Wisdom of the Fireflies
the evolution of language / instills within you / a fear of darkness / the dark is burdened / with memories of despair / troubled souls haunting / trapped in purgatory / insidious around us / insidious inside us /…
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the evolution of language / instills within you / a fear of darkness / the dark is burdened / with memories of despair / troubled souls haunting / trapped in purgatory / insidious around us / insidious inside us /…
Read moreDeeper spiritual processes arrived as I broke down. In the latter half of 2023, I began praying before bed. At first it was a couple nights per week. Now, I pray every night. I also have conversations at various moments every day with…
Read moreI found joy in the golden glimmer/ Of flowers patched along pavement/ Police cars parked nearby but/ “Life!” scream the petals/ The possibility of beauty near pain/ The distant wheels squealing beneath the passing train/ They take you away, anywhere/…
Read moreMaybe, you like me? And you say yes.
One day, we’ll be the cutest.
Read moreWhat is it to love? / Is it turning my cheek and dodging the first kiss / Because I could hardly believe that I was someone he might miss?
Read moreTo all these Laurens I have known, You are no longer with me. I honour you for your lessons, joys, immense growth and pain. I am now anew. Past Laurens, you tried your best. You had good intentions. You also caused pain. You learned so…
Read moreYou won’t make it / And you can’t fake it / Your voice not strong enough / Anxiety cramping your chest / Such a brilliant mind / Don’t waste your time / Performant is just an act / You’ll never…
Read moreAll the screaming, diving onto the bed / Punching pillows, tears staining the sheets / My face, the softness of my heart / Spilling over with gut-wrenching confusion.
Read moreOften I fear / I will never bloom / Yet I see the others / Step into their glory / And I feel myself / Sturdier and more understanding
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