They tell me to forget my Past, They say memories are not meant to last. But I remember my best self with and without tears, Buried deep within the chapters of yester years. Hope was a constant companion, I was a rockstar, a formidable champion. Now I am told to just continue onward, The Past…
Tag: depression
The Battle of Being
I am scared, but I am brave I am sad, but I am happy. I see chaos everywhere, But I seemed to be at peace. I am living, but slowly dying I am asleep and yet I am awake. I want to run away, But I know not where to run. I am grateful for…
I Am My Own Worst Enemy
Be careful of strangers they said, Be weary of men with hidden agendas, they said. But no one ever told me to be careful Of the one in the mirror, with eyes so shameful. Be careful of the world which is so selfish and dangerous, Someone is waiting to stab you with a smile so…
The Medusa in My Head
The past not so distant from me, Overwhelms my present consternation. The Medusa whispered to me An inaudible incantation. How could the Gods punish me? For what was not meant to be … How could my love forget me? When I never asked to be free. My mood trapped in Norwegian daylight, The sun shines but the…
Thoughts
Run away, run far, far awayI tell my intrusive thoughts, I sayFly away, fly far, far awayI tell my parched soul to not go astray. Try once more, once more againTo believe, to relieve, to live once again,I beg my soul to detach from the painThe sun is so high, but trust me, it will…
Prayer
Dear God Help me understand the difference between what is temporary and what is permanent And help me prioritize accordingly. Help me understand the difference between what is genuine and what is superficial And help me appreciate accordingly. Help me understand the difference between what is in my hand and what is not in my…
The Dark Road
I know you walk a dark, dark road But please let me ask you one thing While you stoop under that invisible load How can you know, your eyes are so very closed How do you know, “for sure” it is really so dark? If you only allowed yourself to open your eyes, And when…
Kintsugi Arise 