Jemima Laing : Writing

The seven-headed hydra

The seven-headed hydra

A Poem by Jemima Laing


The seven-headed hydra Sits upon its throne The seven-headed hydra Throws us a bone The seven-headed hydra Takes what we hold d..
You're a mess

You're a mess

A Poem by Jemima Laing


I like to sit in the back of pickup trucks And wave my arms around I like to feel the wind in my hair And to pretend like I can fly..
Thoughts in ink

Thoughts in ink

A Poem by Jemima Laing


I've found my inspiration It's now so close to me Something I'd never seen Which makes me wonder Just where the hell I've been ..
Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams

A Poem by Jemima Laing


Every night when I fall asleep I hold your pillow close to me Pretending that it is you in my arms Instead of overstuffed cloth ..
Epitaph

Epitaph

A Poem by Jemima Laing


If you look here and feel sorry For someone you likely never knew It's okay; don't shed your tears for me I laughed and I cried I l..
Let's Dance

Let's Dance

A Poem by Jemima Laing


Let us dance Under the multitude of stars Let us dance tonight As the moon lights the sky Let's dance the night away And enjoy th..
Petty

Petty

A Poem by Jemima Laing


I just want to be clear I really don't like you You who shall remain nameless You who remind me of a gnat How I wish to squish you ..
Inadequate

Inadequate

A Poem by Jemima Laing


You, are so godsdamned frustrating Every poem I try to write Whether it be about you Or how I feel Absolutely, unfailingly, sucks ..
Paralysis

Paralysis

A Poem by Jemima Laing


Perfect, mind-numbing, life-changing fear As I step out into the real world One small step out of my house One giant leap out of my comfort-zone ..
Messages from the grave

Messages from the grave

A Poem by Jemima Laing


I see, see you Really, really Ido I thought you knew, knew I can't, can't talk that well I case you couldn't, couldn't tell Ionce fell, fell ..