Pain – Pen And Paper Stories

Dental War

January 26, 2022February 20, 2022 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

Iced was the morningFlakes finished their glaze-Time was to goAs much was in the way… An adult with each stepTrepidation meeting at the door-A smile behind the deskAs useless as it was for… Walking the last mileSit comfortably in the chair-“You won’t feel a thing”We only do things with care… And in walked the devilOr… Continue reading Dental War

Poetry

To Know

November 26, 2021February 20, 2022 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

Someone you know-AND used to know-Is a complicated mess..You wait for timeAnd common senseTo get you through “this”… It always hurtsBut tears are dryAs days and months pass…Yet it wasn’t meWho asked for thisOr the one who made it last. In body you are aliveAnd wellAnd that is all I know…Still when you leftHe was… Continue reading To Know

Poetry

In the way

October 2, 2021February 20, 2022 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

I It’s like dustAnd our age,The sour smellBut benefits of sage…Or the healingWithin the spring-To only breakWith winter’s swing…It’s like the rageOf a perfect stormWhipping the pageAnd breaking the norm…It’s like marriageStrong and true-Only to breakBefore you knew…It’s like the screamAfter the cry-No matter the effort,Ours are or my…And it’s utteringYour greatest fearYes a laughBefore… Continue reading In the way

Poetry

Your Nothing

January 30, 2021 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

Taken by JusTee This is where you goTo give upNo matter the criesOr screamsYou go anywayTo nothingAnd behindIs timeAnd everythingEngulfed in your suffering

Poetry

Confinement

August 17, 2020 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

This is where I workThis is where I liveOnly to serveAnd give, give, give. I could curseAnd even cryWhile curious facesAngrily wonder why And while it was always thereAnyway I breakFor this is bestowedMy soul in wake For even aliveAll is deadNo matter the forgivenessOr what to beg For in the momentWhen finally yoursYou weren’t… Continue reading Confinement

Poetry

Tired

June 1, 2020 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

For being lostWho is to know?With so many forksWhere to go?And with every stepTiredness creepsBeyond the breathFaded heart beats.And the breakIn only thingsNot in forgivenessOr human beings.Just so tiredWith no way to sleepSo begs one more tearFor the Lord to keep.

Poetry

REMEMBER

September 11, 2018 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

Just like yesterday I remember anew I remember where I was And what I thought too. I remember the shock And pain inside Yet still not comprehending How many would die. I remember the strength And the church down the street I remember the love Among strangers who’d meet. I remember this now Like I… Continue reading REMEMBER

Poetry

Burst

June 26, 2018 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

You know I’ve learned to hate you. This asshole that appears without warning. Oh I’ve learned signs, sure. Sleeping less and regular mentions of racing thoughts means it’s lurking- ready to feast on me, my emotions, and my health. The roller coaster runs despite screams and pain. Reason and logic have left the room, as… Continue reading Burst

Poetry

Survive

January 27, 2018 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

Sometimes you change At just the wrong time Everything held against you Existing is a crime. Sometimes you break Along with everything in the room Walls close in Sealed to your doom. Sometimes you stop And life keeps rolling by... Filled with hurt watching But lost is your cry. Sometimes you give up Because you’re… Continue reading Survive

Poetry

Making It Through

June 28, 2017 PenAndPaperStoriesblog

Stretching day Bending nerves Run away Knees hurt. Puzzle pieces Numbing brain Make it through Lost the gain. Turning pages Missing words Find meaning Just absurd. Eyes opened Truth is wet Another masterpiece Never forget.