- Noisy B!tch
- Broken Dolls and Damaged Knights
let’s get a couple things straight
I might as well go ahead and say it
and I ain’t asking if it’s okay
it’s a truth that just can’t wait
I’m sure some of y’all will relate
if you’re looking for my silence…
keep it moving
you won’t find it here
not from a mouth forced to remain mute
making excuses for every bruise…
and bearing the scars of others actions
holding it all in for the sake of appearance
covering it up…
because they don’t want to hear it
I’m not here by invitation
I’m making my own way in
no more quietly waiting
no…those days are long gone
well, maybe not so long
but definitely gone
I’m no longer hiding it all away
opening curtains to release the shame
closing the door on carrying their pain
I’d like to see them carry the weight
I’m claiming my bad bitch…as of today
I’m done masking my trauma
simply to make others more comfortable
tired of wearing a smile…
when I’m anything but fine
not even trying to stuff it all back inside
I played that role longer than is safe
it took too big a toll
broke me down further than before
and the energy required…
to rebuild and rewire…
I can’t even begin to describe…
it’s a monumental task
and nobody ever seems to ask
“are you okay?”
I’m a badass starting today
or maybe I’ve always been that way…
if you’re tired of hearing it…
try living it
so stay and listen…
or just walk away
honestly…it makes no difference
after all the years locked in a bottle…
I’m having my say
until I’ve had enough
hello beautiful Willow you and your thoughts matter I understand about speaking your mind or staying in silence to keep the peace it is detrimental to yourself as I’ve found out phenomnal write ❤️
Thank you, Brenda 🧡
Gobsmacked by this powerful write.
💔
Thank you, Peter
Damn.. You know how to start a series! Brilliantly penned, Willow. Excellent write with very deep layers my friend. You always manage to find a way to let the music accompany your words cohesively and effortlessly. “Raw emotion helps flavor the creative stew.” That is not one of my better quotes..lol. A very powerful read and listen. Thanks so much for sharing sis. Appreciate you.
Damian
I like that quote! This is what one might call a warning shot that I’m about to clear out the closet. It gets messy after this. Thank you, bro, for feeling this and for your words
Powerful and poignant. Great work.
Thank you, Thomas
I think you’ve always been a badass you just didn’t realize it until today…. Do I have to go hide ? Or are you going to kick my ass for saying it?
Nope, no hiding. The only ass I’m kicking these days is life. Thank you for the smile, Sam
Chère W.,
I’ll try and tell you what I feel in a foreign language, so please forgive my mistakes.
This eye candy poem brings back memories of the beauty you posted on/in DUP.
It’s no coincidence that I am a fan of your writes.
And yes, it’s important that you feel seen, cared for and loved by people who surround you. Very important and I think you deserve that too.
This is more or less the idea of the coop, recently posted with the very special and talented Drieks:
https://starsrite.com/poetry/im-alive-coop-drieks-duhsjaak-gus/
Sloppy as hell and with hay fever kicking in full force, but you’ll get the feeling.
I don’t mean to be rude, but this thanking business is a very region tradition thing.
So:
if you’re American: thank you very much
in all other cases: I love your poem to bits and can’t wait for the next.
May your Sunday be beautiful!
Warm regards, Gus
I’ll go check out the link. I’ve experienced a few of the coop pieces and much enjoyed the collaboration and words. Thank you, Gus
Hahaha, standing on it Lady, to tight
Thank you, I_IS_ME
I’ll go check out the link. I’ve experienced a few of the coop pieces and much enjoyed the collaboration and words. Thank you, Gus