Tag: survive

• December 31, 2023

  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.…
• February 13, 2022

  Honest Rant: Normal

  This isn’t a poem. If you don’t like rants you should avoid this post at all costs! The last two years have taught me a lot about myself. For the longest time, I tried to fix all the quirky things about my personality. Attempting to blend in, be nonchalant and take it easy has been…
• November 1, 2021

  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…
• October 6, 2021

  Cage

  Cage It takes more than sticks and stones To rattle my cage To bring ache and break to my bones We were born into this world with no one… But we refuse to survive alone Love always, Esha <3
• January 10, 2021

  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…