I was never taught how to swim. Even so, I will try to dive in. I have always enjoyed a challenge, Yet I know that it could steal my breath. A dark chance that might happen eventually if not now. How else could I ever learn? *** My heart yearns for a win. So I…

I will be here. I promise to not stray far. Never doubt that I would never abandon you. I will sit right here until vines cover the walls. I will wait for you until you are ready. For as long as you need. *** This was never a struggle of stubbornness. I do not seek…

I need a break. Not in the way of a KitKat. The way of survival type of fight. The binary choice of me or the enemy. Until only one of us is standing. At least until I am not the one being broken. *** My enemy is not necessarily a person. It is a concept.…

I was looking for my sun. A life giving source to warm me to the core. Companionship during the waking hours. A hint of you during my sleep. Outlasting my existence by what feels like a millennium. Dwarfing me and protecting me without shadow. *** I saw your glow on the horizon. Filled with hope.…

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…