I Am Svetlana : Writing

A Sheep Like Me

A Sheep Like Me

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


For a sheep like myself,on the days my sickness talks to me,it's like a ship & sea together.The mind holds a million different words,yet I bite my..
From Victim to Survivor

From Victim to Survivor

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


The meaning of survivalfrom a former victim:Their hands on your skinis what destruction looks like.When you are raw,everyone seems to havethose strang..
Hostage Love

Hostage Love

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Yesterday, you spoke to me,making me believe thatendings are still magical.There's a light you still holdwhich brought you backto a girl who survived ..
Bad Wolves

Bad Wolves

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Staring out the window,admiring fragments of sunshine.With the patchwork of time,some lovers come and go.If only our minds didn't rememberthe bad wolv..
The Devil's Gift

The Devil's Gift

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


The man with the gunheld monsters beyondour understanding.A sweet voice kepthaunting him,a bit poisonous.Eyes alive, dangerous.Ashes on his face.Drink..
Sad Smiles

Sad Smiles

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Driving in the rain whiledemons badgered me.I've been blue.Horribly fragile.Keep your distance.Up and out.Alone, period.Small, sad smiles.Perhaps ther..
Ink Shield

Ink Shield

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Look at me--I am only one person.Always an outsider.Always separated.Using ink like knives.My shield against scars,against the nightmares.I do not fea..
Baby Bird

Baby Bird

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Ghostly letters proved thatunder every roof holds a story.Theprivilege of life.The plan of the Unnamed God.I cannot deny the beauty ofthe last time I ..
Destined to Be

Destined to Be

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


I wished I was a storyinside a book.A girl blessed witha vivid imagination.It's your turnto ruin me.Your hand in minewhere it belongs.I think I'm goin..
All That's Left

All That's Left

A Poem by I Am Svetlana


Poison sippedby innocent lips.Another night lostin paradise.A lingering kiss,sweet and sugary.If only time could stop,our hearts stranded on the shore..