The Self-Fulfilled Prophecy
The Self — Fulfilled Prophecy
Baby— I know they hurt you bad
It makes me mad
That one person's actions
Could leave you feeling— so small and sad
My darling— it’s not just my view
How you were treated— was not your fault
Please belief this
It’s true
But you can’t shake it
You think the way they behaved
Was because of you
You were made to question ever...
Sunday 26th March 2023 9:49 am
These Jeans Do Well
These Jeans Do Well
My grandmother's expression
Shown through her hands
My father's habit
Of fitting in too many plans
My sister’s sass
My brother’s mystery
Scars and strength
Filtered down
From a refugee history
My mother's eyes
And ability to connect
My cousins' approach
To love and live without regret
Our pagan leaves
And celtic vines
...Saturday 11th March 2023 7:46 am
Just Show Up
Just Show Up
Job promotions
Given to people either great or corrupt
Major sporting medals
All achieved
Just because they showed up
They weren't the best
Or the worst
But they put their hat in the ring
And that placed them first
Whether it be love, ambivalence or disgust
Or whatever the fate
Even while feeling inadequate— or arriving a few minutes late
...Sunday 12th February 2023 10:08 am
The Back Up Choice
The Back Up Choice
Meaningful conversations continuing for days
Routine—dates—and times
Dissolving in to a haze
Cocktail bars
Fireworks—Metaphorical and real
Wonderous connection
Hard to conceal
A commitment made to a friend—the potential lover
Living so far away
While holding the hand— of another
And asking them to stay
I guess we all want to ha...
Tuesday 3rd January 2023 10:43 am
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