A Friend For The Outside World

Image is from Pexels When I was a teen I used to dream For a friend for the outside world Since people would visit me At my home or online But on the street or at school They turn their face As if I’m a stranger to them No matter the secrets They shared with … Continue reading A Friend For The Outside World →

Quiet Wars by Texas Teddy Bear

I’m not a fan of sharing memories that can be bitter, mind you. For me, it’s healing since I’m ready to write about it and move on. This one is bittersweet in a way. We start school around 3 or 4 years old, when I began attending school. From pre-school to year 3, we stayed … Continue reading Quiet Wars by Texas Teddy Bear →

Survive by Lewis Capaldi

Image is from Pexels As you know, I listen to the new release radar list on Spotify every week. To be honest, I don’t always listen to the whole playlist, but this week I did, mainly because my hands hurt and I needed to take breaks from typing. It might be just my opinion, but … Continue reading Survive by Lewis Capaldi →

Off The Topic Thursdays/ That Summer Night

Image is from Pexels One summer night, many years ago I was planning to stay at home But my mum guilted me into going to a BBQ There, I saw a familiar face But my mind didn’t connect the dots at first Since the last time I saw them He was a boy, now a … Continue reading Off The Topic Thursdays/ That Summer Night →

The Starting Stuggles Of Transition

Image is from Pexels I have to admit that I’m a lucky one in the trans community, and it took me years to think like this. I will explain my thoughts to the best of my ability. In a way, it was worth it for me to wait to come out. Based on the way … Continue reading The Starting Stuggles Of Transition →

A Chance Encounter

Image is from Pexels A chance encounter When this girl is clearly moving in Asks me to hold the lift for her So I lend her a hand and a smile Since she looks like she would use A friendly one After I helped her, I waved And went on with my day Hoping to … Continue reading A Chance Encounter →

The Night Of The Moon

Image is from Pexels Here we go again Playing hide and seek with the heart Not there when I need you Showing up when I think you are gone So, I simply wonder if You will see the same moon I’m seeing tonight You will see in a different time zone. Alex

Sharing A Stick

Image is from Pexels A dog met another dog At the dog park While playing with his favourite stick But he was willing to share With his new friend So he dropped it on the ground Letting his friend take a turn Playing with the stick Alex

Off The Topic Thursdays/ New People

The image is from Pexels When new people come into our lives It is a tricky situation Since you want that human connection We all need But walls tend to up And it takes time and energy to lower them Without feeling judged *Not sure if this poem makes sense on paper, but it did … Continue reading Off The Topic Thursdays/ New People →

Off The Topic Thursdays/ Can’t Be

The Image is from Pexels I can’t love you Because you are loved by someone else So, to bury my feelings, it is Even if you are black and white with her And you allowed me To see all the colours Colours that I hope You will be able to paint with For your own … Continue reading Off The Topic Thursdays/ Can’t Be →