Alexandra : Writing

Where Are You?

Where Are You?

A Poem by Alexandra


Nostalgia does not even cover itDads is playingI see a broken bumperAn inflatable bedA candle that never diesAnd a Bukowski bookIf my mind could ever ..
Abort Mission

Abort Mission

A Poem by Alexandra


Aborting is like giving birth all over again Spine pressure Tingling through every cord Contract Contract Crunch Crunch You see all differe..
I’m Not The Same

I’m Not The Same

A Poem by Alexandra


I’ve been alone For all my life I’ve spent years looking out windows Watching others While I sat and watch happiness come and lea..
An Instagram Like

An Instagram Like

A Poem by Alexandra


Long legs that can tower over you Honey-sickle skin that can melt into you Blonde hair that can leave strands on you Perhaps a bubbly personalit..
Currents

Currents

A Poem by Alexandra


A man is a liarA man denies harmBut, reeks of blameWhen you raise your handIs it the need to control?When you decide to look at anotherIs it the fear ..
Azul

Azul

A Poem by Alexandra


Did I ever tell you what giving birth feels like?It feels like a thousand pieces colliding at the same timePressure of a thousandBringing to light a b..
Present Tense

Present Tense

A Poem by Alexandra


When I look at our timelineIt was joy and nerveTo fall in loveJust because-It’s shockingFor the first time, I don’t want thisFor the first..
Untitled

Untitled

A Poem by Alexandra


Your greatest fear: The bomb that easily detonated, me
Hermana

Hermana

A Poem by Alexandra


Sister I made you my own When no one opened the door looking for you Sister I stood by your side Taking all those blows Sister I let you c..
Amygdala, I Can Hear You!

Amygdala, I Can Hear You!

A Poem by Alexandra


I write to preserve my patienceLyrical words can not be expressed when all you care about is taking off garmentsI leave it for 2 AMWhen the door is sh..