Whatever comes naturally– that is the “right” thing that is the “wrong” thing well, it’s just a “thing.” Perhaps it’s “nothing.” This feeling of trying to reach out and grasp an answer out of thin air I’ve been chasing it for a long, long time, but not as long as I have been breathing, kicking,Continue reading “Things”
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Home
Let them fall out of me, like rain, these words on a page, they are my blood four drops in a row you know they’ll have me running, forgetting, wondering, “What was,” and, “What is…” Let the open door remind me, remind you that our hearts are not just our house; they are our home and theContinue reading “Home”
On Paper
words flow out like water you were made to create carry each line with care glide over them like a feather on glass you are made of stars; let them be your pen. April 16, 2016
Be
Being a human– what are we ingrained with? Are we patched up with our fears, long before we meet the spider? Are we made to go hunting for spaceships and the meaning of life? To be is the only answer, the only response, the only real question. So often we feedContinue reading “Be”
Something Worth Fighting For
Do you have something worth fighting for? Under the depths of a powerful river do you think, “I wish I could tell you, ‘I love you,’” then yes– you have someone worth fighting for. In the next snowpocalypse do you go drifting off to your bed at noon, arms full of magazines, gin on ice andContinue reading “Something Worth Fighting For”
Anxiety
When you open up about it I’m not promising it will be easy. . When the air becomes thick like white cream cheese and you can’t simply scrape off the edges with a knife you wonder who else is feeling this way? . I thought my mother did; but she said, “What I’m feeling isContinue reading “Anxiety”
Be
the stars light up my sky every day, every night– even when I cannot see them, I can hold them in my hand. for I have been hurt, but my light still shines. suffering is a cycle. let us observe it; let us end it… you’re allowed to stop fighting. NovemberContinue reading “Be”
some thoughts on capitalism, some thoughts on life
It’s important to talk about these things. Our inevitable flaws, our deepest heartbreaks, our tightly wound, “What if’s.” It’s important to talk about them rather than just think them. As beautiful and helpful as introspection is, talking is a necessity. Often, it’s our most available form of release. Words enter the world rather than beingContinue reading “some thoughts on capitalism, some thoughts on life”
It’s been a busy weekend…
Happy Labor Day! In honor of someone I love, I shared this story on Instagram today. I wanted to share it here, too. Last night someone asked me why we, humans, exist. I responded with what I believe: to observe without judgement, and to love. And yet, just moments before, I spent timeContinue reading “It’s been a busy weekend…”
Reaching Joy 