TO HEAL A BROKEN HEART I think I really pushed myself,To finish the poems, letters and stories in that collection; I gave my heart and soul to that book;And most importantly; I gave parts of me I didn’t even know I had; Whether the collection will be widely read;Or it will only be consumed by … Continue reading TO HEAL A BROKEN HEART
Depression
IT WAS MORE THAN EMPATHY
IT WAS MORE THAN EMPATHY I saw him struggle,And I never quite knew,What to make of it, I showed up,As best as I could,But I knew that was never enough. LOVE & PAIN
REST EASY G
REST EASY G Writing this now;I never thought,There were emotions that couldn’t be felt; Or rather,That it was possible, to feel everything all at once;And not be able to feel anything, because you can’t choose what emotion to feel; These last couple of days;It’s been slowly hitting me;And today feels like the crescendo; You lived … Continue reading REST EASY G
THE ONES WHO REMAIN
THE ONES WHO REMAIN The worst thing about mourning,The loss of a friend to suicide,Is the understanding,That it actually is,A possible way out; The realization,That someone you ate and laughed with;Actually took their lives;Leaves you with some comfort;That you are not alone; And that could push you over the edge,That could be the one thing;That … Continue reading THE ONES WHO REMAIN
ARE YOU SEEING SOMEONE?
I think a lot of people suffer in silence; we let the moment drown us, and more often than not, that’s the one thing that pushes us over the edge. Seeking help, doesn’t mean you are weak; it means you are conscious; it means that you understand that you can’t do this alone. ARE YOU … Continue reading ARE YOU SEEING SOMEONE?
SATIRICAL
SATIRICAL Many are the nights,I contemplated dropping architecture, It had me losing my mind,Had me struggling on the surface, Sleepless nights,My mental falling off, I wanted peace of mind,I wanted a happy life. LOVE & PAIN
THE LOVE NOT EXPLORED
With this piece, it was a lot about introspection - on meeting someone, a stranger, who could eventually, mean the world to you - but meeting them at the wrong time. It’s reminiscent, of a time yet to come, and of memories, moments and feelings; that could last a lifetime. THE LOVE NOT EXPLORED I … Continue reading THE LOVE NOT EXPLORED
SCARY HOURS
SCARY HOURS At times,We lose it; We come close to our own version of insanity;And those become the scary hours; Thankful to everyone that reached out;Grateful to you, for keeping me sane. LOVE & PAIN
ALWAYS SPREAD LOVE
I’ve lost too many friends, for me to remain silent about this. I wanted to make this poem personal, give a face to what this represents. Please be watchful, I am, because we are. Ubuntu! ALWAYS SPREAD LOVE I don’t know why people assume I’ll tell them of my struggles;Just because we are friends;I don’t … Continue reading ALWAYS SPREAD LOVE
LETTERS TO OLUDHE
LETTERS TO OLUDHE Jaber,No one can teach you to love your body;Not after what happened;That kind of trauma,Develops to self-hate;You loathe all the bits,That make you, you;But you are not alone;Those who survive,Are constant reminders;That it will get better. LOVE & PAIN
Oganga Mangiti 