thoughtful – Page 2 – Mecca-Amirah Jackson

Irrelevantly

June 10, 2016January 13, 2017by Mecca_Amirah2 Comments

Is it okay to disregard me as a realist would to a daydream? I wish to disappear from the world of smokes and mirror, fade as idle words are exchanged and my shrill screams are dismissed. My tears, trivial as they may be, emotional I may be, but just for a moment, I wish to depart irrevelanty [...]

Midnight thoughts, Poetry, Short Poem, Thoughtful

I hurt when your cruel words–

June 10, 2016January 13, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I hurt when your cruel words pierce me. My ready smile melts from my face– I become hollow as your weapon- of-choice rings true. Defenseless, weaponless, a pacifist in the game of laced-truths, yet you persist on. I’ve lost the fight years ago yet you strive on–

Midnight thoughts, Poetry, Thoughtful

I dream of a man–

May 28, 2016January 13, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I dream of a man shrouded by shadows; am I not a victim of desire, wanton for a man fashioned in nightmares? I am only mortal yet my choices tests my red blood sweetened by apples and poisoned by eyes led astray. I try to lead a life brightened by sun rays and happy, go-lucky [...]

Thoughtful

Starry sky

May 15, 2016January 13, 2017by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

To crave a body bound by flesh Is to be a fool, a gamble, a Starry sky, lacking its luminescence; the comfort cape of night, the forgiving hands of twilight, and the lover’s kiss of starlight. When you told me I was beautiful, I couldn't help but wonder What drew you in- Was it the [...]

Short Poem

A riddle–

May 4, 2016June 30, 2016by Mecca_AmirahLeave a Comment

I am a being spun from silk, softer than a cape made of tulle, the mortal wingspan of gossamer wings– I am the whisper-soft web of lies, spun by predatoiral hands, kissed with a spray of poison. My purpose is to idly stand by, strung up high, made a tool to your derision. I am [...]