just a chat”
The currents of time
You’ll find me in the corners of my mind. Soaking up the warm rays of the sun, melting away anger. You’ll find me in the cracks of my heart. Walking the forest clearing in summer, quiet, dampening the rage inside. You’ll find me in the current of my soul. Waiting for peace to embrace us.Continue reading “The currents of time”
What is this feeling?
I sit in silence, my babies sound asleep after a long tiring day. A day made more tiring from sleep deprivation and a migraine. But the most tiring of all, The man in the other room. The man who can’t utter a single sentence that’s new. A record on repeat. A one lane highway. MyContinue reading “What is this feeling?”
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”
Sunday motivation
I hope you all have a lovely Sunday, I just wanted to pop on here while I had a quick moment to tell you that, things won’t always seem easy. We all no that by now, but sometimes we need a reminder. Life gets hard, life gets messy, little things will build up and turnContinue reading “Sunday motivation”
A sneak peek into my book: This is Life
Chapter 1 Too young to remember The smell of smoke, dust, and cat urine. The sound of loud drums that rattled my chest, and a rumbling pain in my belly. The music stopped, and I was told to go away, it was time for the adults to be alone. So I went outside, crawling aroundContinue reading “A sneak peek into my book: This is Life”
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?”
Ink & Embers 