Tag: safe

• April 9, 2026

  Silent Love

    Quiet distance moved between us Louder voices from friends and family silenced mine As though our connection was the furthest thing from your mind Our steady love was no longer present You went about your way I crossed my arms, cried my tears and wondered why you didn’t stay But I have no regrets…
• May 23, 2024

  The Process

  For years, I took chances but I made safe choices. I danced around feelings of discomfort. I felt that stepping outside of my comfort zone was too much of an inconvenience. But really it’s a matter of having faith. As time goes on and I see it slipping through my fingers like sand I recognize…
• April 13, 2024

  The Wind

  Steady, easy but moving forward  The warm breeze lifts my fro  The tight, brown coils, shift from left to right  It shakes like jelly  Then freezes in time  Like a cold case Wrapped up in truth  Transparent like words unspoken But it speaks with force Whenever you think it’s done blowing It just gets worse…
• April 11, 2023

  Bold Heart

  Image by efes from Pixabay The feeling dissipates But I still remember the warmth  I still crave the moment  Looking for the next opportunity  To be gathered up in caring arms  To be told that I will be kept  Safe from harm  To be well thought of  And loved in return  My heart awaits the chance of exchanging the…
• March 30, 2022

  No Safety

  Time = Peace  Safety is not safe  The wise travel for freedom  Finding peace in time Love always, Esha <3
• July 4, 2021

  Inside

  Inside There is a land Where you will be safe from the wind An oasis buried deep inside A home within a temple It stands against all odds No generator is needed here No refrigerator is required for nourishment If you look, there is food all around No matter how low you go Your spirit…
• February 7, 2021

  Stormy

  Stormy Sometimes there is no safe place… So we must look for comfort in the eye of the storm.   Love always, Esha <3
• November 19, 2020

  Muddled Start

  Muddled Start Unleash soothing rain fall on a mending heart Holding on to hope in a muddled start Two polar bears run miles across hills of melting snow Looking for someplace frozen and safe to go   Love always, Esha <3    
• November 1, 2020

  Cookout

  Cookout Lip smacking and R&B music wailing Can be heard across the street  Jovial voices saturated in’ emboldened jubilee    Teeth locking onto the tender flesh of barbecued beef Plaid patterned, picnic tables are side by side   Topped with full pans of decadent soul food Baked macaroni, roasted chicken, grilled polishes, Hamburgers, potato salad and…