Tag Archives: pain

Dissected

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Miriam E.

pointed fingers dig into this unearthed womb coiling back from demonic words you strike my heart and trickle lies, like dewdrops. on this cloudless night I pray to be reborn. ______________________________________________ “Patchwork Poem” by Jenny & Miriam (taking turns with … Continue reading →

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Bruised Petals

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Miriam E.

it wasn’t the hand that struck and threw you to the wolves, but a mother’s ice-coated stare, that turned your world to ash bruised petals wilted, took fragility & replaced Heart with Hard ~ no room for youth in a … Continue reading →

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I’m sorry I’m not perfect

Posted on July 6, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

Credit Photo:          Favim.com Wind swept through Essie’s hair she sat silently, eyes shut tight in sunday finery she was still visible the voices could still be heard she did not mean to break the cup, it … Continue reading →

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Breaking the padlock

Posted on June 29, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

I try to say I hurt, through silent lips my throat clenched – my voice handcuffed with words that want to form but I refrain, release no sounds, for you need comfort with my arms and I dare not waffle … Continue reading →

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Barren Words

Posted on June 18, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

words stumble from parched lips – one falls before another – drip like champagne droplets spilled, then wiped away pen’s staccato rhythm the ink blotch grows, sucks on my mind like a leech and still leaves lines bare wetted lashes … Continue reading →

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Covering my pain

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ramblingsfromamum

wrapped my raincoat shields the pain ends barricades venom my life is hidden protected breath drawn as I stand motionless and still do not move in case you see me ~~~ 5-3-5 syllabic Kelly Lune – (the American Haiku) … … Continue reading →

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