It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning, in this broken world. ~Mary Oliver
Tag: Poetry
Bareback
Sometimes words escape me. I can't find the right ones that give voice to my current wanderings and wonderings. Then I find that someone else has been able to articulate the journey well. So it is with this poem by Mark Nepo. Bareback No question I’ve been knocked from my invisible horse and the one with … Continue reading Bareback
Bravado. {Part IV of IV}
Today's post is written by our Brave Poet, Jazmyne Tamar Johnson... It is in the dance of a maimed danseuse that the true love for her chorus can be found. Her sole purpose of creation to sway in the winds of the melodies that once held nothing but, in her perseverance, have gained meaning. Fearlessly she leaps with no … Continue reading Bravado. {Part IV of IV}
Let Me Entertain You
Today’s post is written by our Brave Artist Mariah Neilson ************************************************************************ Let me entertain you. That would be easier. Easier than opening up to you. It would be easy to create a story, so you can't see my pain. Let me entertain you. Something - interesting. Enticing. Alluring. I will tell wild tales … Continue reading Let Me Entertain You
The Hike
I think sometimes I get ashamed of the darkness. Not some sin I struggle with, Or fear I can't let go of. Not even depression I need to pray out of. I'm talking about the real stuff. The common "Hello, How are you?" And my response of: "I'm good, How are you?" I … Continue reading The Hike
Lonely
Today’s post is written by our Brave Artist Toni Imsen ******* I was surprised by the amount of responses I received when I wrote this poem last year. I don’t why I was surprised. It seems to be a common experience, regardless of who you are. I too am lonely. Yes, I said … Continue reading Lonely
A Lover’s Light. {Part III of IV}
Today's post is written by our Brave Poet, Jazmyne Tamar Johnson... For what is the purpose of life when she lives in fear of the light? The soil has become tainted by pesticides. That which once shielded me has now become my enemy. I worry that the solution to my newfound sadness is also its … Continue reading A Lover’s Light. {Part III of IV}
Beautiful Scars
Today's post come from Live Brave founder and creator, Lesley Glenn. The image I see is not mine. Tears They trickle hotly down my cheeks. Cancer has branded me. Scars that mark my battle. A daily reminder, Of an enemy that wants to rob me of my identity. Steal my purpose. Destroy my future. … Continue reading Beautiful Scars
The Rainbow Storm
Today's post comes from our Live Brave Poet, Tiffany Martin. The Rainbow Storm She walked in the desert, Kicking the small rocks aside, Head down, sweat pouring. Cracking the tumbleweeds under her feet. Glancing up to make sure she could still see. Hands were in her pocket, Defeat on her mind, Stuck in this heat. … Continue reading The Rainbow Storm
The Corner
Today's post is by our Live Brave Poet, Tiffany Martin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Corner It was one of those moments I had to tell myself to breathe. My head was pounding, My body shaking, Pain surging through every inch of me, Racing thoughts, But still I lay. I could see her cowering in the corner. If … Continue reading The Corner
