Unsplash — @aaronburden Writing is all about an escape, Something is enticing and intoxicating about a world you can reshape. Being drawn to the realm of fiction, Is to revel in universes that have no restrictions. I didn’t realize this when I was young, however, I didn’t see myself as being that clever. I buried my nose into […]
Tag: Poetry
What’s It Like to Have Anxiety?
what’s it like to have anxiety? imagine 15 missed calls from your mom then your phone dies like you’re holding a glass of water that’s filled to the brim then have to walk up three flights of stairs without spilling a drop receiving a “can we talk?” text then not getting a response for six […]
Sun & Moon
Sun, my light my guide one who lets me see the world illuminate the way for many others bless them with your rays giving goddess the plants all rise to greet you burning star in the sky one of these nights I will join you – Moon, my powerful love the tides bend and shift […]
3:19am
The world is quiet My thoughts are private My heart beating is the metronome of the passing minutes Breaths are labored visits My mind is loud and scattered Outlandish ideas become gathered, then fractured No expectations Heightened sensations Life’s biggest frustrations Is anyone else out there lucid Is anyone else out there wounded I feel […]
Update: May 2019
Hello Everyone! Okay so I’m still not dead (just depressed, anxious, and terrified about the current state of the world) and I wanted to give a quick life update as of almost June 2019. I finished my first semester of college with a 3.6 GPA which is a miracle in itself. I’m still employed; an […]
Colors
Red. searing hot fire a blazing funeral pyre lust and seduction chaos and dysfunction Orange. an embarrassment a failed experiment prison clothing city zoning Yellow. the sun and brightness a piercing blindness fields of sunflowers the morning hours Green. american currency a minor emergency envy and jealousy fresh herbs in a recipe Blue. lakes and […]
My Antidepressants Make Me Sick
Anyone who has taken or is taking antidepressants should unfortunately be able to relate to this. My Anti Depressants Make Me Sick “Take these, you’ll get better!” “Now there will be a few side effects, but nothing to worry about.” “It won’t be that bad…” I say, filled with doubt. Anti depressants would be […]
They Hate Us.
Hey guys! I wanted to do something different so this is just some poetry I’ve been working on as of late. There are strong language and some sexual references (just warning you). Enjoy! They Hate Us. – SB “What’s up, nigga?” “Fucking niggers.” “OMG, you got lip injections? I love them!” “LOL, big […]
