Member: Lilly

Voices

In the quiet of the night The voices come out so deafening For when I am my weakest My self image they start threateningI used to be afraid of them I feared being swallowed whole Knowing I needed to be...

You Deserve

You deserve to be in love with someone who in you sees the stars shining brightEverytime they look into your eyes They can see the glow of your inner light You deserve to love someone whoThinks that you are perfectly...

Red Crayon Heart

When new life is created The heart is the first validation The soft sound of it beating A miracle of man’s procreationThen as young children in "love" Hearts in red crayon we very proudly drew Given to our valentines and...

Unbreakable

Past experience has made me strong I know I can handle life on my own But the lure of love is calling to me With him all of my weakness is knownThe human spirit is remarkably resilient It can be...

A Do Over

Lovers should never pay For the mistakes of our pastsDamage done by othersMeeting you was by chanceFinding a love so beautifulWas purely a miracle Love is a gift given with careSometimes opening a new worldThe possibilities seem endless Past abuse and...

Seeds of Doubt

"Can we ever quiet the seeds of doubt?"

A lifetime of unanswered questions Seeking answers while desperate Always the omnipresent seeds of doubt Rendering my thoughts incoherentWhy do we seek others’ approval so? Searching the expression on their faces The seeds of doubt lingering During even the warmest embracesHis...

We

As the rays of sunlight peeked in I awoke and said a silent prayer I needed my dream to be real I turned over and you were thereWe had planned and we had prepared This first date had finally arrived...

Hidden Inside

"Even the pain we hide deep inside finds its way to the surface...."

There are dark and hidden parts of me Parts I don't let even you see I have cracks and broken edges Memories I would love to set freeOftentimes the ones we trust Leave the most damage behind I try my...

Imperfect

Please see me and love me for who I am Perfection I have found unattainable I am flawed and I am damaged But the worn edges make me beautifulMy life has not always been easy Sadness and pain have become...

Listen

When I found you I was damaged and afraid I offered to you my heart and my soulThese parts so essential had been beaten and broke Somehow, someway, you made them whole.If my soul could speak to you, my dear, it would tell...