Emily Leonard : Writing

Presents for Me

Presents for Me

A Poem by Emily Leonard


You told me today you wanted to get me something. Your eyes cast down when I told you no "I just wanted to get you something nice" Do you not und..
Sleepy Face

Sleepy Face

A Poem by Emily Leonard


I fell asleep picturing your faceNot the one creased with worryOr hiding back painNot the one that looks so tiredAnd sometimes defeatedBut your sleepi..
Monogamous Friends With Benefits

Monogamous Friends With Benefits

A Poem by Emily Leonard


You ask me what we areAnd I can't say that I knowSo I will tell you what I do know and what I don'tI know that you live 2 hours and 47 minutes awayTha..
Breaking Down

Breaking Down

A Poem by Emily Leonard


When you tell him you're in agonizing pain and he acts concerned The excitement builds to levels that match the pain Is this him caring? The though..
Life's Painting

Life's Painting

A Poem by Emily Leonard


You want my life to be a painting, but how can I paint when every time I get something down on paper, right before I get the finest of details sketche..
Choked

Choked

A Poem by Emily Leonard


I try screaming but my throat is Being closed by a voice in my head. A tiny thing with the strength of stone, Its only purpose is wanting me dead. ..
Two Doors

Two Doors

A Poem by Emily Leonard


When you walked through the door,I was confused.Not in a bad way but in the "why is this tan blonde surfer (probably does a lot of pot) wanting to mee..