When the lights dim and the noise fades,And your juggling that fine line of loving yourself and thinking you’re better than others. When all the other soldiers have gone home, And your about to pour that drink, turn on that show, take that hit, Remember,Sometimes the only person left to battle is yourself.
Category: MENTAL HEALTH
Whimsy
What a beautiful line you balance.Taking in the world with grace,Gaining so much wisdom from being quiet, observant, stoic,Only to turn around and flip all that is stiff and serious, a jungle gym for your pleasure.Living between both worlds,Never hardening, only receiving.Softening at the perfect moments and finding room in the heaviest. Art by Teresa Moralez
Valor
You told me fear was necessary,That you loved your fear,That you respected your fear. That it brings the most clever out of you,Heightens every sense,Reveals your resilience under pressure. Teaches you how to best navigate a difficult situation. I sat in admiration,Thinking about how much stronger the world would be with more of you in … Continue reading Valor
Out of Sorts
I created this mountain,I planted each flower and tree,I placed each stone,I mapped every trail,I’ve climbed it blindfolded and barefoot without a scrape or stumble. And now I sit at the bottom looking up at a stranger,Disoriented and without a clue of how to get back to the top.
Let’s Play
You stick, you strangle, you shit, you stayHold space, take breaths, stay calm, don’t frayThat’s it, you’re it, knives out, Let’s play La Musa Guadalajara, Jalisco
Not a Feminist
You say you don’t call yourself a feminist.A different kind of heartache when it comes from our own. As if we don't bear enough of that. Tongue a razor very skilled in slashing I try not to let it take me,I try to understand. You say the word is too strong, too heavy, too masculine, too … Continue reading Not a Feminist
Relocate
It exploded into the sky and all I could think about was breathing. Stomach in my throat, I looked at the others frightened and holding hands. We were falling and I was stubborn, ready to go down alone. I closed my eyes making peace with all that was this complicated life. It was taking longer … Continue reading Relocate
Plateau
Elevated, flat, but going nowhere for a while, or possibly ever. I couldn't have thought of a better word. Traveled far and high, blistered feet, bloody knees only to stop, bottom out, flatten out, fade out into something that almost represented a mountain. Can you imagine? The humiliation of almost being a mountain and settling … Continue reading Plateau
Coffee Talk
I watched her soft adolescent hands fiddle the fake engagement ring on her finger, She spoke of wanting marriage. I wanted to tell her to wait. I wanted to tell her that boys suck every last bit of life out of girls her age. I wanted to tell her she needs more time to learn … Continue reading Coffee Talk
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