Erika

Erika Feb 2019

if I had known you looked this heavenly
I wouldn’t have thought twice before selling you my soul.

but I did. May the Power of Christ compel you out of life.

This whole poem (and the ad lib at the end) are a metaphor. Please don’t take the imagery personally.

Lots of love

Erika Feb 2019

effect

I realized
I don’t have to love myself
I just have to know myself.

Erika Feb 2019

cause

loving you
is easier
than
loving
myself

#love #adult #struggle #confused #in #thinking

Erika Feb 2019

pants on fire

how many lies
can one tell
before they start
to believe them
their
self.

Erika Feb 2019

half empty

i spend my days
pouring myself into the cups of others

only to find that
when it’s time for myself
to take a sip

all that’s left
in my cup
is the remainder of a girl
who gave too much

self care is extremely important. most days I fight my depression by putting smiles onto others faces, but forgetting about my once bright smile.

#self #care #love #depression #anxiety

Erika Jan 2019

Untitled

and just like the moon

I’ll spread a little light

in a lotta dark.

Erika Jan 2019

closest to you in the night

we see the same moon
and we wish upon the same stars

and whenever we’re apart
I look to the night sky
and realize,

you’re never
really
that
far.

I’d edit this 1000 times before it’s perfect but I don’t have that much time