Rebecca Rose

Rebecca Rose Jan 2018

The dancer on the candle whick
Has long since faded out
And the orange glowing flames
Have long since been stomped out
Extinguish the warmth
Let kerosene dreams be killed
But the wax has cooled
And is now frozen still

And by cool, I mean bitter cold

#cold #candle #dancer #lost #hope #fire #depression

Rebecca Rose Jan 2018

The Punching Bag Folk

This is the life
Of the punching bag folk
Beautifully tragic
They all once broke
Laced with magic
They stitch and sew
Until their bruised leather skin
Is good as new

✌

#pain #healing #abuse #magic #burises #skin #fragile

Rebecca Rose Dec 2017

Conclusion:

Over the years
through bouts of rage
and pangs of self hatred
I have come to realise
that I am nothing like you

A slow process, but worth the wait

#realization #hate #peace #rage #conclusion

Rebecca Rose Nov 2017

Old Habits

On days like this, I make my coffee too strong, too sweet
Spoonful after spoonful, ignoring the yellowing enamel of my teeth

Something's wrong. But I think I'm okay, so I tell myself I'm fine
And soon it starts to taste like a bittersweet mix of syrup and brine

Maybe I should try tea next time

#depression #coffee #tea #bittersweet

Rebecca Rose Nov 2017

Airplane Mode

Early morning hours
Caffinated brains
Lazy ceiling fans
Cool Autumn rains

Clumsy stitches
Networks of skin and bone
Safe within these walls
A family, a home

Words, words, words
Tired, dark eyes
All he's ever said
*Half truth half lies

#lies #autumn #caffine #safe #tired #rain

Rebecca Rose Nov 2017

Rainbows And Other Mirages

Red

Like freshly chewed lips
And warmly flushed cheeks

Orange

Like the energy none of us harbour
And dry crumbling October

Yellow

Like towering sunflowers
Like a flowing summer dress

Green

That bleeds out through his eyes
And covers the walls like creeping ivy

Blue

Like how you've felt for so long
And the sky above our heads

Indigo

Like the future, overwhelming
But it's always been calling me

Violet

Like the truth
Like peace
Like acceptance
Like growth
Like healing

It all feels so saturated at times

#healing #love #growth #autumn #rainbows

Rebecca Rose Oct 2017

Sitting Still

Out of breath

And helpless

And afraid

And angry

And quiet

Oh so quiet

You've always been so quiet

So why does it feel like you've been screaming all these years?

The vocal cords bear the brunt of the damage

#anger #fear #helplessness #quiet #unsatisfied #damage #pain #angst