Submissions by nightbirdblue
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction [ this is my box of knives ]
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
Today 2:21pm
Today 2:21pm
Small Town Syndrome
I would rather be homeless
than live again in that town
I would rather you keep
your compliments to yourself
if it comes with that price
I don’t want your help
just because you’re nice
doesn’t mean you mean well
than live again in that town
I would rather you keep
your compliments to yourself
if it comes with that price
I don’t want your help
just because you’re nice
doesn’t mean you mean well
#learning
#ignorance
#culture
#morality
#deception
11 reads
1 Comment
SELF POEM
Published
16th Jan 2022 3:27am
16th Jan 2022 3:27am
Darkspots
when I was a young tot
she curled my bangs
and burned me hot
skin sizzling, my
emotions toward her
kept on burning
as I held up a mirror
to flames, eternally
~ ~ ~
darkspots emerging
on aging skin
marketed products
to hide the sin
casting shadows
on truths within
reminders of all
that has been
she curled my bangs
and burned me hot
skin sizzling, my
emotions toward her
kept on burning
as I held up a mirror
to flames, eternally
~ ~ ~
darkspots emerging
on aging skin
marketed products
to hide the sin
casting shadows
on truths within
reminders of all
that has been
#sister
#mirror
#memories
#aging
#SelfReflection
35 reads
5 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
4th Jan 2022 7:40pm
4th Jan 2022 7:40pm
speaking to [my shame]
you were
just a 3-year-old girl
when your world
inverted
converted
to a bad little girl
when you hurt
your friend
defendant to
your own judgments
no forgiveness
only self-loathing
developing
idiopathic
craniofacial
erythema
melting
off my face in
perspiration and
hesitation
made reservations
in my brain for
shame and then
overdosed
on fear
I am a failure
disappointment
fodder for the gutter
manifested
years...
just a 3-year-old girl
when your world
inverted
converted
to a bad little girl
when you hurt
your friend
defendant to
your own judgments
no forgiveness
only self-loathing
developing
idiopathic
craniofacial
erythema
melting
off my face in
perspiration and
hesitation
made reservations
in my brain for
shame and then
overdosed
on fear
I am a failure
disappointment
fodder for the gutter
manifested
years...
#forgiveness
#childhood
#identity
#shame
#SelfWorth
83 reads
6 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
23rd Dec 2021 00:27am
23rd Dec 2021 00:27am
Reveal Me
never loved another so deeply
for a friendship held so briefly
though I may just be confusing
this desire for my musings, but
then again, I know deep inside
my heart, you timelessly reside
reveal me, for the lover you see
instruct me in the ways you weave
for a friendship held so briefly
though I may just be confusing
this desire for my musings, but
then again, I know deep inside
my heart, you timelessly reside
reveal me, for the lover you see
instruct me in the ways you weave
#fate
#lover
#MyInspiration
#admiration
#crush
198 reads
6 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
23rd Dec 2021 00:07am
23rd Dec 2021 00:07am
Under The Mercury Moon
a token shared;
I read into
the sentiment
...was it from you?
or had I given this freely
only to be returned?
an Irish blessing
upon a medallion
the message is clear but
I can’t exactly remember
some too many years ago
even a decade longer
since I knew your love
and we were stronger
you’ve returned to me
an art collection
I gathered back then
still, no recollection
did you place it here
intentionally?
or is the message rejection ...
I read into
the sentiment
...was it from you?
or had I given this freely
only to be returned?
an Irish blessing
upon a medallion
the message is clear but
I can’t exactly remember
some too many years ago
even a decade longer
since I knew your love
and we were stronger
you’ve returned to me
an art collection
I gathered back then
still, no recollection
did you place it here
intentionally?
or is the message rejection ...
#regret
#LGBT
#fate
#LifeChangingMoment
#FallingInLove
94 reads
9 Comments
UPBEAT INSPIRATIONAL POEM
Published
17th Dec 2021 11:14am
17th Dec 2021 11:14am
Lightning Strikes
and I fall
in[to] grace
like a head
touching pillow
simultaneously
clouds breaking
into rain
this storm too
shall pass
in[to] grace
like a head
touching pillow
simultaneously
clouds breaking
into rain
this storm too
shall pass
#clouds
#rain
#storm
#TimeHeals
#sleep
108 reads
16 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
15th Dec 2021 12:51pm
15th Dec 2021 12:51pm
"Healthy Looking"
lately people
have been saying
that I look healthier
these days
but what they
fail to see
is that it’s like
a slap in the face
I can now hear this
little swissh-swissh
as my thighs graze
each other and chafe
I noticed it first
about a week ago
and felt as though
it was proof
that I am now larger
than ever before
so while you may say
I look healthy these days
all that my head says
is sshame-sshame
I traded nicotine
for a candy IV
gotta keep...
