Category: alive
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Just a Thought: Heartache
I know it sounds like a load of stinking crap. But I thank God for heartbreak. The pain of it reinforces the reality that I’m still alive… and that’s something to be thankful for. Love always, Ayesha
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A Thank You to My Readers
I’m just gonna get it off my chest… My grandmother died last week. This is the third death I experienced in 10 months. First, my Father then my Auntie now this. So I stopped writing for a little over a week. I needed time to think. I needed time to take it all in. Ultimately,…
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Honest Heart
A drunken heart tells no lies. It speaks in thumps. It sighs and rests in-between beats. Keeping up with heavy moments. Staying instep with quickening feet. Pumping warm blood through cold veins. Moving against our lovers breast. We need to hear it, feel it. Pulsating through a willing chest to appreciate being alive. What’s the…
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Blue Screens
Digital excitement Turned into relationship slumber Don’t sleep on me Even when the electric stops following Love, God and work ethic is all you need But 2K beckoned louder Pay attention like it’s a 9-5 Though the things that give you pleasure Won’t keep you alive But never came to see about me Didn’t give…
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Dad’s Compass
Dad’s Compass You taught me how to get back up! How to dust off the dirt And keep on walking How to taste better tears But keep on talking You taught me how to survive How to address the hurt inside And stay alive How to move in a room of sharks And thrive You…
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Small Thought: Waiting
Waiting I’m excited to be alive I’m thankful I never thought life could taste so sweet Even in waiting, I wait in peace. Love always, Esha <3
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New Leaf
New Leaf Turn over a new leaf The old rustic hues Of yesteryear no longer suit you Spring ushers in fresh days Return to vibrant sunlight Rest easy in tantalizing shade Nestled in the snug embrace Of a temperate breeze swirling with change Veins crave the sway of upward movement While your spirit…
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Thankful
Thankful Where do we go from here? Nowhere but up Some people didn’t open their eyes this morning That’s why we are thankful To see the orange beams of a new day rise Gratefully granted another opportunity to get things right Happy for the additional time to strive Shoot, just be happy to be alive…
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Chicago Tourist
Chicago Tourist roof top views from sky scrapers leave unfamiliar eyes speechless the faces of tourists shine with excitement and wonder radiant rays bright enough to take you down under airplanes hoover over head we stare at them from foggy openings in the smog covered sky we watch trains blow smoke as they pass by…
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