April 29, 2024

your lies 

here i stand.
bare feet on the land,
staring up at the moon,
inevitably thinking about my tomb. 

why do i feel such desperation to do my best?
why does it feel like a rhinoceros is sitting on my chest?

the life begins to drain from my eyes
as i continue to listen to your lies.

i wonder if maybe it was something i did,
or if i should have just ran away and hid.

but no matter what led to this moment in time,
the way you made me feel, ultimately felt like a crime.

Featured Image: “Golden Moon” by Gertrud K. is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

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  • Genres: Poetry

    Influences: Maya Angelou, Sylvia Plath

    Writer's Statement: I write about anything and everything that sparks inspiration. I love getting my thoughts and inspiration down and sharing them with others. I prioritize letting myself write about what I truly want to write about, rather than what I think that I should write about.

    Awards & Distinctions: 2024 Hamilton Scholar

    Etcetera: I do tap and jazz dance, and have done it for 9 years. I enjoy volunteering in my community and am a volunteer for the Hey Sam youth help line. I enjoy going on long walks, journaling, and meditating, and helping those around me!! 🙂

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