Mental Health
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Her Downward Spiral Have you ever stopped to wonder That it’s not just your heart that’s broke Your choices are much louder Than the words that you have spoke  Now you’re sinking deeper With every line of coke you hit Shooting up your heroin Till both your mind and veins are split  You’ve started falling faster Down into that… Read more
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I Will Rise The silence feels heavier than diamond or stone, A sad, hollow echo where love had once shone. The nights are still long, and my tears always fall, And grief paints its shadows across every wall.  Yet in this ever aching night, A flicker glows. A softer light. For sorrow, though it… Read more
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The Scent of Us My pain is my perfume, You wear grief like cologne. The fragrance surrounds us, Each scent stands alone.  We linger in silence, Our sorrows entwine, Yet even with distance, Your ache mirrors mine.  The air feels familiar… A blend of regret. The ghosts of our losses, We cannot forget.… Read more
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Into The Thaw  You come off cold. Your heart encased, In layers thick with frost. But if you let me help you thaw, You’ll find what once was lost.  If you choose to stay this way, The ice will surely spread. Yet if you let me through your walls, I’ll melt each frozen… Read more
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THE STILLNESS OF YOU Â You are my anchor. You keep me from drifting. Our bond is so strong. Your mere presence, uplifting. Â The stillest of waters, Can run dangerously deep. Yet you quiet my soul, When my heart wants to weep. Â You are my safe harbor. When my mind’s storm runs asunder.… Read more
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Why do you blog? The reason I blog is to share how I feel A way to help process when life gets too real The lines seem to flow, and mine always rhyme It’s endlessly healed me, time after time And maybe my words aren’t your cup of tea But they offer a way to… Read more
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THE KEY I can’t stop my tears, Why am I crying? I feel like my spirit, Is slowly dying.  The weight of my sorrow, Is heavy, unkind. It burrows so deeply. Through soul and through mind.  Yet somewhere within me, A whisper remains. That even through heartache, There’s strength in my veins.  … Read more
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The Depth of Your Strength  You say you’re finally healing And it’s all because of me That you no longer play the victim And you finally feel happy  And God, I am so thankful But I need for you to know That it’s YOU that made this happen For you’ve found your inner glow  … Read more
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The Chains That Bind Every day I feel this dread. The moment I get out of bed. It’s overwhelming. I’m all consumed. It’s like my life is only doomed.  I really need to find a way. To stop this feeling that wants to stay. If only it would finally end. Then maybe I could… Read more
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RELEASE  I feel the breeze comb through my hair. The water cleanses my despair. The sand squishes between my toes, As I watch which way the ocean flows.  The birds drop low to the water’s edge. A child waves from a windows’ ledge. An early morning thunderstorm. A group of girls from their… Read more
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The Battle Beyond The Field (A Tribute to the Unseen Heroes) They trained with fire behind their eyes, And left beneath uncertain skies. To stand where danger dared to tread, To walk through war while others fled. Â They bore the weight of every land, With trembling soul and steady hand. And though the guns… Read more
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Beneath The Skies When shadows fall and doubts arise, And dreams seem lost beneath the skies, There burns a flame, though small and shy, A spark of strength that will not die. Â Through weary roads and heavy rain, We walk with hearts that bear the strain. But every step, though slow or steep, Is… Read more
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Second Gear I have always told myself Try not to shed a tear And do not ever let yourself Go face-to-face with fear And absolutely never let Anyone come near I’m sure that it’s the reason why I’m stuck in second gear  I just can’t seem to change my ways Or my point of… Read more
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A Year of Drought  A boundless chasm Filled with your pain. A year of drought But never rain.  Swollen eyes From endless tears. A living nightmare Full of fears.  A grief so strong It leaves you weak. A finish to it all Is what you seek.  What you crave Is for… Read more
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Divinely Touched  You’ve walked through storms that few could bear, With shattered hope and whispered prayer. Each trial carved a sacred line. A mark of strength, a trace divine.  The pain you’ve felt was not in vain, It etched resilience in your name. Where once you broke, you now unfold, A story inked… Read more
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Mama, How I Miss You Mama, how I miss you Life is not the same I have survivors guilt I feel like I’m to blame  I’m supposed to carry on But I don’t know how to do it How can I keep going Without you here to help me through it  Some… Read more
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My Healing Light My light is seen across the veil It burns so bright it leaves a trail My energy will pull you in Especially when the veil is thin I’ll cleanse your wounds and I’ll heal your pain Give you strength when yours starts to wane It’s my life’s purpose and my vision To… Read more
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Pure And Tender I’m falling to pieces Like a puzzle unfinished I move like a zombie With my vision diminished Which way do I turn My path is unclear Being lost and alone Is my greatest fear If I reach out my hand Will you pull me close I need your courage Like I need… Read more
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Morning Affirmation Surround Yourself in a Bubble of Protective, White Light. Say this Affirmation at dawn of morning or dark of night. And I’ll be here to assist you while you Sage to help thurify. “Any and all negativity, I have now been able to purify”. “I only attract positive energy. I deserve happiness and… Read more
