therisa : Writing

Observations On A Cold January Day

Observations On A Cold January Day

A Poem by therisa


A bright sunny skyGreets your eyesBelying the truthWhich existsIn reality.Of windsWho love to dineUpon your shivering soulCaring notAbout your social ..
The Doll

The Doll

A Poem by therisa


A long poetic short story about acceptance.
Judging By Appearence

Judging By Appearence

A Chapter by therisa


I do not understandWhy it is importantFor meTo be wearing skirtsAnd dressesAll the time.HonestlyI have never seen youWearing anythingRemotely consider..
Building Blocks

Building Blocks

A Poem by therisa


Although 12 years have pastSince that fateful dayIn mid-NovemberI find myselfStill needing youDad.Of you being thereWhen lifeSeem to beOverwhelming me..
Landmine

Landmine

A Poem by therisa


The news Of having to start insulinIs hitting meLike a bull elephant.Knocking me offOf my proverbial feetAs the doctor explainsThis latest twistIn the..
Aftermath

Aftermath

A Poem by therisa


She stood aloneOn the front porchWhose paint was fastFading awayUnder Nature’s harsh touchBut she did not care.As she waitedQuietly for the visi..
An Attack

An Attack

A Poem by therisa


Strange how peopleJust walk by youWhen you are strugglingWith your mental healthUpon the subway.As ifYou could catch itFrom meOn your journeyTo work.E..
Losing It All

Losing It All

A Poem by therisa


StrangeHow some thingsAre remembered by usWhile others are tossed Onto the scrapheap of timeForgotten As a temporary blipIn time.Even thoughWe try des..
The Grand Old Game

The Grand Old Game

A Poem by therisa


I find myselfDreaming of March 1stWhen the true sign Of Spring arrival happensWith the start Of baseball’s Spring training.Sounds of A thrown ba..
Riding The Edge

Riding The Edge

A Poem by therisa


Warning: contains very dark imagery, maybe not suitable for all reviewers.