Published inThe Power of Poetry·PinnedIt’s Behind Me, Isn’t It?A poem on addiction and trauma — It’s another one of those days There’s an itching at my neck A temptation that gets in the way An addiction hand delivered with a blank check I seldom look in my rear view mirror I try to keep my eyes moving forward For the reflections are always closer than they appear Headlights…The Power Of Poetry1 min readThe Power Of Poetry1 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·PinnedHigh Above the CloudsA poem/story on the powers of regret — In a small quaint town Resting high above the clouds A community swells in the evening chill Glowing in remembrance of their redemption Lands once deserted and barren Housed the existence of just one son Left alone to pick up the pieces Billions of shards of self needing stitches The…The Power Of Poetry5 min readThe Power Of Poetry5 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·PinnedA Message from the Bureau of DecapitationA short story of ethereal introductions — Welcome, new recruit! It’s been far too long since we’ve had a new member join us. Mostly, we just keep practicing the orientation process to keep us ready for any potential candidates. Well, when we’re not dealing with the nitty gritty of the bureau, of course. …The Power Of Poetry3 min readThe Power Of Poetry3 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·PinnedApologies in the bright lightsA poem on abuse — Photo by ian dooley on Unsplash Abusive Translusive Celebrate all your momentums Passive Intensive Partake in all your delusions Containment Estrangement Manipulate all the reasons We could do this all day long Lying in the vomit of a midnight fog Singing pretty little songs Hypnotizing all year long A ribbit…The Power Of Poetry2 min readThe Power Of Poetry2 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·PinnedThe Man on the MountainA Poem on the Patriarchal Design — Do you like my shoes? Are they colorful enough? Did you read the news? It’s not wild enough When you look at your phone You can’t read the room With an unhealthy tone You isolate the room You fool You need Your space You know Your face Your nation Your…The Power Of Poetry2 min readThe Power Of Poetry2 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·1 day agoMember-onlyYötön Yö Part OneA Detective story in parts — This story is a nightmare A ripple in the waves Reflecting off a mirror in the distance The detective Hardboiled with a rotting core Struggles against the waves It was on an endless night just like this one When he found himself looking into the mirror The winds were calm The…The Power Of Poetry4 min readThe Power Of Poetry4 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·Nov 9Member-onlyA Muse Set FreeA poem on the struggle to find inspiration — The Power Of Poetry1 min readThe Power Of Poetry1 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·Oct 31Turn Towards the LightA poem on pushing through fear and turning towards the light — I never thought I’d be here Upward momentum in the clear The days of the ball and chain Only a few more remain Wounds beneath metal Heal through time and pressure Like the pearl of your hope Finally reaching your dream’s tightrope A long distance ahead Balance Required A lingering sense of…The Power Of Poetry1 min readThe Power Of Poetry1 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·Oct 21If You Don’t Know MeA poem on lapsed love Years it’s been Your face a fading memory The sentiments once shared A mere distant echo Faint like the truth Washed away by years of inaction Here you are A brighter and healthier you I greet you with a hug Then once more with feeling …The Power Of Poetry2 min readThe Power Of Poetry2 min read
Published inThe Power of Poetry·Oct 7Don’t Push the ButtonA poem on the temptations of gratification — You’ve seen the sign before It’s nothing new It’s now like you weren’t warned Even if from just a select few The dangers of the instant The pleasures of the distant The Ranger’s on the line He’s been talking to the Bureau They’ve told you a million times Hold off and…The Power Of Poetry1 min readThe Power Of Poetry1 min read
