

BruisedMy heart is bruised.Bruised
but its ok.
because bruises heal.
My hands are no longer yours to hold.
but you shouldnt care.
because they are no one elses either.
My mind now feels free to think of the days that do not include you.
but dont worry.
they include no one.
My life is mine to live.
but is not yours . to control anymore.


Shineim opening these dusty curtains. and im ripping these dirty blinds down. I want the light to shine on this life.Shine
and im changing my surroundings. and im cutting my hair. and im cleaning out my closet. and im becoming. me.
because I. am strong. am beautiful.
and on the inside. im beaten. and im dark. and im crying for help.
and when i realize my help is never to come. i will help myself. because. i dont need help.
and even in the dark.
i
&n


the things we'll never say.1. snakes crawl out of my mouth, hands like sleep waiting silently for me to give into them.the things we'll never say.
i toss words like rocks across my tongue, skipping across the lake, and we reach, hands outstretched, for the sun
but it's a shame it's all empty.
2. listen, if you loved me, you wouldn't try to fix me.
if you loved me, you'd paint butterflies across the wall to make me smile. listen,
if you loved me, you'd give me handrails to hold onto on the way down. you'd tell me that right now, i'm a caterpillar (b
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"When I was child, my grandmother told me the sky speaks to those who look and listen to it... 'In the sky there are always answers and explanations for everything: every pain, every suffering, joy, and confusion.' "
-"A Long Way Gone" by Ishmael Beah
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