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160 · Feb 2018
Overlapping Colored Lines
Ashly Kocher Feb 2018
Life is made up of different colored lines
To represent different emotions we endure
The colored lines stay with their respective colors
Until they overlap each other
Showing how life intertwines depending on ones life pattern
Don’t be discouraged when your colors mix with one another
This just means life get crazy at times
But it shows your life patterns and ends up making a beautiful mixture of colors
Creating the end result of your journey through life
160 · Dec 2017
Baggage
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
We all have baggage we carry with us
It’s the way you chose embrace or ignore it
Open up the baggage and air it out
For then you can move on and stop living in doubt
160 · Nov 2018
I Will
Ashly Kocher Nov 2018
I
Will
    Not
        Give
             Up
I
Will
   Not
      Give
            In
I
Will
     Fight
           Hard
I
   Will
      Ultimately
                      Win
I
Will
     Not
           Give
                   Up


Continuously Repeat...
160 · Sep 2018
Anyone Care?
Ashly Kocher Sep 2018
Will anyone care if I just walk away
Will you stop me and ask me to stay
Giving up is not my way
But I’m feeling so unwanted
I’d rather leave then just stay
160 · May 2018
Try.....
Ashly Kocher May 2018
Often wonder and ponder the thought
                  “Have I lived up to what I’ve been taught?”
I’ve learned from the best
I have my faults
Is my best enough?
Even through my faults?

Always question and strive for more
The bigger the task, the higher the score
Always look for something more
The better the outcome will be
If you just “try” a little more...
160 · Oct 2017
Rain Storm
Ashly Kocher Oct 2017
As the rain pings off your windows
Making puddles on the ground
Wind is blowing
Leaves are taking flight
Clouds rolling fast
Birds taking cover
Raindrops falling heavily onto the pavement
Sun is trying to peak through the clouds
Look to the sky for a rainbow so bright
Wiping away the darkness as it gives away majestic light
160 · Nov 2017
Sexual Abuse
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
I was forced to do things I didn’t want to do
Blinded by
            “LOVE”
I thought it he was being true
Throw me on the bed or wherever he wanted
Made me do things I never actually wanted...to do
He was my first and I’ll never forget
The hurt and pain he caused me and sometimes still does
I carry all this regret
Why couldn’t I see what was happening to me
In all those years I just couldn’t see
How you were abusing and degrading me
Forcing me to do things I didn’t want to do
Blinded by
               “LOVE”
That in the end
Wasn’t
T
  R
    U
       E....
I was sexually abused by my ex boyfriend many years ago. Not many people actually know. Still haunts me sometimes to this day.
160 · Mar 2018
Mystery
Ashly Kocher Mar 2018
Challenge accepted

      The mystery lies inside the door

            Open slowly and welcome your fate
Always challenge yourself. Accept your fate
160 · Feb 2022
Beautifully Triggered
Ashly Kocher Feb 2022
Sometimes
A
Triggered
Moment
Turns
Into a
Beautiful
Moment…
159 · Dec 2018
Earth is our Blanket
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
The earth is our blanket
Even though we may not see
The comfort from the world
Protecting me
Even with disasters and unforeseen events
It’s makes us grow stronger
In the end
159 · May 2018
Be someone else
Ashly Kocher May 2018
“Sometimes you just have to put on makeup, do your hair, wear glasses                           and be someone else for a little”
159 · Feb 2021
Relatable Write
Ashly Kocher Feb 2021
I am wonderful, she says with a broken smile
Falling victim to her own demise, as she fakes a smile with her heart filled with lies, I am just fine...

Anyone relate to this write?
You are not alone in this fight...
159 · May 2021
Hope
Ashly Kocher May 2021
She fell in love with the dreams that she thought were out of reach but maybe her dreams are in reach because her love grew stronger as she fell victim to hope…
159 · Nov 2017
Young Ashly
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Take me back to my younger days
Where I danced and sang for hours everyday
Not having a care in the world except “does he know my name?”
Maybe one day my name will be in lights and I’ll rise to
               FAME
      Short and skinny
         Blonde hair blue eyes
Is all they saw, guess their just being “one of the guys”
If I could go back I would just be me
Following my heart dancing to reach my
               DREAMS
Just thinking about where I would be if I pursued my dancing career instead of focused on “boys” and being popular in high school many years ago. I am happy with my life and where I am today but who doesn’t think back to where they were many years ago?
159 · Dec 2018
Only Hope
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
If only you were my only hope
My only hope if you were mine
You would be running miles through my mind
Saving my life without wasting time
159 · Oct 2018
Trending or not...
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
One write....
.....trending in 10 mins.....
Another write....
.....barely anyone has read it....
Hmmmm???
Don’t understand sometimes but hey I’m grateful for my work getting out there....
159 · Feb 2018
Power of Prayer
Ashly Kocher Feb 2018
I bow my head and pray...