have been saying
that I look healthier
these days
but what they
fail to see
is that it’s like
a slap in the face
I can now hear this
little swissh-swissh
as my thighs graze
each other and chafe
I noticed it first
about a week ago
and felt as though
it was proof
that I am now larger
than ever before
so while you may say
I look healthy these days
all that my head says
is sshame-sshame
I traded nicotine
for a candy IV
gotta keep...
#addiction
#MentalHealth
#PowerOfWords
#EatingDisorder
#SelfWorth
150 reads
14 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
14th Dec 2021 6:37pm
14th Dec 2021 6:37pm
Machete
this is
my box
of knives
take it
or leave it
straight to
the heart of
the solution
crucifixion
as within
so this is
my box
of knives
they shine
by starlight
so bright
don’t look
too close
my bark
is loud as
is my bite
my box
of knives
take it
or leave it
straight to
the heart of
the solution
crucifixion
as within
so this is
my box
of knives
they shine
by starlight
so bright
don’t look
too close
my bark
is loud as
is my bite
#identity
#LifeAsAWriter
#WritingPoetry
#werewolves
#vulnerability
88 reads
4 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
14th Dec 2021 5:45pm
14th Dec 2021 5:45pm
Archaic
so uncovering
more behind me
when you hurt dad
mom called the cops
then I hurt my friend
and I hid from mom
so much shame
reinforced blame
bad boys bad boys
whatcha gunna do?
when the cops
come after you
when it was mom
who sent them
two plus two
equals disaster
tick tock tick tock
time moves faster
met with my yesteryear
now reality is clearer
more behind me
when you hurt dad
mom called the cops
then I hurt my friend
and I hid from mom
so much shame
reinforced blame
bad boys bad boys
whatcha gunna do?
when the cops
come after you
when it was mom
who sent them
two plus two
equals disaster
tick tock tick tock
time moves faster
met with my yesteryear
now reality is clearer
#identity
#shame
#memories
#SelfReflection
#choices
57 reads
2 Comments
MISCELLANEOUS POEM
Published
14th Dec 2021 10:35am
14th Dec 2021 10:35am
Speaking Terms
I spoke to you again
in my dream last night
everything seemed fine
we were both relaxed
casually catching up on
all we’ve miss out on
from each other’s lives
as though we never
existed together
as if you weren’t always
shoving my words
down my throat
but then this time
I spoke
candidly
in my dream last night
everything seemed fine
we were both relaxed
casually catching up on
all we’ve miss out on
from each other’s lives
as though we never
existed together
as if you weren’t always
shoving my words
down my throat
but then this time
I spoke
candidly
#dreams
#honesty
#PowerOfWords
#MovingOn
#healing
74 reads
2 Comments
ANGER POEM
Published
12th Dec 2021 12:12pm
12th Dec 2021 12:12pm
State of Our Union
let’s talk about fear
of hearing excuses
for not trying harder
because all that matters
is that you’re fighting for
yourself and self-respect
you’re better than this
you owe it; to grow up
life isn’t fair
and sometimes
you have to swallow
your selfish pride
after a $2 pay cut
I am still thankful
to have a full time
job with benefits
but damned if I’m not
miffed and expressing it
right in the face
of upper management
damn near making ...
of hearing excuses
for not trying harder
because all that matters
is that you’re fighting for
yourself and self-respect
you’re better than this
you owe it; to grow up
life isn’t fair
and sometimes
you have to swallow
your selfish pride
after a $2 pay cut
I am still thankful
to have a full time
job with benefits
but damned if I’m not
miffed and expressing it
right in the face
of upper management
damn near making ...
#America
#money
#culture
#poverty
#college
82 reads
2 Comments
SELF POEM
Published
12th Dec 2021 11:18am
12th Dec 2021 11:18am
I am but a speck of sand -
meek amongst the land;
what if I am just
an ordinary
person
?
what if I am just
an ordinary
person
?
#identity
#SelfReflection
#minimalist
#philosophical
#choices
76 reads
10 Comments
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