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My Parent’s Advice  Don’t go around picking Everyone’s noses You don’t want to be friends With someone who bulldozes If a man buys you flowers You deserve roses Don’t date a musician Who only composes  You can’t climb a ladder Without using the stairs Not every person Is someone who cares We’re all… Read more
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You Are Sublime  I want you to fly! I want you to soar! I want you to realize, You are worth fighting for!  You need to remember, Through all of your days. That when God gave out brightness, He set yours to blaze.  You are a beacon of light. You help strengthen… Read more
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My Fish Out Of The Sea  You’re a song I’ve always sung With words, I’ve always known You’re the creamer for my coffee That I no longer drink alone You brought me back to living With a love that won’t condone You understand my boundaries And when I’m in the zone  It’s like… Read more
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Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. There once was a time when I’d take risks. Back in the day of floppy disks. I wasn’t scared and I felt free. To take a risk willingly. But nowadays I am numb. Not quite sure what I’ve become. Where’s the girl that I once… Read more
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Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? You ask me a question about what I might change? If given a chance to go back and rearrange? A nightmare I live with and can never escape? I’d take back the night of my long ago… Read more
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How do you unwind after a demanding day? How do I unwind after a demanding day? I like to write. There’s so much I want to say. With words I express exactly how I am feeling. They aid me to recover from all I am dealing. It helps me cut loose, relax and rejoice. It… Read more
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What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? My life is going pretty well So I hope I never visit Hell A place I never want to go As it would surely dim my glow Made of brimstone and of fire A place that no one would desire Yes, my life… Read more
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Describe one positive change you have made in your life. I started writing again It’s like I’ve found an old friend Decided to face my trauma And stay clear of all drama There’s nothing I would change Or try to rearrange I deserve all the best I’m finally blessed I love this new me The… Read more
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“] Canva AI Image Echoes ECHOES If my emotions have an echo, Will the echo ever fade? Or will I keep reliving them? Is that the price that’s paid? The darkness. It’s never ending. I cannot escape the shade. I try and keep on running but.. No progress is ever made. Cannot seem to crest… Read more
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*This was inspired by the poem I did when I was a teenager. I recently posted it. It is called The Hands Of Fate. I felt like doing a follow up to it. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it!* The Shadow Land  We wander through the halls Made of skulls and flames To gain access… Read more
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THE HANDS OF FATE I traveled to the land where thunder lies Heard the screams of a virgin sacrifice Walked through the dark lord’s deepest layer Heard his followers chant his prayer Ran from this world I couldn’t escape They leave your body, it’s your soul they rape They own your life, even before your… Read more
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THIS. TIME.  They’re trying again… To rip me apart. My pain and my trauma, Dismantling my heart. That I’ve been attempting … Worked on it so hard. To piece it back together, Without the bits that are scarred. Don’t think I’m winning. Kinda feels like I’m lost. But I absolutely have to win, No… Read more
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MY SALVATION The way my wrist was held so tight Has left a permanent abrasion Each day I cake my makeup on No matter the occasion You get mad at me throughout the day If I make the smallest deviation No longer allowed to go to work I no longer have an occupation You made… Read more
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MY PERSONAL MANTRA I WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND I SAID OUT LOUD YOU WILL NO LONGER BE JUST A FACE IN THE CROWD YOU WILL TAKE PRIDE IN YOURSELF, TAKE PLEASURE IN YOUR DEEDS ANSWER TO NO ONE, FULFILL YOUR OWN NEEDS DO NOT STRIVE FOR PERFECTION, DO NOT HAVE TO BE STRONG LOVE… Read more
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BARING MY SOUL It’s not that easy. Baring my soul. It truly doesn’t give me, Anymore control. Sharing my trauma, Is not a real gain. By writing about it, I relive all my pain. But I do it. Not just to strengthen myself. But to bring more awareness, To Mental Health. I will say, I… Read more
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Hidden In This Mask I’m so quick to say that I enjoy being free. But that’s not always my reality. I’m actually afraid of what others might see.  I say I don’t believe in love but that’s not true. I’m afraid of how I’ll handle it. If I lose another you. So I stay… Read more
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Fighting To Thrive (A Poet’s Negative View On Life Some Days) Do you ever wonder why you even exist? Like you’re a punching bag and life is the fist? Can’t seem to break the cycle, no matter how hard you try. Surrounded by angry people who are quick to lie. I don’t want my depression to… Read more
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Dream Job (Daily Prompt) WALK INTO YOUR FATE It’s always been a dream That one day I would write The tale end of last year I started my own site I finally realized What was to be the key I finally realized That the key had to be me Maybe I won’t be big Or… Read more
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Eryn Dunbar’s poem captures an intense emotional connection between two individuals. Despite physical distance, their mutual attraction ignites a powerful longing. The imagery conveys a deep desire for intimacy and reassurance, culminating in the wish for a passionate kiss, highlighting the profound yearning for love and closeness that exists between them. Read more
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