Even if it hurts, I crave it. A treasure that only belongs to me. Remnant of dear humanity. Loss but also a sign of the deepest love. A shade of brightness that both blinds and glows. Edge of sanity and boundless spirit. *** I feel your shadow and weep beautiful tears. Streaking down my face…

Would you believe me if I said I knew your future? No? Of course I do not know your struggles. I have no magic or special ability. No way to divine the weather by the future hour. Certainly no way to influence my own future for a guaranteed better. *** Would you believe me if…

I have dreamed of visiting space. Tethered by nothing and restrictions lifted. A taste of the power I am missing out on. Given room to move and thrive. The glitter of stars my only companion. Perhaps I could be happy there. *** I delude myself. Separation from all can never be true freedom. What I…

My soul is made of many layers. Like rings on a tree representing time. Every segment shows evidence of struggles, wins, and failure. Burns, scars, and armor. All part of my very essence. So difficult to heal. *** I know you can see them and I fear it. The more I let you in, the…

Not all battles are fought in miles and yards. The same amount of blood, sweat and tears can be brought forth in so much less. Bitterly fought until the very end. Hounded by specters of all that was lost. Looking for safety that may never happen within a lifetime. Hope the only driving force. ***…

I have always been a fair weather person. Fine with pushing through quick sprints of rain. But the season of winter feels like it could be the death of me. Blankets only insulated what heat I already have. The wind steals what little I already have. Taking it in order to paint the clouds on…

Horrible best friends and polar opposites. Two extremes of the same balance. At one side lies no rest and the other stasis. They get along like a house on fire. Feeding into the worst traits of the other. Never found too far apart from each other. *** It is so difficult to stay in the…

I could never give up now. Not after I made it so far. After all the sacrifice people have made to get me here. Transforming survival into a promise. A blessing I never requested. Full of more than my own hopes. *** I could never give in. Not to the damage I struggle against. After…

I am boiled down. Become more of myself than I ever have. Become more than I should ever have to be. Removed of all except myself. Left to collect in a glass I never chose. Never quite reaching the top. Both good and bad. Hated and loved. The process takes an eternity. A state I…

There are two kinds of people that need help. The veterans and the newbies both equally scramble at times. Looking for the nearest open heart to take shelter. A listening ear and a friendly hand. A guide that might hold what they require most. A place of rest and safety. *** There are those that…