Between the breaths there was a pauseA down heart beat where everything stoppedNot a sign of dying but a moment of choiceAutomatic nervous system triggers another breathBut wait too long and it's a gaspSelf preservation instinctOur bodies are better at... Continue Reading →
When I finally slowed down enough to listen, I heard the quiet sobbing of emotions I'd been running fromFearing my feelings suffocating meI pushed them down and pushed onRunning faster, faster, until I couldn't And when everything stopped, I realizedThere... Continue Reading →
Before I knew it, I was right in the thick of itSlowly I'd moved up in the crowdSeparating myself from the usual debilitating anxietySo I could move closer, get a better viewThe music was infectious and took over my bodyI... Continue Reading →
They had finally had enough and shouted no more!It had been enough chaos, nonsense and uncertaintyIt was time to changePassive aggressive comments and actions building upReaching a breaking point of no returnWords said that couldn't be taken backAnd not wanting... Continue Reading →
Hesitantly she stepped into the bigger life that had been waiting, patiently impatient sometimes Believing deep in her heart she deserved her dreamsShutting out the noise of the naysayersBuilding confidence with each step forwardAs long as she keeps taking the... Continue Reading →
Fighting the urge to run, I knew it wasn't a solution Although the overwhelm and fear in my heart were convincing that it wasI wanted to disappear, start overBut I had already done that, and it didn't workI followed me... Continue Reading →
The resemblance was uncannySo badly I wanted to go with my initial instinctAnd lean into how irresistibly attractive he wasBut I kept pausingYes, he was stunningly attractive Those eyes that drew you inInnocent and mischievous all at the same timeThe... Continue Reading →
Up until then I trusted, I believed I had faith that most people were generally good One by one the world tried to change my mindOne by one I processed the hurt and pain and lossAnd kept trusting, kept believing,... Continue Reading →
The coffee hadn't kicked in yet When I hit save and the screen flashedIn that moment, it had all disappeared It was gone Through gritted teeth I sucked in a deep breathMaking a loud hissing noise as I didA warning... Continue Reading →
Gypsy Aurora Musings 