Grandma In a rocking chair at the window she was left alone tired unwanted still behind the glass she sees her sons grandchildren little granddaughter behind the curtain sad Anka only old furniture faithful to death remained I'm a poet and occupational therapist. My poems have been published in New York, London, Surrey, Australia, Canada, … Continue reading Guest Barista: “Grandma” by Anna Banasiak
Guest Barista Saturday
Guest Barista, Andrew McDowell on Writer’s Resources
Writers must read and conduct research to build their stories. No matter the genre, writers need to build plot and characters to create something that will appeal to readers, and there are many books offering tips and insights into these elements. I will discuss those titles I have listed for my own recommended resources and … Continue reading Guest Barista, Andrew McDowell on Writer’s Resources
Desire and Greed – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
To feel your breath on my skin Tantalizing lips hesitating Hands full of tortured pleas Chest pressed against me Warmth of embrace Body exposed Lingering ecstasy Cravings in motion This moment Fire between you and me Intensity of the heat Burning desire Sublime fantasy xoxo ♥️me 9/16/2019 Thebrokeninsideofme.com You can read more of Taylor's writing … Continue reading Desire and Greed – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Solace and Sanity – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Your hand released Everything changed Family extracted Like I never existed Lost Little girl Tear filled eyes Stains down on her cheeks Scars across her tiny body Prisoner Love, a foreign dream Comfort, no such thing Tragedy, encompassed grief Suffering Those dark brown eyes Concealing what they have seen Visual antipathy Broken Little smile Pasted … Continue reading Solace and Sanity – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Complex PTSD – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Do you really know what it is? It’s so much more than a label It’s more than a mental illness It’s closer to a death sentence It’s sheer terror It’s sleepless nights It’s guarding It’s being on constant alert It’s exhausting It’s self blame It’s not trusting It’s fear It’s panic It’s a noise It’s … Continue reading Complex PTSD – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Completely – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Words spoken Sounds like a symphony Stirring every part of me Temperature increased Eyes wide open Smiling Joy rolling down my cheeks Captivating words Three little things Multitude of emotions Intoxicating Capacity of love Taste sweet Flowing off your tongue Enticing Accepting me Grabbing my heart Free falling into forever Caressing reality Holding a dream … Continue reading Completely – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
In The Silence – Taylor Grace, Guest Barista
Drifting assiduity Groggy reflections Purposeful stillness Silencing Meticulously surrendering Mindfulness Such rawness in the void Profound lucidity Reminding me Truth Love Purpose The answers Complete serenity All Reside within me Symbolization attained amidst faded dreams xoxo me 9/8/2019 Thebrokeninsideofme.com You can read more of Taylor's writing at The Broken Inside Me and on Twitter.
Guest Barista Saturday: Meet Taylor Grace
Some days a domestic goddess, and other days a lost woman that still hasn’t bothered to brush her hair. My journey is full of life’s whimsical tales, love, laughter, heartache, trauma, passion, fantasy and everything in between. My writing is raw, sometimes too raw, but I write it anyway, it’s my truth, my voice and … Continue reading Guest Barista Saturday: Meet Taylor Grace
Empty Chair – Lynn White, Guest Barista
You turned my head so many times I felt dizzy. I felt in a permanent state of dizziness my head spinning round full of sweet sayings, full of sweet thoughts Surrounding myself with hearts and smiley faces, happy faces turning to tears now, as the hearts turn blue and I stand, still dizzy, behind your … Continue reading Empty Chair – Lynn White, Guest Barista
Rejection – Lynn White, Guest Barista
It’s not that I’m not tempted, she said and I don’t want to offend you. She took my hand briefly, to show no offence was intended, then let it go. I held on to hers as she explained. Then we walked in silence for quite a long way enveloped in the dark night. Hand in … Continue reading Rejection – Lynn White, Guest Barista
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