Author: Melanie Blackman
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Internal War: A Poem
White-hot brain fog.Rosy cheeks, watery eyes. Consistent body aches.Clenched jaw, forced smile. NSAIDs, Tylenol, CBD.Scratching, digging, stabbing pain. Red skin where a heating pad ... -
New Year, Same Me
It’s finally here: 2021. After the shit-show that was 2020, I’m eager to see what the new year will bring. Realistically, things won’t change ... -
Crying During COVID
Over the past eight months I thought about starting a journal to capture what my life looked like and felt like during the COVID-19 ... -
28 Life Lessons
November is finally here! It’s my birthday month. As I get older, the celebrations have become less extravagant, but they’ve also become more genuine ... -
Unfinished: A Poem
I’ve wasted a lot of time in my life Equating being busy to being successful. Multiple deadlines, overwhelming projects, With nothing but nervous energy ... -
Wedding Tips From A COVID Bride
In normal circumstances, planning a wedding is stressful. There are too many moving pieces and things to juggle. In most instances you have to ... -
Writer’s Thoughts: A Poem
You’re Not A Real Writer. You Don’t Know What You’re Doing. You Should Just Give Up Already. If You Were Actually Good, This Would ... -
I Once Gave Up As A Writer
I’ve wanted to be a writer for a long time. But there was a time when I gave up that dream. And I regret ... -
Forward and Backward: A Poem
One foot in front of the other. Moving with no destination in mind. Sometimes going forward, often walking backward. One foot in back of ... -
Past & Present Me: A Poem
If I could I would go back in time So I could Hold your hand And tell you That this, Too, Shall pass. That ...
