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70 · Jun 10
Society
unnamed Jun 10
When society ,
says you're wrong about your rights
Question their answers.
70 · Jun 2
Narcissism
unnamed Jun 2
narcissists are bold
owe me this , you owe me that
don't like what they're told .
70 · Jun 9
They Lie
unnamed Jun 9
they'd never hurt you
the I'm sorry's said with ease
only to appease
70 · May 28
Old Love
unnamed May 28
perfume on my wrists
reminds me of an old love
fragrance fueled the flame.
70 · Jun 2
Jasmine
unnamed Jun 2
awake in the night
the scent of jasmine fills my senses
soothes my aching mind.
69 · May 21
Cats
unnamed May 21
my cat is broken
suddenly he hates his food,
won't come to his name.
69 · May 25
Alone
unnamed May 25
I know what its like
to walk with no hand to hold
the wind against you.
69 · May 19
Satisfaction
unnamed May 19
staring at my phone
waiting for the next message
ding! my brain is fed.
69 · Jun 2
Untitled
unnamed Jun 2
Hansel and Gretel
you've been burned by choices before
not a fairy tale
69 · Jun 8
Life
unnamed Jun 8
shadows neath the door
concerned voices of old friends
try to talk me down
where were they when thoughts turned dark
when this life slipped through my hands.
69 · May 24
Jokes
unnamed May 24
I don't get the joke.
laughter behind my back stings
the joke is on me.
69 · May 28
Fears
unnamed May 28
so afraid to love
what will become of my life
will I die alone?
69 · May 22
Flowers
unnamed May 22
I just love flowers
red roses roped off,really?
I just need a sniff!
68 · May 26
Speaking
unnamed May 26
tongue tied and confused
no, I am not drunk or high
actually, I'm shy.
68 · May 18
Caffeine
unnamed May 18
strung out on caffeine
fish out of water thrashing
alertness maxed out.
68 · May 17
The Cello
unnamed May 17
the cello speaks pain
sadness, my second languge
I am quite fluent.
68 · Jun 11
Balance
unnamed Jun 11
life can push and shove
your footing becomes unsure
balance, brought with time
68 · May 27
Isolation
unnamed May 27
isolation wounds
stinging in the open air
lonliness scars
68 · May 25
Archaeology
unnamed May 25
dinosaur days done
brittle bones brought best of breed
studious studied
68 · Jun 8
The South
unnamed Jun 8
southern life , yard sales
drive in burgers , hen parties
hospitality
68 · Jun 1
Boundaries
unnamed Jun 1
life with boundaries
a sense of security
necessary lines.
67 · May 21
A Dog's Life
unnamed May 21
dogs are loyalty
they live for your praise and treats
the tail wags, their mood
67 · Jun 14
Young
unnamed Jun 14
I'm still young minded
Still hopscotching through my day
Taking every dare.
66 · May 27
Anxiety
unnamed May 27
Mouth dry like cotton
legs stiff, like stuck in quicksand
voices are echoes
my god, where is the exit
feel like I've run twenty miles
66 · May 19
No Differences
unnamed May 19
We're no different
we all face the same ending
then owning nothing.
65 · May 10
The World
unnamed May 10
people are dying
where is the humanity
forgotten is love
while a voice says look away
while our world remains intact.
65 · Jun 10
Faith
unnamed Jun 10
young with shaken faith
wanting death to set me free
god had plans for me.
65 · Jun 6
Faith
unnamed Jun 6
strong , terrible doubt
either weakens all your faith
or makes it stronger.
65 · Jun 14
Ladies
unnamed Jun 14
ladies night tonight
checking makeup and hairdo
spiked heels , fishnets too
65 · May 28
Agoraphobia
unnamed May 28
in a kind of hell
agoraphobia lives
breathes life into fear
prisoner in your own home
Where life has forsaken you
64 · Jun 11
Dreams
unnamed Jun 11
years became the past
expensive dreams I owned then
can I buy them back?
64 · Jun 12
My Soul
unnamed Jun 12
moving day today
my soul awaits the angels
hope to meet my lord
64 · Jun 7
Bad Dreams
unnamed Jun 7
dreams awaken me
****** before I close my eyes
both worlds clash with might
64 · Jun 4
Untitled
unnamed Jun 4
memories daydreamed
must protect them from sunlight
reality stings.
64 · May 25
Beaches
unnamed May 25
soothing seashore
bright beaches with bouncy *****
singing serenades
64 · May 18
Bad Taste
unnamed May 18
love leaves a bad taste
no freshness in the time spent
consistency stale.
64 · Jun 6
Questioning
unnamed Jun 6
Questions about life
Why only for so few years
Why not centuries.
64 · May 25
Insults
unnamed May 25
where would I be
if I had listened to you
you just put me down
63 · May 27
Blessings
unnamed May 27
What are life's blessings?
yours are different than mine
for me theres a few
lots of friends who make you laugh
or that one special  someone.
63 · May 16
Dogs
unnamed May 16
dogs are wholly saints
tails wagging with loyalty
their love heaven sent.
63 · Jun 9
Destinations
unnamed Jun 9
freedom is dreaming
Destinations are unknown
dress code casual.
63 · Jun 14
Old Folks
unnamed Jun 14
No visitors come
old folks sad and unwanted
inside their still kids.
.
63 · Jun 7
Peace
unnamed Jun 7
peace of mind whispers
softly it serenades me
doves carry my voice
63 · Jun 8
Fantasies
unnamed Jun 8
dreams and fantasies
let them take you where you like
outside of yourself
perhaps swim with the dolphins
or maybe find cancer's cure.
62 · Jun 3
Plagiarism
unnamed Jun 3
plagiarists are thieves
take from you your blood and sweat
claim it as their own.
62 · Jun 12
Values
unnamed Jun 12
values I hold dear
not the same ones you embrace
worth the same amount.
62 · Jun 10
Judgment
unnamed Jun 10
I am not guilty
you judge sitting on a throne
left to you by hate.
62 · Jun 2
You Saved Me
unnamed Jun 2
I was in a bind
then you came and spoke my name
all doubts left behind.
62 · Jun 13
Free Will
unnamed Jun 13
I promised myself
my age would not define me
setting the clock back.
62 · May 22
You're So Unique
unnamed May 22
you're a rarity
a lighning strike in winter
rain in the desert.
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