elani : Writing

self-sabotage

self-sabotage

A Poem by elani


justification
Confession

Confession

A Poem by elani


This is an honest look at an honest girl
Speaking of Matters with the Heart

Speaking of Matters with the Heart

A Poem by elani


"Do you remember Patrick?" my heart asks me. Yes, I reply, It's not like it was that long ago. "Do you remember how he hurt me?" N..
Oh, the Bovine!

Oh, the Bovine!

A Poem by elani


Again, he stood still as he saw me break in two. He held her hand as he saw mine tremble, smiling at her, laughing with her -- killing me. There is no..
Emptiness is her name

Emptiness is her name

A Poem by elani


If you’ve ever questioned Empty, don’t expect an answer. She quits you as you should quit her, living quietly and without recognition of t..
Telephone

Telephone

A Poem by elani


It rang last night, breaking the silence that caressed my simple sleep. That silence I have come to know in your absence has made me weak. I find no c..
Heat

Heat

A Poem by elani


it is so hot, even the simple cotton sheet has become cumbersome. i cannot sleep alone, yet i cannot sleep next to you. you're body's heat nearly boil..
Skin Deep

Skin Deep

A Poem by elani


I lay open on this cold table waiting for all to examine me. It is as if my chest had been snagged on a hook attached to the doorway I entered through..
Wind chimes Speak Louder Than You

Wind chimes Speak Louder Than You

A Poem by elani


Wind chimes speak louder than you. Single notes carry words, dancing on the toes of a tumbling breeze. Like water falling; a drip of reflection ..
Defeated, Deflated

Defeated, Deflated

A Poem by elani


Anger does not grow where defeat only deflates. Suppressed tears destroy the dam that is my facade As romantic hope stirs only to be thwarted; Thwa..

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