therisa : Writing

Whom Am I?

Whom Am I?

A Poem by therisa


Someone used a word, which I am uncomfortable, in accepting for myself.
Memories Of A Bygone Era

Memories Of A Bygone Era

A Poem by therisa


Memories of Oma and Opa.
Accepting And Moving On

Accepting And Moving On

A Poem by therisa


Etched deepWithin my soulAre the wordsWhich I willNever forget.Of a lifetimeLong abandonedLaying in ruinsAmong love's debris.Tell myselfWords don't hu..
The Human Question

The Human Question

A Poem by therisa


A cypherModern day enigmaFeared by many.YetAn ancient occurrenceWithin society.Natural part of lifeBut some view itAs perverted.An abominationTo the u..
Dude Looks Like A Lady

Dude Looks Like A Lady

A Poem by therisa


Has societyBecome so shallowThat looks areEverything?By choosingNarrow categoriesIn the wayWhich one classifiesMale/female.DeterminingWhat is appropri..
Untitled (April 29, 2013)

Untitled (April 29, 2013)

A Poem by therisa


UghMy monthly choreBegins anewOnce more.How I wishI could performThis taskWithout leavingMy apartment.ButWho will getThe coins neededFor the laundry m..
Learning To Step Into The Light

Learning To Step Into The Light

A Poem by therisa


PleaseBear with meAs I amA strangerTo positive attention.Having spentToo yearsAs the objectOf hate and ridicule.WhereMy internal voiceHas becomeA sour..
By The Grace....

By The Grace....

A Poem by therisa


I knowThe name of my angelsWho saved meDuring my time of despair.WhenThe world wasA darker and bleaker placeFilled with shameAnd despair.Hard to belie..
Making History

Making History

A Poem by therisa


Thank youJason CollinsFor having the courageTo come forth and proclaimThe truth:You are gay.Never thoughtThis day would comeDuring my lifetimeOr the n..
A Plea

A Plea

A Poem by therisa


To overcome a reader's block.