Shayla Sayer : Writing

Take Heed

Take Heed

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


im not sure where this came from. feedback is welcome.
Bright Colors (Are you Compensating For Something?)

Bright Colors (Are you Compensating For Something?..

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


I’ve placed neon band aids on my heart Trying to keep myself from tearing it apart Perhaps in pieces, it won’t hurt so bad. Maybe witho..
my 30 day challenge, now finished.

my 30 day challenge, now finished.

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


30 day self harm challenge 1. How long have you been self harming? Discuss why you started. I started self-harming back when I was ending 8th gra..
Shadow Kin

Shadow Kin

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


The ceiling closes in A child will die tonight Stripped from the innocenceand purity A soul, forever tarnished Remains, bearing testament To a wa..
Wrong

Wrong

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


What is required To tempt a man? What must one do To tear from another his very being In which lies his morals and beliefs? What is required ..
Suffocation

Suffocation

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


I fell asleep holding your hand But awoke with no one there. Afraid of the loneliness That suddenly crashed down upon My half-asleep head… ..
I Hope I Fall From the Edge

I Hope I Fall From the Edge

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


Perhaps falling in the future may be a bad idea. I stand on the edge of the chasm The chasm of oblivion And stare into its dark blue depths. I sta..
I Feel Cold

I Feel Cold

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


I thrive in the extremes. I have yet to learn how to hold you near, But keep you away from my heart… So I simply do as I have taught myself...
Sea of Regret

Sea of Regret

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


i wrote this poem for my younger brother, who is "drowning" himself in drugs and alcohol... this poem is a tribute to him, although it is unlikely tha..
Butterfly Wing Caress

Butterfly Wing Caress

A Poem by Shayla Sayer


His grip is strong Commanding and possessive… But not in a bad way. I do not feel owned, as an object would be… I just feel adored. ..