Kaitlyn Raiford : Writing

The Fight Inside One's Mind

The Fight Inside One's Mind

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


A part of me now wonders if I have made the right choices-But sitting up in bed, I drown out the ringing voices.Up inside my head, there are beings wh..
Equal to Man

Equal to Man

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


I will be nothing more than abeauty-But Iespecially will benothing less.Hiding behind theartificial simplicityI amtruly and secretlycomplex.It is expe..
Entirely Enough

Entirely Enough

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


I am so glad that I've seen your face-I don't think I'd know beauty if I didn't.You're expressions are entirely gentle-Your smile soft and contagious...
Hell on Earth

Hell on Earth

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Poisoned air and burning skies. Air filled with smoke and crystal ice. Blood spilling to the ground- Here in life, Hell is found. Lips move, but..
A new story I begin

A new story I begin

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


My feet slow as I approach The colorful crowd of the costumed. There is a boy, and I already know, Who's repulsive ways have consumed. I do not ..
26th of October

26th of October

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


I cannot deny that my memory is quite fuzzy,but there is a bit that I do stillremember-such as how we were both high and buzzingon the 26th of October..
Temptation to Murder

Temptation to Murder

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


The anger boils deep inside But I refuse to let it out. Although I cannot deny That I wouldn't mind opening my mouth. I'd also like to take a ba..
Greatest Dream

Greatest Dream

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


You compare him to such monsters as Seth and Tom-and yet you have never seen his face.You automatically conclude that he is wrong,and that clearly you..
Two Embers

Two Embers

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


Please don't make this any harder-You told me you'd respect my choice.You asked me honestly not to hold backBut your drowning out my voice.Yes, I do, ..
Moment of Realization

Moment of Realization

A Poem by Kaitlyn Raiford


With your smile comes a glimpse of hope,and though I should I do not feel wrong.Instead I tighten my hands on this rope,and try my bestto keep myself ..