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Mother's Day

A Poem by Amy J

Minds alike, time between We’re sisters, blue and fair Well you gave birth to me I s’pose But why go splitting hairs ..

Brother Brother

A Poem by Amy J

Brother brother, my only friendUpside down, around the bendRock pools, footfalls, snow and hailWe conquered all and never failedBrother brother my onl..

Untitled

A Poem by Amy J

Pen to paperTip to pageAn ancient taleA skill of ageMonumental plansEtched and drawnSummits and valleysDusk til dawnA constant companionTo those in th..

In Longing

A Poem by Amy J

I long for your eyes, to lock with mine.I long for your embrace, our breathing in time.I long for your proximity, the air in between.I long for your s..

Living Alone

A Poem by Amy J

The pile of dirty laundry The garden overgrown The stacks of washing up The plight of living alone The quiet evenings waiting The ..

'I'm fine.'

A Poem by Amy J

'How are you doing?' They ask.What do they care!'I'm fine.' I reply.They ignore my flat-tone, and thousand-yard stare.At least they've asked.Now they'..

Procrastination

A Poem by Amy J

The clock it ticksThe seconds drift byThe minutes roll fasterBut the hours, how they flyWhatever I feelHowever I tryThe clock is obstinateAnd so I am

The Therapist and Her Clock

A Poem by Amy J

How are you feeling? (she'd ask)I'd rather not sayMy thoughts for the stealingThey're mine! Get away!You're hindering not healing (Suffocating m..

Below and Beyond

A Poem by Amy J

Below and BeyondYou wouldn't believeIt's deeper than it looksAnd darker than it seemsBeneath this place of nightmarish dreamsThe real beast lurks, whe..

A Multifunctional Art

A Poem by Amy J

I'm sad I know.A tragedy from the start.Honesty. Disguised as poetry.A multifunctional art.