The Butterfly

I walk in the meadow trying to clear my head. The sun isn’t shining bright and the weeds are long, brushing my knees. I see movement out of the corner of my eye and look to see a butterfly. I watch it as it flits around and around. I walk towards it, stumble and...

Temptation’s Games

Do not play this game, you’ll create a fire, That will grow within your wants and desires. I will overcome you and your game, Now things will never be the same. You created this and now I have control. But do you really want me to have your soul? I will you...

Life’s lessons

Angels and demons battling in my head, ‘Round and ’round and ’round they tread. Tears falling down upon my face, Lost and alone; can’t find my place. Bitterness and rage they are my friends. Cold and alone, is this the end? Pushing and pulling,...

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Trapped in a world that knows only pain. Nothing to lose; nothing to gain. Why can’t I find you when I most need you? I don’t know how much more I can go through. I need to feel you near me always, Through all my nights and all my days. I call out for...

The Heart Believes

The heart believes in things the mind denies. No matter how strong the pain, no matter how harsh the lies. When anger leads the battle’s rage, It’s only building a confining cage. To trap the truth behind steel bars. No ground is gained, just deeper scars....

Truthful hauntings

My pride has fallen to the ground, Among the chains in which I’m bound. Roaming your thoughts day and night, Watching the secret war you fight. Does it haunt you and break down the walls you’ve built, By living a life of lies and guilt? Is it like a dream...