The hint of a smell The melody of a song Evokes those who have long since passed on They’ve never really gone With them we’ll never part Because our love for them and our memories remain locked in our heart
Month: October 2014
False Positivity (Three Poems)
All too often society pressures us to remain positive whatever the cost. I wrote this poem to explain the importance of accepting your true feelings because you need to process them in order to heal. Denying sadness and pain in an effort to seem constantly positive may well eventually have negative side effects such as… Continue reading False Positivity (Three Poems)
Insomnia (three poems)
I can’t sleep but I’m not awake What the hell is this life? For goodness sake Pushing myself through the day Must keep going Come what may Treacle limbs And cotton wool brain My mind is numb But I can’t numb the pain Will I feel well ever again? — Clock ticking, slumber time. Dearest… Continue reading Insomnia (three poems)
Love
Love is stupid Love is blind Love can be so damn unkind Love is risky Love is scary Love can be quite airy-fairy Love is chance And love is luck Love’s about more than just a ****
Quid Pro Quo
I may be a woman and without a Dr title But to treat me with disrespect that does not you entitle No matter what my background, my gender or education Regardless of my nationality or even of my station So why do some think they can treat others like crap Because of these “labels” they… Continue reading Quid Pro Quo