"The Bare Minimum" By Ashley O'Hare It's not enough to do the bare minimum. If every individual followed only the paved paths, we would have no adventures; no new discoveries. Take your time. Climb a tree and enjoy a shift in perspective. Find a pond and swim in a moment of peace. Live your life.… Continue reading “The Bare Minimum” New Poem of the Day (2023)
"Our Journey" By Ashley O'Hare If this is the end, let's take a moment to look back at our journey. If we refuse to learn from our mistakes, what was the purpose of our pain? If our suffering goes to waste, it'll all be too much to take. I can accept the past, no matter… Continue reading “Our Journey” New Poem of the Day (2023)
"Breaking Down" By Ashley O'Hare Time after time I find myself crying on the floor, claiming to be fine. The world twists and contorts; transforming into a reality foreign to mine. My mind is incapable of keeping pace with salty streams of tears rolling down my face. I choke through shaking, staggered breaths- fighting to… Continue reading “Breaking Down” New Poem of the Day (2023)
"A Day At The Beach" By Ashley O'Hare There's comfort in the noise. The crashing waves ripple beneath my feet, fending off the doubts in my mind; demanding their retreat. With every seagull squawk, I'm forced back to the present moment. There is no time for distractions- no time to take stock of my limitations.… Continue reading “A Day At The Beach” New Poem of the Day (2023)
"The Illusion of Control" By Ashley O'Hare It was all for control- calories in, calories out. This was the easiest way- the only way I knew how. It was all under control- every bite logged. I kept track of every workout- every crunch, every joy. It fell out of control- my world became black and… Continue reading “The Illusion of Control” Poem of the Day (2023)
"Patience" By Ashley O'Hare How was I supposed to see it coming? This whole path was new; uncharted. They just had to finish what they started. No remorse for the broken-hearted. Now I wring my pillow every morning, my scarred heart forever stuck in mourning. Unsaid words wrapped around my neck tighten sharply, restricting my… Continue reading “Patience” Poem of the Day (2023)
"Laws of Nature" By Ashley O'Hare This snow falling, coating entire properties, remind me of tears I shed last Tuesday. I never stood a chance against the laws of nature. My body couldn't maintain a stable temperature. With skin covered in pins and needles, efforts to feel joy is feeble. Thin, aged string hold me… Continue reading “Laws of Nature” Poem of the Day (2023)
"Dark Night" By Ashley O'Hare Dreams are supposed to be fun. Sleep is meant to have a refreshing outcome. Instead, nightmares seep into my flesh and bone, plaguing the house I considered home. A new perspective does nothing to stop it. Every angle leaves my fragile heart haunted. In this room, thriving in the darkness,… Continue reading “Dark Night” Poem of the Day (2023)
"Harsh Reality" By Ashley O'Hare My heart is too fragile for what I wish to accomplish. This attention is far from what I wanted. Turn around- there is nothing to see now. Leave me be- I need time to gather my guts together. I wasn't prepared for what I had to share. Every person I… Continue reading “Harsh Reality” Poem of the Day (2023)
"The Weight of Choice" By Ashley O'Hare One decision can alter the course of your life. Yes or no? Right or left? Now or later? Heart or soul? Right or wrong? Stay or go? Alternate realities exist of a version of yourself who simply decided to choose red over blue. Mundane questions force you to… Continue reading “The Weight of Choice” Poem of the Day (2023)
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