Category: poetry

safe

feeling a sense of anxiety and discomfort

In new spaces in new places

Makes my chest burn

With embarrassment and shame

At the thought of feeling so lame.

Further angered at the red hot tears

That resembles the fear searing through me.

So I pull back,

Sit down

Let it all wash over me.

Stand up

So I push forward.

much is given

Ive held a sun and the earth in my womb

Carried the stars and delivered them safely 

Yet from cradle to tomb

It is not the good I do

provisions made

food on the plate 

Making a way

Out of no way 

Holding it down 

Sticking around

Being present

Forsaking the benefits

For doubt, failure and shame

I swallow the blame

Hold on to my pain

Let my tears flood the pillowcase

Only to awake

And do it again

Much is required.

rest & rise

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently?

As the sun peeks over the horizon

I open my eyes and think of you

I turn to see you sleeping

Chestnut lids covering dark brown eyes

That look in to mine with passion ablaze

Surely I dreamt of you while sleeping by your side

Hands clasped between our thighs.

I pass the day with sweet nothings and forget me nots

Forging my own path with joy and liberty

And as I lay down to sleep late in the midnight hour

My head on your chest finds rest

Feels so blessed to know you when I rise.