Cunning and illusive, Like the thorn buried in the skin, You feel and see the object within; But you can’t reach it… Your body knows Something isn’t quite right and tirelessly it tries to fight until resolution is found… It rots, beneath the surface Somewhere down deep The poisons start to seep Destroying the alien … Continue reading Seeking Balance
Author: oliviaallen
He Didn’t Know
He didn’t know my name… I guess I should have been prepared, but I wasn’t. I was the last one he’d remembered. When he didn’t know anyone else, he would always call me by name. But not today. I tried to keep the conversation going; tried to talk of the past, tried to jog his … Continue reading He Didn’t Know
New Message
You know how you get a text or email and it changes everything? Why do they always seem to come when you least expect? And why does it seem to always be negative? It ruins my day…especially first thing in the morning. It’s a dark cloud that hangs low, bringing me down under all that … Continue reading New Message
Race Ya!
What are we racing towards? I get so caught up in the race against the clock and it is exhausting. Why are we constantly in such a hurry to make it to the next day? The next weekend? The next month? We chase after milestones, and for what? What purpose? Do we not see and … Continue reading Race Ya!
Thoughts
Under the impression he was following what was right; he hunted and tortured any followers of Christ. He was the best in his field and he quickly advanced; he stoned, maimed, killed…no disciples stood a chance. Until he was stricken on the way to the next town, completely left defenseless and helpless on his own. … Continue reading Thoughts
What People Hear
Let me tell you something about people: they only hear what they either want to hear or are afraid to hear. They don’t hear what’s said. It doesn’t matter how many times you reiterate what you mean or how many ways you try to convey your point, they only hear what they think you say. … Continue reading What People Hear
Moments
I had every intention of sitting on the beach today and finishing up at least one of my writing projects... But I glanced away from my paper for a minute and saw the beauty in front of me. I decided to get lost in the present moment instead of fretting over unfinished work. Don’t get … Continue reading Moments
Paths
‘A friend is someone you share the path with’ -African Proverb It doesn’t say how long we share the path. Sometimes we may want to walk with another for longer, but we don’t always get to pick the amount of time. I just want to let that sink in for a bit. We don’t get … Continue reading Paths
Running
Sometimes I see myself running… I see myself running as fast as I can with no destination in mind. Usually I do this when I am feeling trapped as I often feel. I can picture myself coming out of my skin and running until I can’t go anymore. It’s like that feeling where I want … Continue reading Running
Tears
How did you say the title? ‘Tears’ I think it’s the little tears in our heart that cause the tears in our eyes. Even tears of joy are because of love and we all know that love hurts. Love can tear us in two sometimes. I’ve been pretty low for a while now, just not … Continue reading Tears