May the doctor have steady hands
Ease your pain
Remove what is causing your sickness
Release the pressure
Fix you up
Have a fast and easy recovery

It’s in the hands of the doctor
In the strength of God
Power of prayer
Love from all
My step father in law is having brain surgery tomorrow morning to remove a tumor. Praying everything turns out ok. Fingers crossed
159 · Mar 2018
Take a break....
Ashly Kocher Mar 2018
I’m batting a 1000

Maybe I should stop

Take a break

Regroup and come back

I’m just not getting any feedback from this

Maybe I hit that wall and just don’t exist
Just feeling down....
159 · Mar 2018
Self harm
Ashly Kocher Mar 2018
Reflecting on my life so far
I’ve done a lot of dumb things I am not proud of.... but it has taught me to be a better person
    Even
            If
    It
          Left
Scars...

     Burning
                                     Cutting
              Bruising

Creating self harm to my body
Made me feel good, but not proud...

Scars remind us of times of doubt
Helps us cope with those times that were
                          ROUGH....

We all go through fazes
Either good or bad
I’m not proud of what I did
But I am sure am glad

That I’m past that hardship of my life
The end result is I’m left with scars
But I have won that
                              FIGHT....
Years ago I used to self harm myself because I thought I was “in love” with my boyfriend. He treated me horribly but I thought he loved me. He cheated on me with my best friend at the time so I started cutting, burning or whatever else I could to make myself feel good
I am not proud but relflecting back on it, it made me a strong person. Y’all can get through whatever it is your dealing with, I won my fight you can win yours too... #staystrong #fight
159 · Nov 2019
New Book
Ashly Kocher Nov 2019
New beginnings
Old endings
Chapter closed
New book begins
My mom and sister moved to Florida a month ago and now my mother-in-law moves to Florida this weekend.... it’s going to be a hard transition but I know they all are very happy.
158 · Sep 2021
The Time Has Come
Ashly Kocher Sep 2021
It’s not time to write a new chapter of your life.
It’s time to start a new book on this journey of life.
Always referring back to where you came from, who’s hearts you have touched, and who has helped you fulfill the love within your heart.
It’s time.
It’s go time.
The start of something new and exciting.
It’s time for YOU!
158 · May 2019
Roller coaster
Ashly Kocher May 2019
If you only knew about this wicked roller coaster ride that happens inside of my head always going at full speed....

Oh wait, you do....

If you read any of my poetry....
158 · Jun 2018
Trapped
Ashly Kocher Jun 2018
Feeling trapped inside my own head
Trying to figure out how to escape from this dysfunctional bubble
All my thoughts and feelings swirling around
Trying to speak, but making no sound
I can only hear myself screaming for help
For help can not help me now
Especially when you have self doubt
One minute happy
One minute sad
I can’t figure this out
I am really bad...
My head is about to explode
Can’t anyone see
I am trapped inside my own head
But yet....
           I still am just me
158 · Jan 2021
Sinking River
Ashly Kocher Jan 2021
Your

S
I
N
K
I
N
G

In a river of your own

T  E  A  R  S

That you can’t
control
Overwhelming feelings spiraling into the unknown
158 · Nov 2017
Veterans Day
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
For all the soldiers who risk their lives
         Lost their lives
              Fighting for their lives

We stand with you
             And
Give our sincere gratitude
We thank you for all you’ve done and will continue to do
To keep us safe
       And
Fight for us
You are American warriors and the Heroes to all....
158 · Dec 2018
Angel in Disguise
Ashly Kocher Dec 2018
She removes her mask
Showing off her captivating and mysteriously ice blue eyes
Want to know more, take a look inside
As she turns around she removes her cape
Unveiling her fluffy white wings as they spread her entire shoulder length
Who are you, you may ask, she replies feeling anxious and shy....
I am you guardian angel in disguise
158 · Dec 2017
Different Light
Ashly Kocher Dec 2017
To see yourself in a different light
From all you’ve accomplished
You put up one hell of a fight

