Askew : Writing

You Don’t Matter

You Don’t Matter

A Poem by Askew


I’m laughing because you think you hold a place in my heart You think you matter to me That I’ll cry if you leave What you don’t ..
Medusa Is My Mother

Medusa Is My Mother

A Poem by Askew


Medusa is my motherAs she is mother to all of usMedusa was hurt by PoseidonAs I was hurt by men twice my ageMedusa was found and comforted by AthenaIn..
F**k BDSM

F**k BDSM

A Poem by Askew


Do you know what I've learned about myself? What I've realised? I understand now. I get it. The reason I like my sex so rough and violent and borderli..
What Better Way to be in Pain?

What Better Way to be in Pain?

A Poem by Askew


"Little Death" The French were right about that one
Thinner and Weaker

Thinner and Weaker

A Poem by Askew


I look like I was conjured up by Tim Burton My skin is pale and becoming paler everyday I’m barely skin and bones, all sharp angles and thinni..
Sweet Wine and Cigarettes

Sweet Wine and Cigarettes

A Poem by Askew


I wrote this while drunk and sad
Somehow Alone

Somehow Alone

A Poem by Askew


I’m loved And yet I’m alone I’m happy But I have a death wish Late at night When I’m the only one awake My pain makes ..
The Pretty Friend

The Pretty Friend

A Poem by Askew


“You’re so beautiful.” “I wish I looked like you.” “You’re definitely the pretty friend.” &ld..
Third Time’s the Charm

Third Time’s the Charm

A Poem by Askew


Throughout history in a million different religions, three is considered a lucky or sacred number. In every great series, all movies and shows are f..
Love Isn’t Enough

Love Isn’t Enough

A Poem by Askew


Love isn’t enough to hold us together. We’re both unhappy, and it isn’t fair to either of us to continue. I love you, and I know you..