The smell of evergreen trees, And the rain in the early morning. Dead, shriveled leaves in autumn, And the delicate buds of the new bloom. Being up before 5am, When the stars haven’t lost their shine. The moon, full and bright, The howl of the wolves. Everything reminded me of that moment. That moment justContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 7! “
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NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 6!
30 days, 30 poems. Safety is an illusion. We tell ourselves, So we can sleep at night. We can surround ourselves, With all the weapons the world offers, Or lock ourselves somewhere remote. But it’s only for our own peace. But, what happens, When the danger is your own mind?
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 5!
30 days, 30 poems. Rainy day, hideaway Just beneath the covers. Exploring different worlds. With the flip of a page, Or the swipe of a finger. Nothing to do, And nowhere to go. The best day.
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 4!
30 days, 30 poems. I’m becoming numb. Numb to not just pain, but happiness. Pain is just disappointment; Happiness is fleeting. I’ve started not to care. Started to wonder who does. The truth isn’t absolute. But lies, aren’t comforting. I hope someday. Someday…
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 3!
30 days, 30 poems. There are two me’s. Me and I. I and me. One was created for me. The other I created. But yet, it’s still so hard to tell, Which one is real. There’s me. The me that’s polite to strangers, Holds doors open, And uses my indoor voice. But, me isContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 3!”
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 2!
30 days, 30 poems. London. Continue reading “NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 2!”
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 1!
30 days, 30 poems. Day 1: It’s funny how something so loud and chaotic, can calm me. Maybe it’s not what’s coming through my earbuds, but rather the predictability of the beat. Or, maybe the way different sounds all come together to create a tone, a feeling. Even if it’s sad, it’s nice to knowContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 1!”
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