Brittany : Writing

Crazy

Crazy

A Poem by Brittany


If you’re going to say I'm crazy, say I’m crazy because I see things in the dark. I saw a few too many scary pictures when I was 10 years ..
Taxidermy

Taxidermy

A Poem by Brittany


I always had a problem with self harm. Everyone always worried about the scars, but I barely do it anymore. They always worried about me accidentally ..
Irreplaceable

Irreplaceable

A Poem by Brittany


Your new lover - does she know about the faded scars on your shoulders? I wear my traumas on my sleeve, it is no secret. I am open to anyone who has t..
Dreaming

Dreaming

A Poem by Brittany


I was so excited to see you, I forgot that I needed to eat. When I had to leave, I was so disappointed that I didn’t want to eat anymore. I slep..
Humidity

Humidity

A Poem by Brittany


You’re the stuffy air circulating through my room, engulfing me, testing my comfort. I was going to pull the string and end it, but I smacked my..
Sutures

Sutures

A Poem by Brittany


I didn’t know I was opening your wounds, even when your blood was covering my fingertips. I couldn’t tell if it was yours or mine. We are ..
Ignorance

Ignorance

A Poem by Brittany


"It’s just disgusting." Some people are confused by how easily others carry the word “f****t” etched into their wrists. I’m su..
Addiction

Addiction

A Poem by Brittany


If self-esteem could be injected, I’d be in a halfway house, sitting on the floor and writhing. If happiness could be downed, I’d be in an..
Pum Pum Pum

Pum Pum Pum

A Poem by Brittany


Sometimes, the song you’ve been singing in your head to keep yourself together is a distant scream. Sometimes, you never find the melody again,..
Cupcake

Cupcake

A Poem by Brittany


I keep baking, but I don't feel like eating. Stirring ingredients reminds me of icing cupcakes with you. I can't eat chocolate, I have too many caviti..

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