Lizzie Bevis

Lizzie Bevis Nov 2024

I hear your hollow compliment,
no gilded chains will bind me, see?
Respect my strength;
Please, don’t patronise me.

©️Lizzie Bevis

When someone tells you that your poem is good, but it is a waste of time writing poetry…so rude!
Again, a venting piece, apologies!!

#peeved #patronising #clapback #poetry #venting

Lizzie Bevis Nov 2024

Breathe in, Let it go.

In the depths of despair
hope will fade,
and emptiness will follow;
But, you are not alone there.

A heartbeat within
wills you to be strong,
to find yourself
and carry on.

So, take a breath,
let it in,
Love begins,
let it go…

©️Lizzie Bevis

If I told you that I was diagnosed with mixed anxiety and depressive disorder would you believe me?

I always try to be the positive ray sunshine, to bring a little more light into the ****** world.
We all have dark days, I empathise completely.

I write some of my poems in bed and have pyjama days because I just don't want to face the world, and that's ok…I just don't stay there. ❤️‍🩹

#coping #relating #empty #depression #selflove #poetry

Lizzie Bevis Nov 2024

Just About Surviving

Each fall left its resounding mark,
etched upon her courageous soul.
A thousand times she fell,
yet, rose with gumption whole.

Rock bottom understands her well,
like an old companion who called;
But she became resilient
when internal darkness sprawled.

©️Lizzie Bevis

#carryon #perseverance #depression #coping #poetry

Lizzie Bevis Nov 2024

To All The Poets

I watch you write,
your pen flowing like a river,
each word a current
that pulls me under.
I am ensnared in your story,
captivated and lost
in the beautiful, broken
and hurting depths of you.

©️Lizzie Bevis

What can I say, you all inspired me!
I love reading your pieces, watching your creativity bloom onto this page.
Thank you for being you. 🙂

#poetry #appreciation #art #feelings #sharing #creativity

Lizzie Bevis Nov 2024

I Am the Dragon

Rage burns deep within my core,
scales of fury line my chest.
Through gritted teeth,
and baited breaths;
My flames now roar
and my heartbeat pounds
beneath my breast.

My wings spread wide
with vengeful might,
as dark thoughts consume me
like smoking hot coals,
and through angry skies,
I take my flight
‘till wrath releases my soul.

©️Lizzie Bevis

#anger #fury #wrath #iamthedragon #poetry #feelings

Lizzie Bevis Nov 2024

Aibohphobia

Madam, in eden, i’m adaM.
Eve did the deed
and deified god,
He has his eye on you,
Dennis and Edna sinneD
too.

Won’t lovers revolt noW?
We do not say a peep as
We panic in a peW
Because
He lived as a devil, eH?
Wow!

Sir, i demand, i am a maid named iriS.
Ma is a nun, as i aM,
Never a foot too far, eveN.
Red roses run no risk, sir, on nurse’s ordeR
But, red apples and serpents do.
Tut, tut, tut.

©️Lizzie Bevis

If you have an irrational fear of Palindromes
Please do not read this!

I was playing with words and it seemed like a great idea.
I hope that you enjoy! :)

#palindromes #fear #poetry #sin

Lizzie Bevis Nov 2024

Venice

Watching gondolas glide
on murky mirrors
as I wander alone,
over bridges arched high,
immersing myself in the culture
of this jewel of a lagoon.
I'm passing over canals,
watching couples hand in hand,
in love as red as the bricks.

But, why is Venice split in two
when it is the city of love?

The Grand Canal must agree,
as she too wonders through
the sun drenched afternoon;
Until dusk welcomes
masked figures in gold leaf,
dancing past in capes
like thieves stealing hearts
in the magic of the Venetian night.

©️Lizzie Bevis

Another of many poems written on my travels, I wrote this one when I was 18 years old, I believe I was sitting in St Marks Square drinking a cup of coffee at the time.

Random fact: The Grand Canal is shaped like a question mark…I loved how I incorporated this into the poem too.

Venice is truly breathtaking.

#italy #venice #culture #poetry