Category: Writer’s Life Blog
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Burn out
Like a candle wick to a flame About to run out The glow is starting to burn out. Dimming slowly to the sound of the clock Shadows grow as the light fades out The warmth of the flame getting colder now.
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Sand & Sea
From a dimly lit sparkTo an eternal flameYou came rushing in- You buried yourself within the sandAs the tides pull you in-Sand and sea, both a beauty you seeOf a world that is chaos free. The wind itself can capture this momentBut only lead its way.
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Rise
Rise above the waters that try to consume you. Rise above the clouds so you can have a better view. Rise above the world to see a new perspective. Rise above yourself so you can try once again.
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Glows Within
Through the years I’ve seen your excitement and your heartaches. Your problems stacked upon you as if the sun burnt its impression on the ground. Your endless worries cascade from you as if you have grown branches from own limbs. Yet the light within your eyes does not dim but a fire grows within them. […]
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Missing Piece
Light filters through in rays Glittering on a brand-new day Pieces of the puzzle closer in view The missing piece was always you. Leaving clues for me to find It was just a matter of time The stars and sky to blend right through And lead me right back to you. Would you believe me […]
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Hideaway
Words keep slipping out Things I never meant to say But they seem to get in the way. Can’t seem to shut my mouth. Can’t bury it inside It slowly burns me deep within Memories that fade once upon a time. The flames come close to me. Yet burnout too fast. Flicker. Ash. I built […]
Melissa Stein
Melissa Stein 