I feel tired todayMy body begging me to take a breakeyes heavy, limbs gelatinMy brain pushing me to power throughdo this, do thatAn ongoing battle The internal struggle itself, drainingI wonder sometimesWhy we as humans are not allowed to restThe expectation for productivity every dayThe word lazy used as a slur When really we all... Continue Reading →
Free Writing
Sometimes I get nervous about putting my words down on paperlike once they’re written and re-read they’re no longer a fragment of my imaginationThey’re real. For other people to take in, to judge. For myself to revisit, scrutinize. It scares me. Sometimes I like to just let them bounce around in my head for a... Continue Reading →
When I was 5…
When I was 5 I wanted to be so many thingssome were tangiblesome were fantasiesin my naïve mind all were achievableI could be every single thing any whim concocted in my minda vetan author a zookeepera dog a tigernever a doubt that my wishes would come trueLittle me, my biggest cheerleadercarrying the utmost confidence not... Continue Reading →
Expectations
Sometimes I thinkexpectations are little murderers.skulking down dark alley wayswaiting to take our livesThey mentallytear us. Like a knife,slowly moving acrosssoft flesh, bloodpouring in warning, life draining.Expectations openthat wound up-bare-handed andsearch around, graspingintestines and arteries,pulling and tainting untilwe writhe in pain.Sometimes they make it to the brain-little pathogens eating a hole creating a home in... Continue Reading →
Chase Yourself
The most important thing you can do in this life is invest time into getting to know yourself. We are implored to seek a high paying job"Money is happiness," preached, bored into our brainsWe are persuaded to find a life partnermarriage, the house, the kids, a familyFed this American Dreamand most people spend their entire... Continue Reading →
K.J Stafford 