February 2010
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In Multiples of Five
Keep washing,
Not once, but in multiples of five.
Keep shaking your head,
But only towards that perfect, white location on the wall,
Not once, but in multiples of five.
Keep your legs crossed as you shake,
Not once, but in multiples of five.
Never six.
Multiples of six are of disgust.
They won’t work.
Never six, but in multiples of five.
Obtrusive thoughts jumbled together,
Make you...
January 2010
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Alone
Alone
Always giving and giving
Never enough
Never receiving, never receiving
Breaking
Always loving and loving
Never enough
Never loved, never loved
Shattered
Always hoping and hoping
Never enough
Never hoped for, never hoped for
Broken
Always trying and trying
Never enough
Never wanted, never wanted
Alone
“If my heart stops beating every time I see you, does that mean a little piece of...”
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Make space for the 'we'
A series of events within the past year of my life have brought me to this realization. Other people’s problems are of much more importance to me than my own.
Friends and family who are so much more deserving of great things than I am are fighting harder battles. So, I find things easier when I put aside my own problems and indulge myself in the battles of others whom I care much more...
_____, I hate you.
You’re not smooth, you’re rough and you’re dry. Arms, I hate you.
You’re not thin and long, you’re big-boned and you’re a drag to shave. Legs, I hate you.
You’re not toned, you touch each other and you jiggle when I walk. Thighs, I hate you.
You’re not flat, you’re flabby and you’re unattractive. Stomach, I hate you.
You’re not...
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“Striving for the comfort of not knowing”
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