Based on a dream
Month: May 2024
Just want sleep
Just want to sleep Just want to close my eyes and let the world fade away Don’t mind if I dream Don’t mind if I don’t Just want to bask in the warm darkness and think of nothing else Let it all go Leave me alone in peace I just want to sleep
Mind Isn’t Working
My mind isn’t working Not entirely mentally here Not quite hazy, just odd like my mind is yawning blank and present at once Lacking dopamine I wonder what else is lacking Already took my pills this morning, although they won’t fix this Brain chemistry change in this part of the cycle perhaps that is the…
Skin picking
Hand brushes skin over smooth planes over bumpy ridges Scratch it away; make it smooth again it hurts but gives pleasure leaves an ugly mark, but will heal over in time If it scars, that’s fine I don’t mind Just get rid of the bumps and ridges
Ice Dragon
Cold, mist dragon’s breath ice blue eyes closed covered by snow shivers light fades to black sounds cease all is at peace
Ethnicity and Race
Ethnicity is a person’s roots It usually gets confused by race Ethnicity is about community, culture, and background Race deals with appearance The government considers ethnicity and race Put us in boxes and file us away People do the same on the street Take one look and opinion is made before we even meet Some…
Who would I be?
Who would I be? I wouldn’t change who I am No, I would not I like who I am and proud to be me There are those who inspire me There are characters I strive to be like I want to be like Luffy Be simplistic and know what I want I don’t have to…
Representation matters
Representation matters Of course it does It always has But that does not mean you should take Taking from those who are already represented That just causes problems You should instead make Make new characters Make new adventures Make new stories with characteristics meant to represent That is how we heal That is how we…
I am human
I am human Your opinion does not change that I am human My skin tone does not change that I am human Torture does not change that I am human History does not change that I am human Our ancestors could not change that I am human So shut up and leave me alone
Be silent
Not white enough for you Not black enough for you Flipping Othello pieces in attempt to win They are not allowed to enjoy this We are not allowed to enjoy that Should we not be sharing our cultures with others? Are we not dividing ourselves further? I am so tired of the hate and hypocrisy…