my confidence is a paper
bedded in my tears.
my insecurities are blood,
parenting my fears.
it took one single word
to shatter my castle.
and it will take forever
for my wall to be dismantled.
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White Heat's Grave (Poetry Collection)
PoetryThis book contains an assemblage of brief free-verse poems that express my views and experiences. It encompasses eighteen years of my life and a particular manifestation of melancholy. All poems created and shared were original. Any unauthorized use...
xxi. paper and blood
my confidence is a paper
bedded in my tears.
my insecurities are blood,
parenting my fears.
it took one single word
to shatter my castle.
and it will take forever
for my wall to be dismantled.