I learned long agoHow to stand alone.My identityMy feelingsMy strengthActed as shield.SlowlyI learned to shareOpenly and freelyAll of mePublicly.I share my darkest secretsMy struggles and my pain.My anxiety and my depressionMy DCD and NVLDMy autism.I share the times I’m wrongI share the times I’m rightI share the times I triedFailed and learned.I share my strengthsIContinue reading “Poem: Why I Share”
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Poem: Escaping Demons
I run through the nightMy feet pound the groundMy pulse beatsAnd breath quickensThe demons bite at my heels.I swim through the waterFocus on breath after breathStroke after strokeThe demons swim behind me.I move in ancient patternsAs I practice my Tai ChiSweat covers my bodyEnergy flows through meThe demons lurk just out of sight.I do myContinue reading “Poem: Escaping Demons”
Poem: Chen Tai Chi
It starts slow.I moveIn perfect control.SlowlyThe rhythm speedsAnd energy flowsSuddenly it stops.I’m just getting startedFaster and fasterI move.Sweat drips downMy naked torsoFinally readyI take up the blade.The dance begins againMore lethal this timeMore demanding.Cold steel flashesBody movesAnd I amOne with the Spirit.For a momentThe cosmic tumblers align.The moment is gone too soonBut with each danceMyContinue reading “Poem: Chen Tai Chi”
Poem: Be Sad
When the waters rise;When lonelinessDespair and fearFill your heartLike some black tide;Do not push them down.Do not avoid.Do not be ashamed.Let the floodgates openBe sad.Feel the dark emotions rageEmbrace the pain.Only by embracingCan you truly let go.
Poem: Struggle To Rise
I struggle to rise To throw off the covers Boldly face the world Fear keeps me abed It saps my strength Clouds my mind Paralyzes my body The burden is too much I am compelled to sink Back into the dark Morning after morning I fight to wake Each time I succumb to fear IContinue reading “Poem: Struggle To Rise”
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