How do you deal when you have a bunch of thoughts crowding in your head? I...
When I have a bunch of topics that I want to write about, I just write down a bulleted list of them in my writing notebook, in order by preference. So I put the topic I most want to write about at the...
View Article"I need to stop falling in love with my idea of people."
“I need to stop falling in love with my idea of people.” - note to self (via detachs)
View ArticleI just wanted you to know how much of an inspiration your blog is to me. I'm...
Thank you so much! I’m honored that you use my posts for reference.Have a great day, and keep writing! :)
View ArticleWhen will I stop thinking about my first love? It's been three years and it...
The term “first" loves proves that if there’s a first, then there must be a second.The first one just gets you warmed up for whoever comes later.It’ll be worth it, no matter how long it takes.
View Articledear depression: a love letter
The first time we met you wore black skinny jeans with oneof those belts adorned with metal spikes, the kind of outfitthat screamed “leave me alone, I’d rather be by myselfthan talking to you." When we...
View ArticleI love the way you split stanzas. What inspires you to do it that way?
Thank you! And sorry to disappoint, but nothing really inspires me to do it that way. It’s a very common way of writing poetry; it’s called enjambment. :)
View ArticleI used to write all the time. Then one day I just stopped. No reasoning, that...
Ahh that’s absolutely wonderful! I’m thrilled that you’ve started writing again and I’m happy that my blog played a part in making that happen.Thank you for following my work, and have a wonderful day! :)
View Article"When she broke your heart, did she also crack your spine so you would always...
“When she broke your heart, did she also crack your spine so you would always fall in her direction?” - Lauren Bullock
View ArticleWe’re only young and naive still We require certain skills The mood it...
We’re only young and naive still We require certain skills The mood it changes like the wind Hard to control when it begins The bittersweet between my teeth Trying to find the in-betweens Fall back in...
View Article"Across from me at the kitchen table, my mother smiles over red wine that she...
“Across from me at the kitchen table, my mother smiles over red wine that she drinks out of a measuring glass. She says she doesn’t deprive herself, but I’ve learned to find nuance in every movement of...
View ArticleI started a very small project in which I scribble two/three verses everyday....
I think that titles are a very important part of every poem. Of course it’s really optional, but I think that even just for organizing purposes, it would be easier to remember your favorite poems if...
View ArticleMy ship went down In a sea of sound. When I woke up alone I had everything: A...
My ship went down In a sea of sound. When I woke up alone I had everything: A handful of moments I wished I could change And a tongue like a nightmare that cut like a blade.Give me therapy. I’m a...
View ArticleI've been writing for some time, not very common histories; but to me...
Here’s my advice, and it’s very simple:Ignore the comments that are only filled with insults and rude words. That’s not constructive because it won’t help you improve. Delete them and don’t even bother...
View Articlen0-vacancy: "Deciding how many bites were too many, how space...
n0-vacancy:"Deciding how many bites were too many, how space she deserved to occupy"Shrinking Woman - Lily MyersVery powerful poetry about eating disordersFantastic. Take a few minutes out of your day...
View Article"Remorse" Part of my new project Brain Notes. "I regret a lot of...
"Remorse"Part of my new project Brain Notes."I regret a lot of the words I said to you, but mostly I just regret you."
View ArticleMeatloaf girl hung out with the boy last night. We sat and talked in my back...
NO WAY THAT IS AWESOME!Thanks for sending me these updates; I love reading them!And to think that it all started because you sent him the word “meatloaf" on a Facebook chat message!!I’m happy for you c:
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