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...

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