Mai L Nissen : Writing

Studying With an Agenda

Studying With an Agenda

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


When people get the idea that you are exciting and the answer to their problems and happiness.
A rose by any other name...

A rose by any other name...

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


The act of naming is not neutral... Words form the world.
Embrace, Extend, Extinguish

Embrace, Extend, Extinguish

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


A poem about individuality, identity through consumerism... a play on the strategy used by Microsoft: Embrace, Extend, Extinguish
I Do Not Wish to Hide

I Do Not Wish to Hide

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


Trying to accept that my resources are few when affected by depression; To plan my life around these factors to avoid going into a deeper depression t..
Waking In The Night

Waking In The Night

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


when it dawns on you, what has happened...
This Game Called Love

This Game Called Love

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


I do not like to settle, to live a lie. Loneliness and security is not love.
I Barely Remember Your Face

I Barely Remember Your Face

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


Trying to move on after a long relationship...
I Was Never Here

I Was Never Here

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


For whatever reason, some men see me, not for who I am, but rather for what they wish or need to see.
Location, Location, Location

Location, Location, Location

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


There are many truths, truth is often subjective, which is important to remember...
Final Pyre

Final Pyre

A Poem by Mai L Nissen


Description of a time with heavy depression that nearly broke me... Blaming hating myself for not being strong and able to do the things I used to do...