Don’t be scourged for if you fall
It’s just part of everyone’s life
After all  

Pick yourself up and dust off
Walking on the tightrope
Keeping balance
Until you rise above it all
158 · Dec 2019
Prayers
Ashly Kocher Dec 2019
Prayers coming your way for all to go as planned today
Send a little love for my friend
For this crazy roller coaster to come to an end...
158 · Dec 2021
Fragments of the Journey
Ashly Kocher Dec 2021
Tied together between the twisted words of the harsh reality called the past
Bound together like a broken mirror glued together, yet barely holding on
Slipping through the sands of time, unable to grasp the feeling of life
Yet, somehow, your here, holding the little fragments of your journey thus far
Culminated by snapshots and still photographs imbedded in your mind
Memories, so you call them, overflowing like a river running dry
Stepping stones guiding the way, jumping further distances, come what may
Weakness grows stronger
Stronger becomes better
Trying to grasp what maybe no longer
Yet, you are you, for many reasons above
Always remember, no matter what, you are LOVED
158 · Jan 2022
Wings of an Angel
Ashly Kocher Jan 2022
Climb aboard
Hold onto my wings
Close your eyes
Let’s go chase your dreams
Flying high in the sky
Catching your thoughts
One dream at a time
158 · Apr 2018
No Sleep
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Tossing and turning
All night long
Falling asleep
Then waking up
Couldn’t sleep at all
My mind wouldn’t shut off
2am and still awake
Can I just go to sleep
For heavens sake
Left the bed
Came out to the comfy chair
Finally felt relaxed
When binx(my cat)
Curled up with me
Purring so loud, on my lap
Fell asleep for a little
In my comfy chair
Moved back to the bedroom
Around 4:30 am
Finally sleeping
Without a care

Why wouldn’t my mind shut off
Why couldn’t I relax
Hoping tonight
Won’t be a repeat
Like the last....
Couldn’t sleep for the life of me last night. Tossed and turned. Ugh. Only good thing is one of my poems started trending while I was awake in the early morning. Anyone have nights like this?
157 · Mar 2018
Chase the Moments
Ashly Kocher Mar 2018
Chasing the moments of timelessness
Coming to crossroads and barriers along the way
Jumping HuRdLeS
Ducking under ObStAcLeS
Moving out of the way of SwInGiNg objects
Walking on eggshells, CrAcKiNg under your feet
Running through the BuRnInG fire of fear
Flying through the world of (IM)Possibilities

Fighting for everything along the way
Even if it’s not how YOU planned it to be
  Fly
    Run
       Walk
         Move
            Duck
              Jump
                Chase
    
     THE MOMENTS OF TIMELESSNESS
Always chase your hopes and dreams even if objects, obstacles or people get in the way. Fight for what you want and make it happen.
157 · Feb 2021
Raging Emotions
Ashly Kocher Feb 2021
Sometimes your emotions get tangled up like a raging lion hunting his prey trying to escape and run away...
157 · Dec 2021
Anxiety
Ashly Kocher Dec 2021
That moment when out of nowhere
Something is triggered and you can’t break out
The feeling of suffocation is overwhelming
Anxiety and fear are in doubt
Just take a deep breath and relax your mind
It too will pass and all will be fine…
157 · Nov 2017
Cutting
Ashly Kocher Nov 2017
Grasp anything sharp in my fist
Press it to your skin
                           It’s pure bliss
Bubbles of blood start to seep out
Releasing your struggles
                   and
                        Self doubt
When I was younger I used to cut or burn myself on purpose to release the pain about anything I was dealing with at the time. Always hurt but also felt so good. So many people struggle with self harm to their bodies. I used to be one of them.
157 · Oct 2017
Magical
Ashly Kocher Oct 2017
Magical expressions
Unicorns leaping into your dreams
Mind working in overtime
Racing against the oceans current
Fish leaping out of the water
Birds soaring high above the rainbows end
Landing on your thought process
Delivering a new world of expectation
157 · Oct 2017
End scene
Ashly Kocher Oct 2017
Enlighten my soul with the words in your heart
Live for the moment in which you feel is right
Sit back and think about your life before you take flight
Clear the air of the pollution around you
Go towards the end of the runway and think of those happy times and memories
For, after all, you may not be able to take flight
For you were just playing a role in a show and this isn’t really you

Lights go out
The audience leaves
You removed your mask and cape from the character you played

