Gaia Octavia : Writing

Tilling by Hand

Tilling by Hand

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


I am treading empty airand I've swallowed all that's therebut no matter how I tryI'm still not going anywhereThough I've been running all my lifeI fou..
Silent Sorrow

Silent Sorrow

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


Gentle willow,how easy it isto forget the worldwithin your embraceSurrounded by rustling tendrils,peace and love seemso easily within reachuntil I ste..
Windswept

Windswept

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


Raging like a violent storm best keep your distance my hairs are raised and my lightning is about to strike
Prometheus

Prometheus

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


I wonder, dear Prometheus,if you ever truly realized that your love for mudmade you as vulnerableas any mortal man
Trust No One

Trust No One

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


Old, ground-in fears claw up my neck hold my life hostage and keep me in check A tattered mind riddled with anxiety keeps me at long length f..
Nom de Plume

Nom de Plume

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


The heavy cloak of anonymity,wrapped warm and thick around megives me freedom to breatheand courage to be myselfwithin my cloak, I am safely nakedwith..
From Time to Time

From Time to Time

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


The practiced dullness of my affectionscan be startled by wayward charmor candid caress of wind upon my cheekwhich can transport me to a timebefore I ..
Through These Eyes

Through These Eyes

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


As sober as a nun who has lost her faithas useless as a dancer who's lost her gracea life unraveled by tired mindleft weary from a life unkindI remain..
Masquerade

Masquerade

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


When pretty prose fail to pacify, And the wisdom of words shortly fall, This is when I pick up my pen And tear - brick by brick - down my wall. ..
My Fellow Tortured Souls

My Fellow Tortured Souls

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


Where are you,my fellow tortured souls?Those of you who havelived through traumaor are drowning in it still?If only your cracks were visible so I knew..