Damn, I was cute today,full hair and heart,kickin’ new boots and beats.How would you describe my eyeswhen I’m riding this vibe?12:34 on the clock,I threw another bone,another bid for,I don’t know anymore.I can’t see what’s in it for me.That’s okay.The rain divined magic and theuniverse came through with a gift,the […]
Reconnect
Can You See the Forest?
The storm left a scar this time.The splintered debriscould be cleared and tossed,collateral in anaerobic refuse,forever gasping, torn and discarded.Or, we can graft and mend,consistent, reciprocal, androoted with growth rings,pliant to spring and summer, yethardy to fire and drought.I’ve dallied under the canopy,cradled the tender leaves,and dug my naked toesinto […]
TRY AGAIN, You Selfish Prick
Being human is hard.Make your own rules.This is your only life, soTRY AGAIN.Swallow your pride.Tuck your ego.Yes, it’s hard.Stop pretending it isn’t.You are self sabotaging, again.You are not protecting yourself.You are punishing others,And yourself.It’s narcissistic of you toDeny others the opportunity toShow up for you, andFor you to show up […]
I Wanted to Reach Out
For affirming clarityAnd the home in your voiceDissolving jagged agonyFrom every clutched breathTo post my mending handsOn your face and your chestReleasing the torrentsof starvation and absenceMay I have this dance?Conjuring alchemy in our bonesWe are outside of Time andThe Universe says YESWill you please look at me?I wanted to […]
Hey. It’s Been a While.
Hey.It’s been a while.Let’s go for tea today.Our triggers twisted and tumbled.Again.The silence hurt like hell.If you don’t know the way back,You can borrow my words – Hey.It’s been a while.Let’s go for tea today.-Melissa Donley