Poems & Perceptions
Overthinking weighs heavy on my chest,
panicked by thorny questions,
from people who know best.
I’ve reached a strange place now,
this wasn’t meant to be,
I did not see this coming,
I cry so much I can’t see.
Another fight, barriers higher,
a different state of play,
spiritual friends they guide me,
convincing me to pray.
Stay positive trending mantra,
impossible, painfully insincere,
fingers bleed from clinging on,
swaying aimless, no feeling,
no fear.
© Michelle Sotiriou 2021
Relentless rain, you’re joking,
torture taps, drip drop,
confused mind, May where are you?
please, I beg you to stop.
Relentless rain, sunshine thief,
pickpocket of rays and suntan,
fierce wind drinks, dehydrated dermis,
i’m bluer than cyan.
Relentless rain, time’s up babe,
trickling tricks for the last time,
balmy change arrived today,
sunset and sunrise.
© Michelle Sotiriou 2021
Waking from sleep is a strange feeling now, anxiety hits me hard
Duvet is my protector, cushioned, I am wrapped in layers reluctant to move.
Who is this person I have become, the person who lives to hide?
She is new to me, unfamiliar tactics, shy as a blushing bride.
Greek, but where is my kefi?
Soulful, but where is my rhythm?
Woman, when will you return?
Soon.
© Michelle Sotiriou 2021
She Be Fierce 