BATTLEFIELD H8

I hate someone. I am not proud of it. Hate is like a tick I can’t get rid of.  I don’t enjoy the feeling and I don’t like its all consuming nature. I have tried forgiving this person I hate for her careless judgements and her senseless attacks but it’s hard.  It is hard because…

IT’S IN THE PIECES

Our relationship wouldn’t last long I could see the end before it even began I knew that truth even as I held out my hand Your eyes were speaking volumes Damaged they said Handle with care they said Your words carefully guarded Small hesitant snippets here Carefully thought out sentiments there You need my help,…

BEAUTIFULLY CONNECTED

On the 18th of November I will be starting a new series on relationships.  I have some amazing, AMAZING pieces so far and I can’t wait to share them with you. If you have a piece you would like to contribute you can submit it by email to hastywords@gmail.com .  You may send anonymously if…

STARTING OVER

I’m inside four walls Locked and bolted Cemented inside Echoes from without Beg to get within As I lay on my back Pondering what’s been And focusing on how I’ll begin yet again Locked and bolted Inside these four walls

OBSESSIVE LIVES

You can’t save me Because you say I will destroy you You won’t try to Because you say I’m a slippery slope My eyes wrap around my wrists again Handcuffed to you; a prisoner again Screams sharpen my every night Crawling from hollow sentiments Into your many complicated lies again I will destroy you If…

YESTERDAY’S FACE

I wander through the hallways Straightening pictures that I took Smiling at the memories And every place we stood I’ll leave them hanging As I pack every single box There on the same wall With the same ticking clock I will leave the story written For others to erase Because I don’t have the heart…

EVERYONE IS CRAZY

Sometimes we all lose control Undiagnosed Hidden deep down Moving around In the underneath Snaking its way With insensitivity Prolonging emotions With turbulent chaos Acts of joy and love Riddled with shame Deep sadness Unrelenting anxiety No escaping barriers Foundational walls Built to protect Are falling in Rubble cascading Toward a mad demise Each betrayal…

WHEN FOREVER LIES

Written by Edward Hotspur and Hastywords It pains me to see that look Unfolding behind your eyes Desire for someone else Fueling a passion full of lies It hurts for me to see you stare And smile so blissfully At someone across the room When you’re sitting next to me It’s not just your choice…

#BeReal – MEGHAN SHULTZ

My #BeReal guest today is Meghan Shultz Millions of people, male and female, suffer from eating disorders.  Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are so common that you probably know several people in your everyday life fighting these disorders. Many are good at hiding it. Thank you Meghan for saying out loud what many people are…

#BeReal – CARYL

My #BeReal guest today is Caryl. I relate so much to my guest today.  I have very little else to say because she says it so well. Thank you Caryl for being honest and vulnerable.  Thank you for being beautifully real and your smile was the first thing I noticed. 🙂   Who am I?…