Essie Writes Poetry

I wrote this back in May, but I needed to hear it today. Funny how the past can speak into the present and give you a reality check. Poem 99 of 365 – Flawless was once an addictive word.I craved it,I felt like I needed to taste itAnd take it,Like a pill in a bottle,The […]

Take this reminder, friend ❤ Poem 97 of 365 – Today is another chance.Today is a gift.Today is a blessingAnd I’m thankful for it. ~ Essie

It’s easy to forget how big the world is, isn’t it? Poem 94 of 365 – How many peopleHave I passed without knowingThat they have lives too? ~ Essie

I don’t know about you, but I’m a bad liar. It’s not hard to tell when I’m down. One time I was like this, and someone asked if I was okay. The feeling of tension within myself; whether I should trust them or not, was acute. I don’t know about you, but I want to […]

What makes you happy? Can you make a list? How many of them can you experience today? Poem 81 of 365 – One: sniffing books worn by age; smelling the stories they tell. Two: seeing a text from a friend asking if I’m doing well. Three: rain pounding on windows, yet feeling sheltered from the […]

For #worldsucidepreventionday . This is what my best friend said to me when I was going through a rough time. I wasn’t suicidal, just to clarify. Fortunately I don’t know what that’s like, but that’s not the case for everyone. Check up on your friends today. Give them your love and support. Be kind to […]

Hey y’all, Sorry for going MIA. Between getting a full-time job, flying alone for the first time, traveling to a cousin’s wedding, and being a full-time university student, this blog (and Instagram account) have been pushed to the back burner. I never stopped writing poetry, though. Remember that goal of 365? Well, this morning I […]

Who are you walking towards? Poem 80 of 365 – I am not meanderingThrough these woods that are thick as thieves.I am not a wandererStopping to watch light filt’ring through leaves. I am stepping with purpose,With knowledge of the destination.It won’t do to make my guestWait long; I forego procrastination. I take quick glances aroundThe […]

Please remember, imperfection does not mean incompetent. Your flaws do not define you. Poem 79 of 365 – It’s not a spotless white sheet.There are already spots of black ink.At first I thought the water was cleanBut it’s still too polluted to drink. It’s not a perfect blank slate,As much as I’d like to convince […]

Loving someone is admirable. Jealously coveting someone? Not so much. Learning to let go of unhealthy emotion and taking the difficult road to maturity is worth it in the long run. Poem 78 of 365 – “I still love you.”I think about saying these wordsTo you,Knowing they could make you hurt.It’s not true,Not anymore, but […]