Your right back where you were and have to start all over again.....
157 · Feb 2019
Happy Birthday Terri
Ashly Kocher Feb 2019
Today, is a very special day
We wish you a Happy Birthday
From cakes, to candles, to wishes too
February 17th, we celebrate you
A woman of many talents you share with us
Actress, singer and dancer, so beauteous
Thank you for all you do
Today we celebrate YOU
Thank you for being a friend, a role model, and family
Can’t wait to make some more memories
Close your eyes, make a wish, and let your dreams dance like the ocean waves crashing on the shore
A very Happy Birthday Terri and here’s to many more
157 · Jun 2019
Unsteady Bridge
Ashly Kocher Jun 2019
I’d rather be walking on an unsteady bridge then hiding under it knowing everyone will help me no matter what I’ve done or how I got there in the first place
157 · Sep 2019
Invisible Wings
Ashly Kocher Sep 2019
When you feel
Like your falling
Don’t fear the worst
Your actually soaring
Letting your invisible wings
Do all of the work
Always there to guide you
Making it impossible to fail
Learning from your experiences
Letting you continue to sail
156 · Oct 2018
Expectations
Ashly Kocher Oct 2018
Trying to fit the mold
                  Of someone else’s expectations
156 · Jul 2021
Change in Roles
Ashly Kocher Jul 2021
The helping hand turns to the healing hand
The listening ear turns to the offering advice ear
The crying shoulder becomes the shoulder to cry on
The friend that you need turns to the person who is supportive
Roles change throughout our lives
One day your the one helping someone and then next your the one who needs help and guidance
Don’t be ashamed to change the roles in your life, it’s ok to need or want help and put yourself out there
Change is good
Change is okay
Take on change as it may become different everyday…
156 · Apr 2018
Sad To Say
Ashly Kocher Apr 2018
Its sad to say
     That we all won’t be here
              One day...
    Take chances
         Takes risks
            Live life to the fullest
                     Because
                     One day...
           We will all be missed
156 · Jan 2019
Infertility
Ashly Kocher Jan 2019
It’s not something you even want to talk about to anyone
It’s not something that you even want to ask for help with from anyone
H
E
L
L
It’s not even something you even dreamed would happen to you...

You dream of the day you get married
Have the “honeymoon “ faze
Then, start a family
Only to find out
After all these years
It doesn’t happen
It hasn’t happened
It most likely will never
H
A
P
P
E
N
Don’t speak of the feelings
Hold in your emotions
Pretend it’s not happening
But
IT IS
It’s real
Your not alone
Speak up because you never know who else is going through it
It *****
It hurts
It’s frustrating
It’s upsetting
It’s sad
It’s
I
N
F
E
R
T
I
L
I
T
Y
It’s never starting that
F
A
M
I
L
Y
You’ve always wanted and dreamed to have together
156 · Jul 2018
Lies
Ashly Kocher Jul 2018
The bridge is already burned why can't you see
That family bond can no longer be
The happy go lucky family you see
Is a fake facade to make you believe
Believe we are happy and love each other so
But deep down inside you don't even know
Know the truth of the whole story within our lives because we are in the shadows of another person lies
Repost to one of my first writes. What you see as a family in front of you is one thing but behind closed doors... you don’t even know....
156 · Aug 2019
5 Years...
Ashly Kocher Aug 2019
Your lifeless body laying there, the silence was dark
The chill grew colder, the time passed by
The wait was over, it was time for goodbye
We surrounded your bedside, we prayed and sang
I know you heard us, and still to this day
The silence is now broken but the chill is still cold
Well be ok, I'm sure you know

I hope your watching over me each and everyday because I know your still with me in some way
I look to the sky and I know your still there...

You will always be my "Papa Bear."
I wrote this shortly after my dad passed away 5 years ago today. I always called him Papa bear.
156 · Sep 2019
No Words
Ashly Kocher Sep 2019
No
Words
Can
Also
Speak
A
Thousand
Words
156 · Mar 2019
Lost Time
Ashly Kocher Mar 2019
Looking for lost time is just a waste
You can never get it back, post haste
Every
      Second
          Minute
                Hour
                   Gone by
The ticking of the hands
Is just the result of
                              Lost time
156 · Feb 2019
Maybe...
Ashly Kocher Feb 2019
Maybe
One
Day
We’ll
Get
The
Answer
To
The
Question
“Why?”
156 · Aug 2019
Say Goodbye
Ashly Kocher Aug 2019
Walking out the door for work this morning....
....we have no one to say “bye buddy, mommy and daddy love you, mommy and daddy be home tonight...”



Rip my buddy....
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