Grief hurts But I know now it does not mean to The ache in my chest is no more it’s fault Than the love that ushered grief in Many turn grief away when it comes knocking Unable to hold a simple conversation Let alone invite it in for tea And offer one another shoulders to…
“Please proceed thoughtfully”
On days like this When I’d rather tie a rope around my neck I should attach a sign instead It would read something like, “Depression ahead: Please proceed thoughtfully” “Caution: Watch your step and the volume of your voice” Or “Closed for inner-demons extermination. Thank you for your patience.” SWD 08/2018 Updated 12/2025 I was…
Mosaic
“I am a mosaic of everyone I’ve ever loved” A quote from someone I’ve never met But have added to this artwork Every hand that has touched me Every laugh that graced my ears Every tear that rested upon my shoulder Every joke shared Longing stare Meal prepared It’s all in there I’m putting this…
Wolves
Yellowstone released a pack of wolves To help preserve the species And what followed shaped the entire land Elk and deer were forced to migrate Instead of staying in one place for too long Leaving trees and shrub time to regenerate Berry bushes the chance to grow back Saplings a new start along banks Strengthening…
Sheepskin
Your bleat was so believable I almost didn’t hear the growl That escaped your throat And gave you away Your wool so soft I almost didn’t see the claws Clinging to the flesh Of your last victim Your demeanour so tender I almost didn’t feel the canines Sunk into my neck Before it was too…
What A Blessing
I’ve been making friends Catching up with old ones Forging new connections And repairing the broken I’ve been nourishing myself Walking a lot To the sound of orchestras And friendly laughter I cry when I need to Let myself feel the anger But the joy outweighs it all Life’s been peaceful What a blessing it…
Inner Peace
The problem with inner peace Is that you cannot give it to others No matter how much you want to You cannot reach into someone’s chest And soothe their palpitating heart You cannot open their skull And rewire their anxious neurons Inner peace cannot be gifted Or propagated from your own growth A person must…
Kintsugi
The vase was beautiful Elaborate We spent years shaping it My hands Your hands Their hands All squishing into the clay Forming something only we could have created When dried and glazed We used it to hold memories like flowers And it was beautiful Then The vase was shattered Pieces scattered across the ground I,…
Shllyn 