I cry when I see a video of people being antagonized, A dagger through my heart even though it’s not being done to me. I cry when I see mothers, fathers family and friends mourn, Over the lives of their loved ones stolen despite them now being free. I cry when I see people like [...]
I’ve always had a problem with self esteem I was told if I looked in the mirror and said positive things, My thoughts would eventually change As if negativity would be locked in a bad dream I started off easy, dipping my toes in the ridged waters called uncomfortable “You are awake” “You have eyes” [...]
I am a King I am glorious I am everything you’re not I am idolized I am envied I am full of wonder Crowds gather to watch Hanging by the edge of their seats They gaze upon my greatness wishing to know my secrets When I close my eyes I transform into a magical being [...]
The Photograph I took a picture of this moment. I want to remember it for the rest of my life. A snapshot of where I am, who I am, but more importantly you. I don’t ever want to forget the way your hair is floating in the wind The way you are holding your favorite [...]
Cameron died on our fifth birthday. Mom was working that day and daddy was furious with her. He begged her to come to the hospital, but her work came first. Cameron was sick for a long time. I remembered him throwing up mostly, and he was fragile. They never did find out what was wrong [...]
Two weeks prior... “So, what do you think these visions are telling you?” Dr. Rivera asked. “That I have to stay here in order to be safe. That my daughters want to kill me because of them.” I looked away from the Psychiatrist. I felt hopeless and quite ashamed of the situation. “May I share [...]
After my vision, I couldn't eat dinner. When I removed myself from the house, the threat had turned onto Tevin. It was all my fault. Fate wanted its way with me and now taunted me with the love of my life. He was fates bait. I wouldn't dare put his life over mine, thus I [...]
The days ran together, the seasons had come and gone a couple cycles. It had been long two years. Tevin and the girls used to visit me, but, as they got older, he felt it wasn't good for them to experience such an environment. The last time I saw them was around the year and [...]
