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Earthenheart
F/Tennessee
This Pisces Energy Is so heavy. Lately, I’ve felt like I’m shrinking And honestly, the idea of slinking Back into my shell seems so ideal To avoid everything that’s real. Expansion hurts, and it’s terrifying. Everything is unraveling. Tearing at the seams And I’ve been experiencing emotions to the most extremes And often, I wish I could hide From them but I can’t ignore what’s on the inside. I’ve often been afraid to see What comes up from the depths of me. I have to remind myself that it’s okay to feel a little broken, shattered When reaching out for what I desire has me feeling a bit torn, tattered. There’s happiness in the heartache, Right in the mistake; Clarity in the confusion, Comfort in seclusion. I will never have a sense of stability If I continue searching for it externally. Where do I belong? I found that all along My heart is my home When I’m on my own. What’s left but to let go of that which is not true So I can be woven into something new? Even the most rigid of glass can be smoothed by the sea I’ll be tossed among these waves until I’m finally set free. So I’ll love deeply And live wildly As I was created to be.
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Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021 at 5:37 AM UTC
Unraveling.
A plant Ripped out of the Earth Dirt falls as roots dangle Reaching down Grasping for the ground The nutrients… How long can I survive like this? I’ve been resilient to weather To the tread of feet But how can I continue on So… ungrounded? Need. My. Mother. Back Where I’ll be replanted I don’t know But it won’t be anyone else’s garden bed But my own Where I have the most room to grow Deep and wide into the Earth, I’ll go And gaze upward to the Sky Opening up to the Sun Rays and Rain Fire, Water Earth, Air Roots. Heart. Crown. I once was a seedling But there’s a flower waiting To emerge from my flesh As the light consumes the dark And as they become one I Become One with Myself My strength flows in my Soul-Veins And this is what sustains Every. Single. Cell Inside my physical body My courage remains, always
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Feb 19, 2021
Feb 19, 2021 at 7:13 AM UTC
Replanted
Get me off this ride of Emotions Growing tired of the mental commotion I’ve been slowly unpacking my bags But I keep getting distracted And my feet begin to drag Walking around in circles Looking for an answer from an external Source Losing sight of the course And then I realize I’m lost And overwhelmed, under the shadow of exhaust Maybe I just need to stay still before moving forward Delving inward Introspection Of my own reflection Staring back at me Sometimes I’m afraid of what I’ll see All the hurt I’ve carried for so long And all that I’ve ever done wrong Unknowingly After acting impulsively And the past is just waiting to collapse underneath But if it crumbles, where will I be? I’m either falling… Or transcending. I have the choice to make Because this present moment is mine to create. And it’s becoming more evident every day That in letting it all go, it is going to be okay.
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Feb 1, 2021
Feb 1, 2021 at 9:02 AM UTC
Emotion Commotion
Sometimes the chapter doesn’t end the way you predicted It’s on a cliff hanger but you can’t read ahead Because it’s not time yet You’re too tired You need rest But what the hell comes next And you’ll lose a little bit of sleep over it But isn’t that life? You make your bed, you lay in it But your dreams aren’t always pleasant. What the **** is up with soggy pizza, anyway? Walked out on a peer Expecting you to be there But all I saw was a girl, drunk With some lake water logged dough. She offered me some, but I passed her up And proceeded down the planks to find you But I couldn’t go any further because it ended At the dark, murky edge. **** I see your hands when I look at mine And you are standing in front of me When I close my eyes. Coming face with reality, But what is it anyway? Woke up and felt like these past months were all a dream 2019 All the agony Of losing you Was all I felt to be true. Emotional distress, Was what I saw in my lack of rest. A million tear meltdown I just cried These past two years held inside And there’s that whisper, be here now Even in the darkness These shadows of pain And psychological disdain It’ll be okay, it’ll be okay It’s not the end Just a new beginning That hurts as bad And it’s the past that makes me sad Much more than the present Maybe it’s about time I let it go, I let you go And even when I can’t seem to What else is there to do? Just feel it out, Ride it out, These Ocean waves Tumbling me across The Stormy seas It’s much more than the gentle breeze I felt when I caressed your face While getting lost in your gaze. I thought I was ready for this But all I wanted was the bliss Holding you close, heart on the mend Now alone with my own dread Waking up With nightmares of you dying, And me without you, crying.
