Submit your work, meet writers and drop the ads. Become a member
Aug 2020
My hands are rough from all the nights I've had to push myself up off my knees.

My lips are chapped from biting back the screams -
Fits of rage still linger in the corners of my eyes. I have been tired.

My shoulders are strong from the weight I carry for those around me.
I'd go hungry to lessen the growls within you.

I'd build a city,
Live on the streets to know I have lit up your nights
And sheltered you from the storm that blows around me.
Written by
Donielle  30/F/Pennsylvania
(30/F/Pennsylvania)   
38
   Imran Islam, --- and old poet MK
Please log in to view and add comments on poems