Something To Hold On

Something To Hold On

A Poem by therisa

Call me
A dreamer
Had worse things
Hurled at me
By better people.

But
A badge
I wear
With pride
And Honour.

Challenging
Your monochromatic view
Of the world
Around us,

Offering hope
Where none existed
Before
For me.

In battling
The darkness
Within my soul.

Which threatens
To come me
Shall I falter.

© 2014 therisa


Author's Note

therisa
Written December 5, 2014.


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easygoing but intense. A lovely write :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


I really liked it . It's deep and simple . Im new to poetry but I really like ur style ...

Posted 10 Years Ago


therisa

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Aleezae. Sometimes, the simplest words can deliver the strongest message, you can read.

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therisa
therisa

Ontario, Canada



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A pre-op transwoman, writing about my experiences, using free verse. Been told my poems are very emotional and personal, almost like a diary entry in verse. If you want to friend me, please review.. more..

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