Curled around him with her head on his chest, Feeling a heartbeat; a rhythmic message Too obvious to utter aloud. Never having felt so peaceful and loved. His message is crystal clear; yet, inaudible To the untrained ear. But her ears have been battle tested. She hears without question the message. Laughing together spontaneously, Amazing how easily theyContinueContinue reading “Unspoken I Love You’s”
Author Archives: Eclectra
Hope: I Want to Feel Normal Again
A Chapter from my life that explains my attitude toward my cancer. For me, life changing events are part of living and to successfully navigate our existence, I must always find the glass half full. I have always searched for normalcy, and I have finally discovered the path to joy. Love yourself and others. Notice the beautiful thingsContinueContinue reading “Hope: I Want to Feel Normal Again”
Renovate the Mind
It stood tall in the corner; although, dirty showing definite signs of abuse. John had asked me to vacuum the little front room where he had stored all his tools and supplies. The room was visibly in need of cleaning with white texture particles littering the floor. The carpet stunk of humidity mixed with theContinueContinue reading “Renovate the Mind”
You Win; I am Dead
February 15, 2011, several years after an abusive relationship, I wrote this poem. I revised it again today because I have survived! You win. I’m dead. Chopped up into the little bloody pieces you claimed… would never be found. “I’ll freeze them,” you said, “and carry them out in small trash bags each day.” Ah… You would dispose ofContinueContinue reading “You Win; I am Dead”
Trust Only Him
What do you do when the trust is gone? The world goes on… You wonder why people choose to lie. You have lost a friend, but in the end The truth wreaks havoc, so heavy it weighs On your heart and mind. Clearly it’s a warning sign. They were never there and they didn’t care.ContinueContinue reading “Trust Only Him”
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