Tossing & Turning Waiting for Morning Waiting for a Distraction Any Distraction My Ribs are Caving In Butterflies Racing in My Stomach My Heart Racing Faster When Will This End? I am Nervous I am Afraid I am Powerless The Anxiety in My Head Attacking My Body No Relief No Peace No... Continue Reading →
Her Spirit
Her spirit knows there is something wrong before it is physically manifested. She has anxious, looming thoughts and feelings about the future. At night, her body curls up as she dreams of the depressing inevitable. She awakes, shaking, feeling a tear slide down her cheek. "No", she begs. "Please no..." The days continue on, the... Continue Reading →
If Only He Loved Me…
If he loves me, he will try. If he loves me, he won't yell. If he loves me, he will communicate. If he loves me, he will listen. If he loves me, he won't leave. But - If he does not, he will walk away. If I love myself, I will not let his... Continue Reading →
Lavender & Ky: A Dystopian Story
The alarm went off, stirring me from my restless sleep. I covered my ears to protect my brain from the wretched sound coming over the intercom at 5 am every morning. And every morning, I wake up from horrendous nightmares to my life - a real nightmare. A nightmare without Ky. A nightmare where everyone... Continue Reading →
Maybe I am Worthy of Love
The breeze from the open car window grazed my face, blew my long hair back and seemed to clear my mind with its purity. I closed my eyes, enjoying the softness of the air that brought freedom to my spirit. The sun kissed my face, warming my skin and undoubtedly forcing my freckles to become... Continue Reading →
Reality
Reality sucks, I hate it... But I know it is coming for me. I am perfectly comfortable Living in the romanticism in my mind, The dreams of my heart And hopes for the future. But now, Everything feels like it's crumbling - Down, down, down... Into the depths of despair. I am scared. I... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 13
Our love is patient, Our love is kind. It does not envy, It does not boast. Our love does not dishonor, And it is not self seeking. Our love keeps no records of wrong, But forgives graciously. Our love always protects, Always trusts, Always hopes, Always perseveres. This is the love we share. A beautiful... Continue Reading →
No One
The boys seemed to be kicking a large Bible. I wanted to join them and play, but momma squeezed my hand and said I couldn’t - she was probably right. After we started wearing the star of David, people didn’t seem to like us very much. My friends didn’t want to play with me any... Continue Reading →
God gave me You
My love for you is blinding. It shields the depression that forces me to sink into darkness, as if an anchor is tied to my foot. But my love for you - it saves me. It heals, teaches, and respects. I see the good in life because of you. I forgive - imagine that! I... Continue Reading →
Run With You
I don't know how many times you've been broken and I don't know how many times you've fallen but I do know one thing. You make me want to run with you. You make me want to find that one place, where I can surrender and make sense of all... Continue Reading →