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Jan 10, 2021
Jan 10, 2021 at 5:11 PM UTC
million-tear-meltdown
Sometimes the chapter doesn’t end the way you predicted It’s on a cliff hanger but you can’t read ahead Because it’s not time yet You’re too tired You need rest But what the hell comes next And you’ll lose a little bit of sleep over it But isn’t that life? You make your bed, you lay in it But your dreams aren’t always pleasant. What the **** is up with soggy pizza, anyway? Walked out on a peer Expecting you to be there But all I saw was a girl, drunk With some lake water logged dough. She offered me some, but I passed her up And proceeded down the planks to find you But I couldn’t go any further because it ended At the dark, murky edge. **** I see your hands when I look at mine And you are standing in front of me When I close my eyes. Coming face with reality, But what is it anyway? Woke up and felt like these past months were all a dream 2019 All the agony Of losing you Was all I felt to be true. Emotional distress, Was what I saw in my lack of rest. A million tear meltdown I just cried These past two years held inside And there’s that whisper, be here now Even in the darkness These shadows of pain And psychological disdain It’ll be okay, it’ll be okay It’s not the end Just a new beginning That hurts as bad And it’s the past that makes me sad Much more than the present Maybe it’s about time I let it go, I let you go And even when I can’t seem to What else is there to do? Just feel it out, Ride it out, These Ocean waves Tumbling me across The Stormy seas It’s much more than the gentle breeze I felt when I caressed your face While getting lost in your gaze. I thought I was ready for this But all I wanted was the bliss Holding you close, heart on the mend Now alone with my own dread Waking up With nightmares of you dying, And me without you, crying.
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Carrying a torch together, We can’t forget about our own. Tend to yours, I’ll tend to mine And I’ll lend you my flame When yours begins to fade And I only hope you’ll do the same
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Jan 10, 2021
Jan 10, 2021 at 4:37 PM UTC
twin flame
She still stands, vibrant as ever Despite the short days Despite the cold creeping in Alone in the shadows of the mighty trees Allowing just enough sun through to let her thrive Day after day, I stumble upon her beauty And she doesn't cease to remind me That all we need is the soil to root in That all we need is the light to breathe in
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Dec 5, 2020
Dec 5, 2020 at 11:52 AM UTC
December 2017
Sleep. Crawl out of bed. Coffee. Walk. Eat. Sleep. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Deep. Rest. Depressed. So Obsessed With How I feel - What’s even real? Tell me Because I don’t know, Maybe just leave me alone. In my comfort zone That is becoming hell. Stuck in a shell That is crushing me, It’s getting smaller, I can’t breathe. Help me… crawl. Out. S p r a w l o u t G i v e m e s o m e S P A C E and some fresh air In case I run out of it here…
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Nov 21, 2020
Nov 21, 2020 at 8:15 PM UTC
Deep Rest; Depressed
Children in backyards playing in the sunshine of summertime; Swing sets and trampolines, ***** feet and scarred knees. Wandering through the forest, free to be explorers; Sleeping in tents always made the most sense. Those were some good days, living in our old place. Come winter, we’d jump out of bed, gather the sleds; Adventures to the big hill, always a thrill. Snowball fights on starry nights Until we were satisfied, then warmed by the fireside. Those were some fun days, living in our old place. As we got older, life seemed colder; From my brothers, my father and my mother The distance increased and the days ceased When we would play and it was all okay. Those were some lonely days, living in our old place Depression visited me too young, the isolation wasn't fun; Eleven years old, I was sternly told That of it I should not speak, life became excessively bleak. Overcome with sadness, an innocent girl navigating through the madness. Those were some hard days, living in our old place. Wondering where all the love went and the quality time spent, Lacking a meaningful connection, absent of familial affection. Alone in a poorly lit bedroom, experiencing psychological gloom. Riddled with confusion and fear, everything became more unclear. Those were some scary days, living in our old place. We moved on our separate ways, trying to land a job that pays And find friends who would make amends To my broken heart, offering a brand new start. But nothing quite compared to the love that I had for you... During all those good days, living in our old place. Maybe emotional neglect has a lifelong effect, Remaining difficult to let go of the hurt that continued to grow When I was only a child. Still longing to be reconciled While learning how to cope, forever holding on to hope Throughout these restless days, living in our new place.
