Category: survive
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Polaroids of a Lighthouse
I admit I’m not the same women in the Polaroids anymore. I had to change to survive. To hold onto to the light that I thought had died. I spent time fighting to survive. Every note I sung off-key. Every quit moment full of contemplation and maybes. I still fill up with thoughts or you.…
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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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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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Event
I am performing tomorrow for How I Survived. Hope to see you there! Details: Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/137974765062238?ref=newsfeed Register to watch/join virtually: https://zoom.us/…/tJcvc–qqDMjEtySbmlKw9hAfOuf2YFBHrGe Sign up for the open mic (few slots available)https://forms.gle/bUEvLD8JqQRNCNFi8 Love always, Esha <3
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In Memory
In Memory Your eyes were soaked in the honey of hope Faint crows feet stood watch nearby No matter the time of day You would always laugh, smile And indulge in the happiness of life I can still recall The gray, thick curls falling loose To frame the contours of your face As…
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Cussing
Cussing is poverty the new curse word? is jobless a shocker? working for the man ain’t never brought me no lobster but it sho-nuff done ate up my time knowing that sometimes my days and nights aren’t mine i work based off employee boss design but what about my mind? and what about the…
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Bag Lady: Mind Vs. Heart
I was listening to Erykah Badu’s Bag Lady and I felt inspired. It is time to shed the old for the new and move into the phase of internal spring cleaning. I hope you enjoy the poetry: A table is set in front of you Take chances and believe Are you too pessimistic for…
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