Category: poetry
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As I lay dying
The beauty within me drains slowly— My eyes wide open, staring lifelessly as they try to revive me. Pump after agonizing pump, electricity runs through my clogged veins. The look on your face as you realize it’s too late… If I could cry for you I would shed a thousand…
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Me, myself, and I
My body went still every time I reminisced of past events. Photo after blissful photo and the tears began to surface. One by one they fell like dominoes as I sat here waiting for something— Anything at all to make my heart start beating. The blood began to thin as…
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Master key
As I sit in the dark, I ponder life and all of its parts. It appears to be a tough road ahead of me and I’ve got the wrong equipment for this journey. Within my hand I hold the key to everything that you will need. My heart. My respect.…
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An honest heart
I awaken from yet another sleepless night. My mind spinning is circles as the ends begin to unravel. Today, my mind may be in a fog of unanswered thoughts— I have to know just where we stand. Is it in or out? This door is not revolving, it isn’t what…
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A stranger’s eyes
I tossed and turned all night. My heart nearly leapt through my chest as my mind spun me senseless. Your words replayed over and over again as I tried to forget them. My heart is heavy today as I remembered what was and could have been. As the sweat trickled…
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Poker face
I sat in the window, overlooking the world. Children’s laughter suddenly fills my ears. The familiar sound of passersby trying to familiarize themselves with one another. A knowing glance, possibly even a certain stance It was enough to say hello. It was enough to say goodbye. My hands sprang forward…
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Crimson tide
A gentle rock back and forth is all I have left of this calm. The moment I open my eyes to the nothingness that’s left behind I will know Nothing is safe here. Not anymore. I rest my cheek upon my knees and whisper the words of comfort. “Everything will…
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Portaled souls
I’ll say a little prayer for you while your soul heals Mine a weeping mess in comparison, but I’ve got to do this. I will rise in the moments of your departure with hopes of being your savior. As the sun sets behind me and you look into my eyes,…
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One with the vampires
If just for a day I could be free to go on living and doing as I please— No one to answer to, not even you. If just for a day I could be numb— No more emotions to ruin the little bit of happiness that I’ve conjured up and…
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The hand that scorched me
Sleep has yet to sink in. My mind angry and slowly unraveling. Subconsciously all I want to hear is that everything will be alright— Of course I’m far too proud to utter the words aloud. I was starting to get to the acceptance stage and my mind began to find…
Nicole Johnson 