*Special thanks to Grace and Zephyr for the inspiration from ‘these soft gay hours’. It’s amazing what a small phrase can inspire. Thank you for “These Soft Gay Hours*”
Tag: mental health awareness
A Dandelion in a flower bed
The pull out method doesn’t worktrust meI’m born.They tried to snip snip clip meto control meto convey what they say that I am.I am born “A Dandelion in a flower bed”
11:43pm
It was 11:43pm and the table still sat in silence.Your chair tucked in while mine sat askew.My plate sat empty while yours sat quietly.It joined “11:43pm”
We Need To Talk
A few years ago, I sat on the couch with my laptop editing my current work in progress when my husband came into the room. “We Need To Talk”
Fair Day 2023
When my friend, pen name Amy Alex Campbell, asked me to split a stall at Fair Day, my anxiety immediately wanted to say no. My “Fair Day 2023”
Was Penrith Iconic? 2022
I’ve never been able to take pride in the town that I lived in. Ever. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but it was so “Was Penrith Iconic? 2022”
What Happens When You Snap?
I failed. My brain automatically responded with, “…again.” Just that added punch to the gut I didn’t already need. I was already struggling with my “What Happens When You Snap?”
Again.
A Message From Michael: I try and advocate as best as I can for Mental Health Awareness and I’m grateful to be in a position “Again.”
That Moment of Serenity
When I was younger, I liked to sit down in the shower feeling the warm water cascade down my body as I leaned against the “That Moment of Serenity”
My Creative Hole
Not every day I can write. Usually I can’t when I’m not okay. I fall into this creative hole that is deep enough for me “My Creative Hole”