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Inked Peacock Tales

The sparrow is sorry for the peacock at the burden of his tail.

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The Gift

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 Anja

You see this place. right here? alabaster paper tied with inky etymon This should have been your gift I had been working on it for 1232 minutes; to be exact. My gift my words           heart     … Continue reading The Gift

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What They Don’t Tell You

December 24, 2016 Anja

Love is not about the graceful and tender kiss against your collar bone. It is not about the caress of words as they make love to your ears or the smile that promises more. More aptly, love is the gnashing … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You

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Emptiness

November 6, 2016November 6, 2016 Anja

You could always find her blowing dandelions as they carried pieces of her heart upon the breeze. Even after forty-three years, her eye lit up with the possibility of hope. She often whispered the word just to feel the heaviness … Continue reading Emptiness

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Screaming Silent Memories

December 24, 2015 Anja

I don’t miss you anymore. As the months turn over I have learned more about myself than I ever thought was possible. I faced the monster that lived under my skin and as I trace the scars, my old life … Continue reading Screaming Silent Memories

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Ego

December 24, 2015 Anja

Good morning…seems I have forgotten to brush my hair again, how to exhale or remember what my name sounds like. I feel as though I don’t believe in anything anymore which really means I am handing broken pieces of myself … Continue reading Ego

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Her Heart Was Always Pure

December 24, 2015 Anja

Her heart aches to give and receive love encased within an enchanted soul angelic eyes tender smile laugh that carries the fluttering of fairy wings A gentle spirit that commands your attention not for control or need just to be … Continue reading Her Heart Was Always Pure

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Your Misconceptions About Me

August 23, 2015 Anja

You Call me names and shout it with rage. Let the angry animal climb out of your throat,  its thin fingers pry open your mouth and its scream can pierce into the souls of those around. Push me to the … Continue reading Your Misconceptions About Me

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