Poetry Reading – “Assumed Unwanted”

Originally published April 15, 2018, this piece spoke to my perceived worth and social/emotional isolation, a result of many years of repression of trauma and self, and then way it affected and was affected by my relationships with others. It is very meaningful to me to look back at how far I have come from … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Assumed Unwanted” →

Even A Little Lost

This piece was written in collaboration with someone who submitted the first piece to me, which truly inspired me in a way I have not been in some time. Unfortunately, this person did not provide their information so I do not have anything more to credit them with. If you are the author, please let … Continue reading Even A Little Lost →

Tired

Woke up tired So long So long ago Been so many nights Sleeping alone How many more Don't really know Just want to say Don't know what to say Wish it weren't this way Wish it weren't today I've been walking steady But I am going nowhere I've been getting ready For what? I don't … Continue reading Tired →

The Past, At Rest, Awakens

Eyes once closed Spring open Once more Returning from Deep freeze Seeing clearly Scenes long since abandoned Grey and faded Curled at the edges From years of neglect Reminiscence Sorrow relived Sometimes the past Is best left In the past Bridges to nowhere Thomassons true Utterly useless But clearly maintained Only when accessed Now we … Continue reading The Past, At Rest, Awakens →

Assumed Unwanted

I am always in a state of Perceived rejection Assumed alone Assumed unwanted Assuming Welcome: Overstayed I walk with Head down Watching the earth Move Unfettered by My feet upon its gracious surface There is Nowhere I belong More so than Where I do not A consequence of Years spent Telling myself In voiceless whispers … Continue reading Assumed Unwanted →