therisa : Writing

Trigger

Trigger

A Poem by therisa


Images swirlIn my mindOf a time.Long lostTo the mistOf my memory.Brought forthTo the presentBy an innocent sightOr sound.That most peopleWould smile a..
Balancing The Scale

Balancing The Scale

A Poem by therisa


HowDoes one measureThe worth of one'sSoul?WhenThey seeTheir inner selfAs tainted.PollutedBy a pastToo vileTo mention.WhereSelf-hatred isThe core emoti..
Untitled (April 16, 2013)

Untitled (April 16, 2013)

A Poem by therisa


A reflection of my inner self, at this moment.
A Reflection

A Reflection

A Poem by therisa


My feelings on the Boston Marathon's explosions.
42

42

A Poem by therisa


Sixty-six years agoA brave man namedJackie RobinsonStrolled forth.IntoThe public spotlightBy breakingBaseball's colour barrier.I will not pretendTo un..
Quality Of One's Life

Quality Of One's Life

A Poem by therisa


Excuse meBut I haveA favour to askOf you.Am hesitant to askDue to the reactionWhen this subjectIs discussed.ConcerningMedications usedTo treat peopleW..
My Muse's Darker Side

My Muse's Darker Side

A Poem by therisa


Part of my down side.
Another One?

Another One?

A Poem by therisa


Mental health
A Dirty Little Secret

A Dirty Little Secret

A Poem by therisa


AmA minorityWithin a minority.FearedAnd misunderstoodDriven to the marginsBy societyAt large.Even withinThe LGBT communityWe are treatedLike pariahsBy..
The Hidden Shadow

The Hidden Shadow

A Poem by therisa


To Holly and her struggle.