Hi, I'm Jenni

Dried-on tears force my eyes shut

This is not a movie, don’t say ‘’CUT!’’

I will no longer sit pretty

This is not about self-pity

This is about my sad truth

I use poetry to self-soothe

My trauma doesn’t make me weak

I taste the vomit, then speak

I hear my voice shake

I feel my body bake

I fall apart

I’m still; with a beating heart

I will not sit in place

What’s not said, is on my face

I’m not done

You need a break? I have none

I need to sleep, dried-on tears force my eyes shut

I can’t, my trauma is kicking me in the butt!

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

Brighter days are ahead for you; live and learn to overcome.
Best wishes

[Jenni Bailey]

I'm not there yet. All of my writing surround my past and my life experiences, so be kinder when you leave a review, because it's not that easy for me

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. Good speed ahead.

[Jenni Bailey]

Thank you for being respectful about this

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome respectfully

[Davidgeo]

I like your disposition here. You've got the power in you.

[Jenni Bailey]

thank you!

[Pete]

they say that. "what doesn't kill us makes u stronger." i wonder if any of "they" have lived with what plagues you. touching and making me stop and think when i trouble over insignificant little things. we could all use a new perspective sometimes ... :)

[Jenni Bailey]

Thank you for the kind review but I just want you to know just because you don't have the struggles I do, it doesn't mean your struggle is insignificant. Your struggles count too. You matter! You deserve to have your struggles paid attention to, no matter how little or big they are