poem – Page 56 – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

the beginning

August 18, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I could not never go back to the beginning of the fall, the disgrace from heaven, the leap of faith that soon spiraled to the apex of my despair– the madness born from lies pursed on cruel lips. as my defenses lie wide open, a formidable wall crumbling at the prospect of comfort and love, [...]

Poetry, Short Poem

Crushed rose petals–

August 18, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

Crushed rose petals Mean nothing without the prickly thorns. A Ruined bouquet, scattered across The murky surface, damaged by cruel hands Robbed from their roots by capricious intent; Yet you call this act love While I deem it lust.

Poetry, Short Poem

The Tang of Youth

July 28, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

An aphrodisiac; the tang of youth adulterates my perspective of the world– “tunnel vision” they may tease yet I do witness the burdens of the elderly and the ignorant bliss of youth and as I lie bitterly, I wonder why people claim “Being 21 is all the rage!”

Poetry, Short Poem

The Open Sky

July 26, 2016January 12, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I wish I could capture the wild beauty of the open sky with pastels and paint. My mind a bare canvas hungry for the wispy mists of dawn, the unapologetic beaming rays of midday, the fluttering skirts of dusk: indigo, red, the faint traces of pink , and the still, cruelty of night. My obsession [...]

Poetry, Romantic, Short Poem

Flicking memories

July 13, 2016January 13, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

Flickering memories overwhelm me, Images of you haunt me As I try my hardest to erase you. Straining as I push, My limits ache, yet I pursue. Your face is blurry Yet a treacherous part of me Searches for more: the memory Of your laugh, your smile, your blush– Maybe if I wish hard enough, [...]