One day the chaos in my head will calm down and I'll be able to control the things I do not understand today. The emotions in my soul will find a home and I'll be able to rest better tomorrow than I did today. For there are things in life I cannot control. I believe … Continue reading Misunderstood
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Beloved
Fuming with acid felt tears Enraged by the way I've been mistreated You want a fight? You want a battle? I'll bring you the war from within my heart and show you the damages of what loving you has been like J. Saunders
To Come
The emotional pain you feel is only temporary. Give yourself time. This pain leads to power and power fuels your mind. Your mind feeds your soul. Your soul feeds your heart. Understanding that one day when the sun shines the bitterness will fade, you should never give up. J. Saunders
Habits
I said, I wouldn't let old habits get the best of me With a million reasons to let you go I pour whiskey over ice and light a cigarette while answering your call Knowing you're my vice I'd wear your shirt over night unable to give you up All before you show up at my … Continue reading Habits
Bad Habit
He touched me and instantly I pulled away He kissed me and instantly I thought of you For someone so unattainable my heart latched right onto you So long as my eyes are closed and my lips never share our secrets... I suppose he doesn't need to know it's you on my mind while he … Continue reading Bad Habit
Challenges: Panic Attack
Standing in the center of my shower shaking, unable to stand up straight any longer. Trying to grip a slippery bathroom wall I forced myself to turn off the water. Forced myself to get out. I felt like every fiber in me was going to fall to the ground. Soaking wet I stumbled to my … Continue reading Challenges: Panic Attack
One Day
When my words no longer express the emotions within When I no longer ache for you When the tears run dry and my heart says your name less When that day comes, the one day I feel at peace without you I want you to know that it took every fiber in my body to … Continue reading One Day
How Could I?
You touched my soul before your hands touched my body How could I just walk away from that? J. Saunders
Page 277 Second Chances
Letting go of someone you love, is life’s way of reminding you, never to build your home in someone else. Someone please tell me, how do I know, who to give myself to? My love is not a coin toss, but we throw ourselves at people, hoping they throw themselves back at us. J. Saunders … Continue reading Page 277 Second Chances
Want and Need
I'm aware I don't need you and that I simply want you, I can survive without you. However... the way I spin out of control; crave and demand, yearn and feel pain, unwavering emotions I cannot contain... tells me, you're more than a want, less than a forever need J. Saunders