my last poem is your name in my mouth

the sun still haunts you. in the kitchen, the light of the sun dims you. your eyes are windows. but to me, your body is still closed. i’m not rebuilding my life anymore. you are everywhere now. your smile separates my mother from my mouth. making spongy memories to cleanse my body. you: under my feet. why did i hide so much from you? i wanted to be your sun. what am i now? maybe a bird you never knew. 

father forgive me

father, look upon me and forgive me. forgive me without twisting my tongue. each prayer begins with turning words into pieces, making sure the child knows how much pleasure has blessed the sinner. how quickly you turn your head, father, at my sins. father, please forgive me. forgive me for no longer being your son.

about the author

my name’s ellie and i make lil poems about my lil heart. i write poems like musicians make music and i hope it makes you feel the same type of way. thanks for reading, listening, and following. leave a comment if you see something you like :)