My Journey

Tag: Poetry

  • 20 Seconds Of Courage

    You walk in, my breath runs out20 seconds of courage, i tell myself I stand up, vision darkens, please don’t pass out19 seconds of courage, i tell myselfI can do this, you’re just another person18 seconds of courage, i tell myself Just remember, we’ve been practicing this17 seconds of courage, i tell myself Left foot…

  • The Power of Words

    I’ve written about getting seriously into poetry earlier this year and it all started with a book by Iain S. Thomas called Everything You Cannot Say. I randomly picked up this book at a new local bookstore called Blackbird Coffee and Books and before I knew it I was over halfway through it and had…

  • Mocking

    Every word of praise from you,Felt mocking. You always asked me why I stopped,Whenever you noticed me trying. That’s Why.

  • avoidance

    I avoid feelingBecause it’s uncomfortable And I’m afraidBecause I don’t know how to deal withEmotionsIf I allow them to flood in.I don’t feel the emotion, So I can’t even name itBut I do feel it as a simple, primal commandRUN!RUN!!So I doI pick up this distraction deviceAnd disappear for hoursBrain off,Scrolling.Scrolling..Scrolling…When I take a look…