ashleydawn : Writing

Your Hand is Nailed to My Wall

Your Hand is Nailed to My Wall

A Poem by ashleydawn


In the midstof thrashing sheetsand silent screamsBetween speeding tearsand please for comfortMy mind got oddly quietand a slight unexpectedchuckle esc..
Out of Focus

Out of Focus

A Poem by ashleydawn


She speaksRepeatsAsks for eye contactagainHer speech isout of focusBlurred and mixedwith the thoughtsfloating in my own mindAttempting to blockit all ..
Steps of Release

Steps of Release

A Poem by ashleydawn


The fragile china of my beingshakes with indecisionof where to turn,and how to expose my sin.She told meto speak to Himto prayand refrain fromconversi..
We Try Anyways

We Try Anyways

A Poem by ashleydawn


Have you ever experienced the pointless act of attempting to hide the fact that you're crying? The change of tone inflected on your voice and th..
Un-Prepared Like Always

Un-Prepared Like Always

A Poem by ashleydawn


I told myself to move the notebook closer to the nightstand. So that when, as anticipated, I was jolted awake by electrifying pulses of prose, I..
Let's Remove False Adjectives

Let's Remove False Adjectives

A Poem by ashleydawn


Occasionally is the word you use, but I'll replace it with my own; Habitually. Not the same you tell me. But agina, the truth it its never ..
Like a Band-aid

Like a Band-aid

A Poem by ashleydawn


You told me I needed to rip it off quickly, like a band-aid. If I had the nerve to interrupt your long winded speech, I would have told you that..
The Mistake of Sacrifice

The Mistake of Sacrifice

A Poem by ashleydawn


Oh Goodmorning! Welcome, welcome Young soon-to-bes Everyone, take a seat, let's get started now. You've all come with expectations I'm sure, ri..
Healing of the Soul

Healing of the Soul

A Poem by ashleydawn


Crouched in the hallway Curled by the window Face turned to the reflection, so you don't have to explain your tears Broken words I grasp between ..
Skipped a Step

Skipped a Step

A Poem by ashleydawn


I feel like I missed somethingor the steps got rearrangedI jumped ahead of the gameand completed the requirementsof maturity, almost.I missed the back..