Jessica J : Writing

Dancing with Trees

Dancing with Trees

A Poem by Jessica J


Relentless wind blows circular The branches with long tendrils Like twisted, crooked wire Seem tentatively attached at best With a serpentine s..
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

A Poem by Jessica J


Something inside is changing, Rearranging and engaging Within me a gleam of light Creep into bowels and crawl Contorting my rise to a fall Wh..
Time Travel

Time Travel

A Poem by Jessica J


In whines and tears she describes Adistraught memory of yesterday. Without blinking, I have acknowledged And allowed this outburst. How it's me sh..
Insomniak

Insomniak

A Poem by Jessica J


Goofy...not my style.
Secrete-cy

Secrete-cy

A Poem by Jessica J


And even though I have consistently tried to ignore this warm, tightness in my stomach, it continues. And I know the consequences, but the thou..
Can You Keep it a Secret?

Can You Keep it a Secret?

A Poem by Jessica J


When I was standing in the warm, wet grass, Feeling it come up between my toes, And too much blood was rushing to my head, All that would come to m..
Existed Inside Two

Existed Inside Two

A Poem by Jessica J


And I question, without you would there be me? We have existed for so long in a house, a car, a yard. There is no signal to notify when the ride is ..
Suicide Ballot

Suicide Ballot

A Poem by Jessica J


I wrote this when I was about 15 years old, (I am 26 now) but I love it and it is one of the best pieces I have written, but would love to revisit it ..
Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking

A Poem by Jessica J


coded with an underlying expression, your deviousintent falls on deaf ears. I am cornered and condemned without a rope to climb out tight-lippedref..
Expectations

Expectations

A Poem by Jessica J


Demonstrating a sense of knowledge Makes my sorrow somewhat less… A selling of the truth To the unconcerned. I really shouldn't be so purpl..