Poems from Jessammyn
He says: “You’re beautiful”
And I smile.
He lies to me over and over again,
But I don’t mind anymore.
He’s the only person I know
Who lies...
The truth is, my darling, that time has passed and we have grown. And yes, I do love you. And yes, that has everything to do with this poem...
"Suicide is not an option"
I hear my therapist say,
She smiles wryly
And I want to scream.
"Suicide is a coward's way out"
She continues...
No one knows her the way I do!
You're right, my love. No one knows me the way you do.
You know me as strong. As a storm that is just...
Today, my mother brought home my antidepressants,
I've never been prescribed pills for my emotional state,
I've self-medicated for years...