scorpiothought

Dec 2017

bess

Why do you feel the need to apologize for taking up space in the world?

Stop saying you are sorry

For existing

For living

For being human

#recovery #mental #illness #hope #life #living

Dec 2017

Gaby Comprés

heart and soul

i was born
with a heart too big to fit
inside my chest
and a soul bigger than my body
so i have chosen
to leave pieces of my heart
in the places my feet have known
in the people i have loved
in the words i have read
in the beauty my eyes have seen
and my soul-
i have scattered it like seeds
and i have left parts of it
in songs,
in poetry,
in the laughter of children,
in the arms that have held me
and the hearts that have loved me

Dec 2017

Maria Victoria De Guzman

better than pens

she used to write so much
about love and other
nonsensical things
she was passionate for words
her mind filled with
imaginary memories
now her papers are blank
pen's lying on the table
and her hand
fitting perfectly
in another

#freeverse

Dec 2017

Stephanie Frank

Null

Absence doesn't always make the heart grow fonder
Sometimes it makes it forget
And what doesn't **** you doesn't always make you stronger
Sometimes it tears you apart with regret

#absence #the #heart #regret

Dec 2017

Scarlet M

I.

Speak to
my soul,
and my heart
shall be
yours
perpetually.

scorpiothought Dec 2017

anhedonia

you drift over me, a gust of fresh air
resting gently onto my bones
but even your feather-light touch
digs like a thorn into my side
your comfort rejected, smothering stultification
mutual love exiled, favoring isolation
apologies i whisper as i lower myself into the ground.

even if someone is in such a state of depression that they can't properly respond to your attempts to reach out to them, please know that your efforts are deeply appreciated.

#depression #sad #sadness #pain #lonely #loneliness #alienation #isolation #self #thoughts

Dec 2017

Alive

dear woman

dear woman,

you are simply too ******* yourself
you have yet to realize the beauty in your eyes
you underestimate your wisdom,
yet your soul is always kind.

you are the embodiment of strength
a shining light in the dark
do not be cruel to yourself,
take time to love your body and heart.

your touch is soft and gentle
your voice is reassuring
you’re perfectly imperfect,
there’s no room for worrying.

your flaws are unique and defining traits,
still many are enamored with the imperfections you hate.

so look in the mirror and smile once more,
for you are a woman you should love and adore.

#self #love