I paused at the mirror todayCaught off guard by a flicker of recognitionA shadow of the girl I used to beRising beneath the surfaceBut the moment slipped awayLeaving me staring at a faceThat knows how to smileEven when the heart beneath it tremblesHer eyes tell the truthHer voice never doesThey hold storms behind their shineQuiet… Continue reading

I was just a child, small hands, soft voice,no armor, no shield, no way to outrun the stormthat were my father’s face.They say daddies are supposed to hugtheir little girls – wrap them in warmth,teach them the world is safe.But his hands were thunder,and I learned to flinchbefore I learned to read.They say daddies are… Continue reading

The demons are getting loudernot sure how long it’ll beFor them to come out of my headnot sure how strong I can stayTheir voices are getting strongernot sure if I can keep fightingI can feel that I’m getting weakerI’m getting tired of the fightEverybody says they care, but do theyThey say they’re there for you,… Continue reading