therisa : Writing

Two Of My Favourite Things

Two Of My Favourite Things

A Poem by therisa


There are two thingsI never get tired ofWaking up in the morningTo the sightOf my growing breastsGreeting meEvery morning.The other thing isHearing ot..
How Do I Describe My Writing?

How Do I Describe My Writing?

A Poem by therisa


If you ask meHow I would Describe my writingWould find myselfSayingNon-rhyming free verse.As my unconscious mindSpeaking out loudTo the worldThrough m..
Afternoon Delight

Afternoon Delight

A Poem by therisa


A woman stares outHer apartment windowSeeing yet not seeingThe changing worldAround her.Her thoughtsThousand kilometres agoIn the distance pastTotally..
Why The Distance?

Why The Distance?

A Poem by therisa


Do not understandHow a parent can Easily accept being told By their adult childThey have mental health problems.Yet find it almost impossibleEven afte..
Patchwork Grrl

Patchwork Grrl

A Poem by therisa


SmallPatchwork dollPlaced with love and careOn the top shelfEasily overlookedBy people.What chance doesA simple stuffed doll haveAgainst a fine porcel..
The Appointment

The Appointment

A Poem by therisa


Poetic short story about starting hormones
My Father's Daughter

My Father's Daughter

A Poem by therisa


Hello dadI know It's been a long timeSince our last conversationIn 1998.The night before Your fatal heart attackEnding your painMercifully.There isOnl..
Faerie Tale

Faerie Tale

A Chapter by therisa


Within my mindThe West Side Story soundtrackPlays continuouslyMissing the occasional beatLike a well played piece Of old vinylWhose grooves Are wearin..
Declaration Of Me

Declaration Of Me

A Poem by therisa


Why is itPeople think Because I am On EstrogenI have lost my mind.As ifThe Estrogen is Wiping awayWhatever logic And reasonI might have.When in realit..
My Armour

My Armour

A Chapter by therisa


I never understandWhy people feel the needTo classify meAs either Male or female.As if this Would make a differenceIn whom I am.I am Neither yet bothA..