Amy : Writing

My Side

My Side

A Poem by Amy


I am divided, between two people that I love, every week it alternates, his house, than hers, different bedrooms, separate furniture, random ..
Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors

A Poem by Amy


Behind closed doors, you don’t know me, you can’t see me, or what I’m doing, you can only trust that I’m safe. Be..
Under the Knife

Under the Knife

A Poem by Amy


I've never had surgery before (knock on wood) but I think this is what it feels like
The Famine

The Famine

A Poem by Amy


A scarce supply of food, dirty water, shelter that barely covers my head, no education, helping out my mother, my brother is sick in bed. I th..
First Kiss

First Kiss

A Poem by Amy


I inhale as you lean into me, my heart pounds with excitement, while my brain screams anxiously, I feel my pulse quicken through my body, inside I..
Failure

Failure

A Poem by Amy


I am losing at this game of life, I have been knocked off the game board, replaced. I didn’t cross the finish line, I came in last. I am ..
Lies

Lies

A Poem by Amy


As we lie to ourselves are we destroying our soul? Should we trust one another? Help each other get through the pain? The thought of leaving you al..
The Truth

The Truth

A Poem by Amy


Life Spoken words Memories Dancing Freedom Choice Experience Winning Losing Intimacy Creation Beauty Wisdom Courage Radiance Trust Hap..
Forbidden Love

Forbidden Love

A Poem by Amy


Like a sacred fruit, I am watching you, longing for your taste, dreaming of your sweet embrace. But I can’t be with you, I am forbidden...
Stop

Stop

A Poem by Amy


Stop Don’t move Stay still Control yourself Take a pill Close your eyes Fight your tears Don’t let yourself lose Face your f..