My Poems
By: Erin
My Poems are written by me, first for me
Where my thoughts can just be
Pouring out of my head
So they don’t weigh me down instead
My Poems are not meant to be perfect for me or for you
They are a tool that helps me get through
They release the anxiety and pressure within
And calm me down when my world beings to spin
My poems are written by me, first for me
To help me understand and see
What the heck is happening in and around me
They strengthen my soul
They remind me I’m whole
They help me conquer my desire to control
I share what I write, with those I love and beyond
Because the more I share, discuss, and work to change
People so graciously respond
With similar stories, experiences or ways they can relate
So we join in discussion – to fend off the misunderstanding and hate
My poems are not to bother anyone you see
They are simply my favorite way to “just be”
I don’t ask that you like them, read them, or share them too
I just ask that you respect them as something I do
If your issues with my writing is too much to stand
Then simple move on to something you like better and understand
My poems are written as quickly as the thoughts come into my head
In an effort to prevent them from weighing my heart down instead
They are not perfect, neither am I
If you really dislike it, feel free to pass by!
