I have the complexion for protection but not the orientation for this administration. With the way things are going, it’s plausible to say I will lay with burning bodies just for being gay. But I won’t be the first, immigrants will be displaced, and those that stand in the way will be laid to waste.… Read more

Another day, Bogged down by the flooded zone. Concerned about flying, Devastated by the destruction of the first week. Elon’s Nazi Salute, Fascist Federal Funding Freeze, Grossly incompetent cabinet picks; Hitler would be proud. Immigrants living in fear, J6 rioters released back into the streets, Kiss, kiss, kiss, the hand that bears the ring. Lies.… Read more

Shortly after the election, I was going through an emotional rollercoaster. What I once considered a North/South issue became a slap in the face when I looked at the United States map splashed in red, including states that we had recently discussed possibly moving to; that compounded with overwhelming disappointment in humanity. I talked to… Read more

I removed myself from the chaos of social media to reflect on the world we live in today. While I didn’t disengage completely, I stopped looking at posts, actually more offended by the lack of outrage by silent family members who I can only assume probably either didn’t vote or voted for Trump but don’t… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) I thought something good was going to happen today, God I thought something good You sent me a sign of something great I guess I just misunderstood Why do you do this to me? Why do you let me down? Do you hate to see me smile? Do you… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) Each day that disappoints me Each day that makes me cry Each day that leaves me lonely Each day that makes me sigh Each day that I am tortured Or left alone to die I look forward to tomorrow And just hold my head up high Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) I lay in bed staring up at the ceiling Boredom overcomes me I have an awful feeling Beams of sunlight dance in the window But somehow I’m not phased This loneliness I’m feeling Has lasted many days Having no one to share my joy Having no one to share… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) A rose in a garden of thorns, Sets light upon who mourns And brightens up each day In a very special way A thorn upon a rose Often is ignored For no one likes the prick of pain That thorned roses have in store Yet roses are like love… Read more

((Originally written in teen years ’95-01) I can tell by the hurt in your eyes I am causing you so much pain You wish on starry skies For my heart you must obtain And although it hurts me so To see you in this way The love you feel for me I do not feel… Read more

(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) Their comments contradict each other They say one thing Then, they say another As I hop in pain from foot to foot They watch and laugh at my misfortunes Read more