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Rhymes with Pain

A Poem by Courtney

Liberation sought with liquid, a drop to clear my mind. An attempted illusion of indifference That is seen through every time. Your lenses pie..

Save Me

A Poem by Courtney

The first that was stolen, was when I was a child. The devil came to take The innocent yet wild. Thick forests and trees— My playground..

Ode to my Mother

A Poem by Courtney

You were my best friend, How could you do it? I obviously never knew you Or the things you were capable of. I wouldn’t have gone through..

Confession

A Story by Courtney

I held it inside. I knew it coming, I said, so I was okay. I went on normally. I don’t let people see me sad, and I especially don’t cry..

Ode to my Father

A Poem by Courtney

You are the reason. You are the one that made me scared. You are why I am not afraid of anything. You are the reason for my lies. You are why..

Modern Day Drifter

A Story by Courtney

Makeup, hair dryer, dresses - I didn't need them. The true definition of necessity, I carried on my back. This was the first step in my liberation. ..

Dreaming of Paris

A Poem by Courtney

The dreams are surreal. I lie in bed preparing for sleep. I traveled thousands of miles to lie in this bed. I worked so hard to travel those mile..