Inspired by “black holes”
Category Archives: poetry
cliff edges
Sometimes it’s okay to fall, falling to rock bottom gives you the chance to start over. Take the chance.
gambler
Just a quick betting-inspired poem
you-sabotage, not self-sabotage
My account was suspended – go check out what else you missed, or you-sabotage.
spotlights
It’s time to face the music. Spotlights on you, spotlights on me. Is this the opening act, or the final showdown? Stay tuned… Will the spotlights flicker or will they hold still? Only time can tell… The show must go on – (I hope). It’s time to shine – (please).
numb
You can’t even say “it feels like” anymore, because that wouldn’t be true. You don’t know what feeling is anymore. You’re numb. You may think you can feel, but you can’t, you’re rationalising each and every move. You’ve become a thinker now. For someone like me – usually a “feeler”, this new numbness can be […]
frostbite
Sometimes life makes you feel like you’re dying, I guess it’s so you can be reminded to fix what is really important. I’m not dying, nor do I feel like death right now. But I don’t feel particularly warm.
honey, I’m home
Ever been away from someone for what seemed like too long? Maybe you’ll relate to this!
how inconsiderate
Here’s to channeling my annoyance. You’ll know what I mean if you’ve ever had to share a room with a sibling. Sorry, clearly been sharing a room for too long with my polar opposite sister.
raindrops
As the rain gets heavier, my eyes grow wider, my breathing slows and my heart beat grows. Is this what it’s like? I find shelter under big oak trees – feeling alive, for once. The bark against my back reminds me I always have something to lean on and the soil clenched between my hands […]
