Alicia Hirshey : Writing

Payton Speaks

Payton Speaks

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


A poem on autism.
Portraits of Courtney

Portraits of Courtney

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


Talent undefined Greater depth Than you or I Saying what must be said Don’t let her words go to your head. Cheating poets Stealing lines..
Tell It To The Judge

Tell It To The Judge

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


dissolution of marriage So the papers say Unresolved differences Is there any other way? Meaningless threats Stealing from within Who would ha..
California Dream

California Dream

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


Whimsical fairytale Sounds of the surf Never once wondering What is beneath the turf Playing on surfboards Laying in the sand Beautiful wonder..
Misery Needs Company

Misery Needs Company

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


Band tee’s Boyish flare He can turn my frown into a smile Just by being there Eyeliner charades Concert filled nights If only he knew I..
Fame Dazed

Fame Dazed

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


Hollywood glamour Retro chicBeautiful in glitterStop and steal a peak.Longing to be differentLosing sight of herselfStaying out with the boysIdealisti..
Helplessness

Helplessness

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


HelplessnessBy now should be easy for me to bare.But every time I turn aroundEverything I am wanted gets shot down.I’d feel like crapIf I were t..
Pretty Much Dead

Pretty Much Dead

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


Someone hand me a razorIt’s just one slitAll I need is to see my blood drip for a bitI can’t handle the painAnd it will take it all awayFo..
Pre-Labor Pains

Pre-Labor Pains

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


He’s still just a kidIt’s obvious he isn’t ready for this.He won’t stand up for meOr respect my wishes.It makes me wonderIf I ..
Prisoner of War

Prisoner of War

A Poem by Alicia Hirshey


All around me,All I see,People are dying.Don't do this to me.The sound of a gun,Is a sound, Unmistaking.Nobody needs it,Our lives it's over taking.My ..