Category Archives: poetry

annihilation.

annihilation. I tried assimilation But found alienation I must be an abomination Maybe my articulation Warranted no appreciation Now I wait in anticipation Of my own assassination My impending annihilation ©what sandra thinks  Originally written for the a-to-z challenge, but … Continue reading

Posted in poetry, writing | Tagged , , | 33 Comments

beautiful.

eyes in the mirror smile on my face fingers through my hair lovely dress brand new heels just right then you appear your eyes pass over me so quickly you don’t see me but you say you look nice no … Continue reading

Posted in poetry, writing | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

junkie.

junkie. your love is a drug scary and beautiful words charming and wicked lift me to heaven invade every part of my body rushing through my veins like laced heroin I am alive I love the high not just pleasure … Continue reading

Posted in poetry, writing | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

the end. (recap) #atozchallenge

This was my first month-long challenge. I mostly enjoyed it, although I did struggle with a few letters… and wrote my posts at 1 or 2 a.m. because of that. Sometimes I think that’s when I do my best work. But … Continue reading

Posted in challenge, poetry, writing | Tagged , , , , | 29 Comments

z is for zipper. #atozchallenge

z is for zipper. Did you enjoy the party? No. I wanted to come home. I’m sorry I made you go. You could make it up to me. How could I do that? Keep looking at me like that. How … Continue reading

Posted in challenge, poetry, writing | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

y is for yesterday. #atozchallenge

y is for yesterday. Yesterday the sun came out Fresh air filled my lungs Hope and peace Within reach Sunglasses on I wandered Admired flowers and smiled At the world around me Beautiful and alive And then yesterday ended Today everything went dark … Continue reading

Posted in challenge, poetry, writing | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

x is for x-rated. #atozchallenge

x is for x-rated. A sweet girl Quiet and shy Took forever to reveal What she had buried inside She was taught Virtuous and pure Spent too long pretending Though it never suited her When she looks serene Almost sedated … Continue reading

Posted in challenge, poetry, writing | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments

w is for wish. #atozchallenge

w is for wish. Have you ever thought of returning to the moment everything went wrong – the moment you slipped? That is my wish. Of course, this requires knowing the exact moment I broke everything – so I’ll need … Continue reading

Posted in challenge, poetry, writing | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments