Chiquitita
She stumbled upon the path as the tears tried to cleanse her heart. Nothing seemed to work. Her legs felt weak and her feet refused to take another step. She sat upon a log that had been pushed over my … Continue reading Chiquitita
Tag: sadness
The Colors of Me
I don’t fit in. No one can see. I struggle to show you all that makes me, me. Because of that, I feel insignificant once more. When I was a little girl, I dreamt of swallowing paint so what I … Continue reading The Colors of Me
Dreams Fade
She closes her eyes and gets lost in his arms. His breath caresses the back of her neck as she whispers “let’s pretend that this is forever”. The words hang in the air as if the slightest sound will make … Continue reading Dreams Fade
Just For Tonight
Just for tonight Do not whisper everything will be okay Just let me fall apart Cry all night Let the fear take hold I have been here before Just for tonight I let the loneliness set in Deafening silence surrounds … Continue reading Just For Tonight
Come With Me, I Said…Peer Into My Mind
Come with me, I said…..peer into my mind and see the cavernous night sky. Reach up and remove the stars one by one and lay them from my shoulder to hip, take your brush and follow their path leaving nothing … Continue reading Come With Me, I Said…Peer Into My Mind
Those Three Important Words
I just laid there staring at the ceiling. Watching the fan go around and around then I close my eyes and focus in on the hum of its motor. I am not even sure what time it is but can judge by the sun and noise in my home it has to be late morning. The teenagers are awake full of energy. I can hear them carrying on with one another and laughing. That brings a smile to my face. I want to join them but afraid if they see my face they will know something is wrong. Who am … Continue reading Those Three Important Words
Carry Me Back
She sat with her knees pulled up to her chest while looking out of the window. Her expression seemed like she was lost looking out into the distance, but her eyes focused on her reflection in the pane…. pain….. slipping … Continue reading Carry Me Back
Inked Peacock Tales 