gibletish : Writing

Tired of Hiding

Tired of Hiding

A Poem by gibletish


Why do I write these words? Maybe someone will hear me? Maybe someone will see me? Maybe someone will touch me?The earliest skill I developed was h..
Well Earned Scars

Well Earned Scars

A Poem by gibletish


As a child I gained a strange companion who has rarely left my sideHe perches on my shoulder and leans down to whisper secrets in my earWith each hush..
Some Things Need to be Said

Some Things Need to be Said

A Poem by gibletish


It goes without saying, so I never said it Only after you were gone did I wonder if I was right No matter what blood says, you two are my sisters ..
The Opposite of Shame

The Opposite of Shame

A Poem by gibletish


My pride is not a platform that lifts me above you My pride is a ladder that lifts me out of despair My pride is not a justification for breaking ..
An Ongoing Lesson

An Ongoing Lesson

A Poem by gibletish


From an early age she had several teachersWho were all eager to teach her how to behave properlyEach mistake was an opportunity for another lessonClas..
Familiar Eyes

Familiar Eyes

A Poem by gibletish


Another pair of eyes closed for the final time todayEyes that never met mine and yetI know they would have looked familiarThat look of someone yearnin..
A Friend's Perspective

A Friend's Perspective

A Poem by gibletish


A fearsome panther stalks his prey in the jungleAn adorable feline pounces on his toyA majestic beast lounges in the afternoon sunA fluffy baby enjoys..
An Unexpected Performance

An Unexpected Performance

A Poem by gibletish


I was shoved onto the stage without a scriptAnd a costume that did not fitI said this is not the right role for meAs I gazed out at bright lights that..
How can you be my hero?

How can you be my hero?

A Poem by gibletish


You taught me to love everyone equallyYou hate so many for being themselvesYou inspired me to stand up for myselfYou told me to me back downYou showed..
You won't see me

You won't see me

A Poem by gibletish


This time next year you won't recognize meAlthough you never really didI wore a mask to keep you happyEven as it grew heavier everydayI don't want to ..