#poetry – Prescribing

Truth in Another’s Mouth

I seem to be on a trend at the moment! I’ve been thinking about what truth is, what belongs to us and what truth belongs to others and what that all means. I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to lie to yourself and how much it can shock your mind and body whenContinue reading “Truth in Another’s Mouth”

Sometimes Pictures Lie

Unfiltered #throwbackthursday. This photo comes up on my Facebook memories every year and it always takes me back because this day was such a complicated day. I was out with friends and outwardly was having an awesome day but I was so depressed during this time. And this day internally was one of the lowestContinue reading “Sometimes Pictures Lie”

Speak Truth to Yourself

Speak truth to yourself In whatever fashion you will Whether loud, or angry Or in slow measured tones Tell yourself the things they no one else dares. Like a shrink to his delusional patient. Be patient and speak truth to yourself. Speak to the inner man. Speak to the Child and the mother. Speak toContinue reading “Speak Truth to Yourself”

Keeping My Hands to Myself

All I think about is how much I want you to survive. When you were fourteen, I told you: You can be anything you want to be, just don’t be a statistic I told you: “We live on the wrong side of town and I know, they know Your name not because they want toContinue reading “Keeping My Hands to Myself”