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…
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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....Empire of Dirt
After 35 years of Life I find myself in uncharted territory Beyond the borders of my experience I’ve experienced loss before but not like…
Continue Reading....Heartaches and Memories
“Death leaves Heartache no one can heal But Love leaves Memories no one can steal” From an Irish Headstone 15 words spoken to me when…
Continue Reading....Everest Has Fallen
The tribute honors Jimmy Francis, a beloved father and eminent figure who has passed away. He is described as a mountain of strength and integrity,…
Continue Reading....The Everest Triptych
The content portrays a deeply emotional journey of the author's relationship with their father, who is battling stage 4 cancer. The author reflects on their…
Continue Reading....Inky Blackness
Wasn’t so long ago in the grand scheme of things That I dwelt in inky blackness That my mood was apathy That I had no…
Continue Reading....Pain Can Be a Comfort
Have you ever found pain to be a comfort A type of release I’m guilty of it When for years all I could feel was…
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....Blessings
As I go through this trying time Where we sold our house And I’m living in a pop-up trailer For an as yet undetermined time…
Continue Reading....Let Your Light Shine Down
Where is love found In this crazy, crazy world Full of disease, apathy, and evil Where can I find the source of Love Where can…
Continue Reading....Don’t Let The Enemy In
Don’t Let The Enemy In If you saw A lion trying to hurt someone you love If you saw it attacking your family You’d fend…
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....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....Bullet From A Gun
Like a bullet from a gun So, travels hate Damaging both the wielder And the target Hate is a double-edged sword That cares not who…
Continue Reading....As The Bird Flies
As the bird flies So should you We were never meant to crawl We were always meant to soar Never let life stop you Never…
Continue Reading....If We’re Being Honest
How many times do we tell People what they want to hear When they ask how we’ve been Will you use all the right words…
Continue Reading....Mountain Of A Man
You’re a mountain of a man Even as you stare down The uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis Which would make most men weep Inoperable without…
Continue Reading....Better Year
I feel like this is going to be a better year A better year for me That leads to a better me I know this…
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