Emmy J.M. Powell : Writing

Christmas

Christmas

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


When you see meyour eyes light uplike a Christmas treeI won't ever be ableto tell you howhappy this makes me
"Big-Boned"

"Big-Boned"

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


Please stop sayingthat my extra weightis just poor willpowerIf you think thatshoveling food past my lipsis a choicethen you're very wrongI know that e..
Bark

Bark

A Story by Emmy J.M. Powell


You know, I'd seen her around.She looked different in her teal-colored scrubs. Imagine all of the blood and piss those things have seen since she put ..
So Be It

So Be It

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


Throughout my entirehigh school careerI have always optedto write aboutthe sad thingsrather than prompts such as"Describe the best day of your life."o..
Ear Muffs

Ear Muffs

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


I want to wrapmy arms around your torso,and squeeze your innardsclose togetherto make you feel warm.Because I knowwhat you're feelingall too well,and ..
Please, Touch Me

Please, Touch Me

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


My whole life long,I have cringedat the slightest of touches,no matter the intent"She's just shy,she's not touchy-feely,she's independent,"my parents ..
Bumping Knees

Bumping Knees

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


Set aside your reassurances,because I can't ever truly believe youwhen you tell me how much I matterBecause mental illnessdoes not just go awayby bump..
Knees

Knees

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


I'm terrifiedfor youto seemy littlesandwich baggieof orange-coloredmedication bottlesI'm sadand youdon't knowit yetI willput myhead betweenmy kneesand..
Longer

Longer

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


I haven't genuinely liked someonein quite a long time,and after the previous years' events,it is very refreshingLike splaying down across newly-washed..
How's the Weather up There?

How's the Weather up There?

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


The way that you explodemakes me want to cover my earsand close my eyesbut you yell loud enoughthat I can still hear itthrough my palmsand shutting my..