Intrepidation

Textbook. Head First. Guarded. Whirlwind. Too much? Not enough? Rollercoaster. Head rush. Alleviations. Sigh of relief. Hands held together. Virtually. This is me. Tread carefully. Connections welcome. Intellectually. Laughter easy. Minds at ease. Do I want to be seen? Absolutely. Reservedly. Heart beat racing. Anxiety. Rush of emotions. Empowers me. Boundary. Expectation. Respectfully. Fiery preservations.…… Continue reading Intrepidation

Sorrow.

Agony fire all over

Lanterns

I carried a candle crafted from the wax of my soul. Fragile wick, burning off centre and flawed. Until I followed a new light and set my candle aside. Faithfully followed the path that it shone for me. Until I could see the flickering glow from my own candle no more. I traversed new lands.…… Continue reading Lanterns

Furnace

Before I emerged a fledgling.

Emerald City

I escape in words and poetry and swim across oceans of texts and passages. Soar through clouds of others’ dreams and realities.

You are worthy.

What’s something you believe everyone should know. You are enough. You are worthy. You may feel broken, but within all of us is the ability to repair and rebuild. Your feelings and experiences are valid. Your place in this world is of importance to someone, even if it is only yourself. Your heart and mind…… Continue reading You are worthy.

The Moon is no longer a destination.

How much would you pay to go to the moon? The Moon is often symbolic in literature as something to obtain, discover, shoot for, explore or perhaps a destination for a better life. What I wouldn’t give to achieve the latter? The lyrics of London Grammar’s ‘Oh Woman, Oh Man’ – “There is nothing I…… Continue reading The Moon is no longer a destination.