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Silence
I want the silence that isn’t. The quiet of the outdoors. Not the closed doors, no radio, quiet footsteps on the stairs. Not being able to tell who it was by their unique creaks. Or needing to learn which floorboards would betray your own small steps. I want the silence that sings, and the quiet that soothes… Continue reading
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Afterwards*
Content Note: Whilst the focus of this poem is on the power balance in relationships, it does talk about sexual assault. Please proceed with as much care as you need. <3 … Continue reading
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Ghosts
They always seem to feel so judged by me. And yet compassion for them has always been what saved me. Saved me from their rages. From their tongues. And their hands. Because how else could I have survived it all, but to imagine that they too must be carrying some great, deep torment; some ghost in… Continue reading
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