Kaitlyn Raiford : Writing

Mistaken Actions

Mistaken Actions

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Lungs were filled with toxins. Livers were on their way to failing. Eyes were, of course, bloodshot red And arms and legs were flailing. ..
History Repeats Itself

History Repeats Itself

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Soft steps and a blank expression; Hands held close, hushed words exchanged. She is under his repression Much like I was when I had changed. Cau..
The Story Albert Thompson Told

The Story Albert Thompson Told

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Kenny, please don't turn your back to me.I'm standing here alone in the cold.My eyes are red, I'm bleeding, please...Don't leave me alone on this road..
Why Do We Settle for Insanity?

Why Do We Settle for Insanity?

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Your lips are moving but words don't escapeFrom the webs of deceit that are spun from your tongue.There are flies stuck in the tangling mess that find..
A Bad Boy a Better Choice?

A Bad Boy a Better Choice?

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


A poem that expresses my struggle in choosing between a boy who could get me in trouble, or a boy who I would get in trouble...
Chapter left Unwritten

Chapter left Unwritten

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


I guess that I was wrong to trust you-You've only done what I expected you to do.I fooled myself thinking this time would be different,But the fact th..
Light in the Fire

Light in the Fire

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Come on boy, why don't you pass me another cup?I'm feeling good,and you feel like you're in luck.So take out that joint,and let us light it up...We ca..
Albert Thompson

Albert Thompson

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


When you're standing alone in the bitterness of cold, And your feet can't seem to walk you down that road That you are so desperately begging them t..
Optimistic Eyes

Optimistic Eyes

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Optimistic eyes,Look upon me and tell me what you see.Take a mental note of all my flaws,And tell me what they add up to be.Gentle hands,Find my chest..
Beware the Beautiful Green

Beware the Beautiful Green

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


One strand of moss hangs from the treeThat sits by the setting sun.There it hangs, waiting lonelyAlthough itshanging has just begun.There have been ot..