Jordan Francis' new book, The Sword You Left Behind, merges poetry and prose reflecting on grief and resilience following his father's cancer battle. This work…
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Valhalla For All Warriors V2
The poem explores the evolution of Valhalla, now welcoming warriors who did not die in traditional battles but faced personal demons, illnesses, or mental struggles.…
Continue Reading....This old soul
The speaker reflects on their identity as an "old soul," struggling to connect with others and feeling trapped in despair despite occasional moments of joy.…
Continue Reading....The Sword And The Shield
The author expresses a profound desire to be both a protector and a source of hope for those struggling with inner battles. Through poetry, they…
Continue Reading....Not Butterflies but Tarantulas
The author expresses their nervousness when interacting with attractive individuals through a vivid metaphor, comparing the feeling to tarantulas rather than butterflies. They describe an…
Continue Reading....Litany of pain
The author reflects on the nature of existence, describing it as a painful struggle filled with physical and emotional distress. Despite experiencing deep pain and…
Continue Reading....Beyond Experience
The author reflects on a profound sense of loss and disorientation after 35 years of life, symbolized by driving through fog. They grapple with changed…
Continue Reading....Not Hope But a Promise
You’ve been let down And burned so many times by hope So instead of hope, I offer a PROMISE Things do get better I…
Continue Reading....Strong and Courageous
You feel helpless and afraid Like a failure and a waste of space Like there’s no hope Like you’re stuck underwater Or that all the…
Continue Reading....Cold and Alone (Or are you?)
Through the troubles and the hard times Through the darkness you tread in Like water 30 feet at least past your feet Cold, dark, and…
Continue Reading....Oh God Forgive Me
So many times when I prayI feel like I get no replyWords float off into the nightI couldn’t cut the silence with the sharpest knifeA…
Continue Reading....Poetic Resilience
It feels like I’m 2 steps behind Like I’m so far off track That I can’t get back I feel like I’m so far behind…
Continue Reading....Head under water
Feels like I’m stuck under water Swimming through a fog No up or down no left or right Complete disorientation They tell me to breathe…
Continue Reading....Early Bird Early worm
It can’t be said that I’m an early bird Nor an early worm I’m not a night owl I’m in bed by 10 Rarely asleep…
Continue Reading....Happy Later
I’m hanging by a thread that never seems to go away Just waiting for a change I know I’ll be happy later That’s what they…
Continue Reading....Shut Up
The voice in the head is my own worst critic All the time yelling, and whispering That I’m a piece of shit And a waste…
Continue Reading....Staying Alive
I know it’s hard sometimes To stay alive It’s a challenge some days to get out of bed To just be alive and breathing seems…
Continue Reading....Trust
Trust is a hard thing for me I’ve been lied to I’ve been betrayed by those I considered friends So I find it hard to…
Continue Reading....Searching
I’m searching for The right one I’m searching for the person I can belong to body and soul I’m searching for the one God made…
Continue Reading....What’s The Use In Trying
Just a jump away from where you want to go But you’re afraid of doing it alone Just a leap of faith away All you’ve…
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