PinnedMuzzled SpeechA Narrative Poem of a young girl who could not speak due to trauma. A demon shut her mouth; she was afraid to speak. She didnβt realize she couldnβt because a demon shut her up. She cried her eyes out. Growled like a dog and clenched her fist, because sheβ¦Selective Mutism2 min readSelective Mutism2 min read
Sep 23, 2021The Art of Boxing!I vowed to get in the ring, wanted to be the peopleβs champ, you know what I mean. Iβll fight for my dreams; I had a little fight in me. Internal pain motivated me, trained hard as I could six days a week. I refused to be beaten, banged onβ¦2 min read2 min read
Sep 18, 2021Why betrayal hurts.A poem of how a young teen was swindled by those he trusted. They took their best shot at me! Wished to leave me exhausted. It disheartened me when I thought they cared for me, but truly their plan was to sabotage me. I was left empty-handed, and I wasβ¦Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Nov 22, 2020The benefits of random acts of KindnessAltruism Living in a challenging world can sometimes cause others to feel forgotten. I believe showing random acts of kindness can bring happiness and joy. I think that if you do something beautiful for someone, a relative, or non-relative, there are benefits to showing kindness. Small things can make aβ¦Kindness3 min readKindness3 min read
Nov 7, 2020Blue Line CorruptionA narrative poem of a former Police Officer who reviles the tragedy she experienced while working as a police officerβ¦ The first day I made an impression; then came interrogation. Millions of questions from more than one race. I was the victim of separation and hate; it is true ββ¦Poetry Writing2 min readPoetry Writing2 min read
Nov 7, 2020Did you know that not smiling in Pocatello is against the law?βTongue in cheekβ Poem I walked through the chilled mountains of the Pocatello. I walked with a limp and my head down. Strangely I staggered over my feet, a stranger I have seen. I twitched my face I was threatened by my own frown. A rested blimp face I despised! I glanced at my reflection from the pond. My face stiff-end as I exercised my cheeks, due to an habitual frown. Surely I looked possessed as my tongue and cheeks rested upside down. The winter weather and my cold faced didnβt congregate. I was thrown into Prison for an unappealing image. As I entered into the prison, my face twitched uncontrollably. I held my cold face and took a deep breath. I stared into the blurry mirror and longed for a Duchenne smile.Poetry On Medium1 min readPoetry On Medium1 min read
Nov 1, 2020I Remember YouA poem to my father Father God as I pray to you and pour out my heart on this tablet. Please hear the cry of your child. I know you can hear my heart beat because you shaped me and chose me. Father help me do you remember me. Iβveβ¦Poetry Sunday2 min readPoetry Sunday2 min read
Oct 29, 2020No More Hushing The TruthThe story of a young woman who conquered Selective Mutism In this memoir, the author shares a story on how she developed, selective mutism due to childhood trauma, and mental illness. She does this uniquely and creatively which she captures the readersβ attention with a thought-provoking hook. Each poem tellsβ¦Selective Mutism2 min readSelective Mutism2 min read