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Nov 21, 2020
Nov 21, 2020 at 8:12 PM UTC
wonder lake.
Children in backyards playing in the sunshine of summertime; Swing sets and trampolines, ***** feet and scarred knees. Wandering through the forest, free to be explorers; Sleeping in tents always made the most sense. Those were some good days, living in our old place. Come winter, we’d jump out of bed, gather the sleds; Adventures to the big hill, always a thrill. Snowball fights on starry nights Until we were satisfied, then warmed by the fireside. Those were some fun days, living in our old place. As we got older, life seemed colder; From my brothers, my father and my mother The distance increased and the days ceased When we would play and it was all okay. Those were some lonely days, living in our old place Depression visited me too young, the isolation wasn't fun; Eleven years old, I was sternly told That of it I should not speak, life became excessively bleak. Overcome with sadness, an innocent girl navigating through the madness. Those were some hard days, living in our old place. Wondering where all the love went and the quality time spent, Lacking a meaningful connection, absent of familial affection. Alone in a poorly lit bedroom, experiencing psychological gloom. Riddled with confusion and fear, everything became more unclear. Those were some scary days, living in our old place. We moved on our separate ways, trying to land a job that pays And find friends who would make amends To my broken heart, offering a brand new start. But nothing quite compared to the love that I had for you... During all those good days, living in our old place. Maybe emotional neglect has a lifelong effect, Remaining difficult to let go of the hurt that continued to grow When I was only a child. Still longing to be reconciled While learning how to cope, forever holding on to hope Throughout these restless days, living in our new place.
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My Mother: I ground my feet into Her Gaze up at Her mountain peaks, tree tops and blue skies Taste Her springs, swim in Her seas Feel Her Love embrace me in the air that I breathe Caressing my body, filling my lungs. Her light brings life Her dark brings depths of emotion She blinds me yet helps me see so clearly She inspires, Fulfills my heart’s desires Which is simply to feel Her Underneath and all around me.
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Nov 18, 2020
Nov 18, 2020 at 7:17 AM UTC
Mother
Staring at my phone, feeling kind of alone, getting a little ****** It’s ok to be on my own at night, there’s glow from the moon light. Although I don’t see her yet, I must not fret Over the lack of her face, she’ll soon present me with grace; Showing me in all her glory what’s the meaning of this story. Wondering what it’s all about, head often filling with doubt; Sometimes overcome with fear when the vision isn’t clear. It’s been blurry due to thoughts being in such a hurry. Always on the go, but not often in a meditative flow Or honoring the moment as I should because the divine owns it And so much in it is blessed. Why do I feel stressed? Depressed? Out numbered? Outweighed? I still often feel shame, or lost, as if I don’t know my own name. My identity is in constant fluidity. This is just me, maybe it’s how I’m meant to be... As long as I survive, live and thrive In one way or another. Give love to my mother, A gift for her upon my birth, Entering Earth. And then I looked into her eyes, asking her my consistent “why’s” Until it seemed in vain to repeat the same Question over and over again upon realizing that I need to begin Listening to the answers inside my heart, allowing the uncertainty to finally depart. And here comes my father, who’s words have helped me get stronger. Told me not to give up, told me not to stop Simply due to frustration And a combination Of my own lack of confidence and consciousness. The stars in the sky tell me everything will be fine. It’ll be okay, I won’t be led astray. Comfort the light brings as the cicadas sing In the tree tops and the fear stops. I can breathe in the air, feel the earth beneath; Sometimes life isn’t fair. Despite the darkness who stares Into my soul, I’ll again become whole If that’s what I seek; The truth I wish to hear speak Once more to my heart space. All that’s required is to trek on through the muck and the mire. I was once wild until I lost touch with my inner child: The adventurer within. And it slowly begins to sink in that I found her here In the absence of fear. Engulfed in the night, it’ll be alright. “Remember to pray, it really helps. Look in the mirror And say you love yourself. Rewrite your story. The journey itself is the point.” With the intention for spiritual freedom and heart healing I departed to the woods for their good tidings. No expectations but love from the trees, Themselves and their falling leaves to the Earth’s floor. I remember now - From the Earth’s floor is where I find my freedom, The kind the Divine Kingdom brings to the wandering soul Seeking out the presence of it; The shining light within the darkness, the darkness itself... The one I no longer run from Because I do not fear For the path is illuminated, Clear to walk on As the vegetation is free to grow all around With no tread trampling upon it. The fear within to begin Was only a deterrence from that which the soul desires For often reoccurrence. Rewrite your story; Remember the mystical drive on the parkway that came again today. Fog ahead, fog in the mirror. And I finally hear her voice echoing to the depths of my being: You’re no longer alone as this Earth we both roam Together heart to heart, we never part. Love is here. Love is clear. Get into gear. Get out of fear.
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Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020 at 10:42 AM UTC
October.
Staring at my phone, feeling kind of alone, getting a little ****** It’s ok to be on my own at night, there’s glow from the moon light. Although I don’t see her yet, I must not fret Over the lack of her face, she’ll soon present me with grace; Showing me in all her glory what’s the meaning of this story. Wondering what it’s all about, head often filling with doubt; Sometimes overcome with fear when the vision isn’t clear. It’s been blurry due to thoughts being in such a hurry. Always on the go, but not often in a meditative flow Or honoring the moment as I should because the divine owns it And so much in it is blessed. Why do I feel stressed? Depressed? Out numbered? Outweighed? I still often feel shame, or lost, as if I don’t know my own name. My identity is in constant fluidity. This is just me, maybe it’s how I’m meant to be... As long as I survive, live and thrive In one way or another. Give love to my mother, A gift for her upon my birth, Entering Earth. And then I looked into her eyes, asking her my consistent “why’s” Until it seemed in vain to repeat the same Question over and over again upon realizing that I need to begin Listening to the answers inside my heart, allowing the uncertainty to finally depart. And here comes my father, who’s words have helped me get stronger. Told me not to give up, told me not to stop Simply due to frustration And a combination Of my own lack of confidence and consciousness. The stars in the sky tell me everything will be fine. It’ll be okay, I won’t be led astray. Comfort the light brings as the cicadas sing In the tree tops and the fear stops. I can breathe in the air, feel the earth beneath; Sometimes life isn’t fair. Despite the darkness who stares Into my soul, I’ll again become whole If that’s what I seek; The truth I wish to hear speak Once more to my heart space. All that’s required is to trek on through the muck and the mire. I was once wild until I lost touch with my inner child: The adventurer within. And it slowly begins to sink in that I found her here In the absence of fear. Engulfed in the night, it’ll be alright. “Remember to pray, it really helps. Look in the mirror And say you love yourself. Rewrite your story. The journey itself is the point.” With the intention for spiritual freedom and heart healing I departed to the woods for their good tidings. No expectations but love from the trees, Themselves and their falling leaves to the Earth’s floor. I remember now - From the Earth’s floor is where I find my freedom, The kind the Divine Kingdom brings to the wandering soul Seeking out the presence of it; The shining light within the darkness, the darkness itself... The one I no longer run from Because I do not fear For the path is illuminated, Clear to walk on As the vegetation is free to grow all around With no tread trampling upon it. The fear within to begin Was only a deterrence from that which the soul desires For often reoccurrence. Rewrite your story; Remember the mystical drive on the parkway that came again today. Fog ahead, fog in the mirror. And I finally hear her voice echoing to the depths of my being: You’re no longer alone as this Earth we both roam Together heart to heart, we never part. Love is here. Love is clear. Get into gear. Get out of fear.
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