There are so many things that I wish I could take back in this world – I feel as though I have given too much of myself away to ever be whole again. And if[…]
Tag: portrait poem
Loser for Love
I don’t know who I am, and that’s the truth. It’s as true as the blemishes on my skin and the weariness of my hands. I’m the figure enshrouded in mist, a small stone statue[…]
Behind My Eyes
I’ve always been scared of eyes. I don’t like things touching my eye talking about eyes, thinking about eyes. Bright lights are fires sticks of eyeliner are sticks of dynamite, eye contact is painful. […]
Closed Eyes (Portrait Of Poem)
There he goes again, leaning back in his chair, letting himself go His eyes are closed, he’s probably sleeping His homework still isn’t finished He used to be so good at getting his work done[…]
Restrained: A “My Portrait” Poem
*** Her soul is bound by the threads of time. It weaves into her body, piercing yet sudden And even in its fleeting moment of pain Leaves a lifetime of scars ㅤ Every stroke of[…]
A Sea of Fragments
When I look into the mirror, I cannot help but do so with a tense kind of anticipation. My nerves gush forth in waves of intense trepidation, a salt water sea filling my lungs[…]
Meticulous Observations
“Meticulous Observations” I see people strolling by, And I can’t help but notice their clothes. What do they say about them? The wearer of bright clothing Seems to wear it only to conceal a darker[…]
A Colourful Tragedy
To those of you who don’t know me or to those of you who think they do, there is a mystery within this heart where a passion lies fast asleep beside a longing to inquire.[…]
Confliction
Confliction By: Ibukun Ojo I don’t really have a favourite Anything I like to enjoy every aspect of Existence equally Explore the wonders that I have yet to see But this is the mindset of[…]
The Choosing
I am floating On my back Eyes to the heavens Drinking in starlight Brilliant and blinding Light drenches my pupils I am dazzled by loveliness And I want to[…]
