Daily Suicide

Sometimes you feel this drive. This unwanted force so loud and wild in you. Like a small fire that refuses to die down. And you wonder if this is the real you, if this is a desire you’ve held in for so long that finally wants to burst out. A voice that’s been told to…

An Open Letter to the Givers

I know you exist. Yes, you out there, you who always make time for people. You who always make sure everyone is alright. You who always sit down to listen to those who don’t care that you actually have your own pain. I hope you know how I admire your strength, your courage in looking…

Pursuing One’s Happiness

I have been broken many times, and it’s not a surprise again that I will be broken many more times.  People hurt people. People scratch and burn you, not because they want to sometimes, but because they love themselves more.  Unfortunately when that happens, they break other people.  They break you and me.  But I…

Last Words

by Devina At times when I am scared for my life, no, not because I fear death, but other things I might miss… I will go back and trace every word spoken to everyone who matters to me. What was the last thing I said to them? Was it “See ya later”? Was it “I…

Drops of True Love

by Devina Her white hair tracing her forgotten youth, She stands there, strong and unmoved, Praying for more courage and determination, Trying hard to hold back pride. She used to hold me in her arms decades ago, Little me, clutching onto her dress so tight, Leaning on her strength and wisdom, Shamelessly, a child always…