I remember the day my humans found me. It was a crisp October morning in New Orleans. I eagerly awaited visitors as I sat inside the quaint boutique I resided in. I was perched high upon a shelf, partially hidden behind the larger and more desirable companions but that didn’t matter, she still found me. I remember the moment she spotted me. She began to jump for joy as she handed me to her male ...

Intoxication

Believe me when I say I'm drunk off of you.

I could live on shots of your thoughts and cocktails of your soul.

You keep me mesmerized and give me a sense of freedom.

I feel out of my element.

I've lost complete control of myself, I've fallen into you.

My words are slurred and my thoughts go unprocessed.

I'm intoxicated off of you, but I like it.....

You never asked but I’m okay.

I often find myself full of words,

words I’d never find the chance to say

You never asked but I’m alive.

Through the pain and suffering,

I’ve found a way to survive

You never asked but I’m aware.

I’ve danced with my shortcomings

enough times to even care

You never asked but I’m growing.

His love has changed me,

consuming me without knowing

You never asked bu...

I’ll never forget that day. I somehow knew from the moment I woke up that everything was going to change. This crippling heaviness began to flood my entire body.

I remember being at work. Somehow going through the motions and forcing a smile to those I engaged with. The only moments from that day that seem to hold any relevance to me now were those last few moments before my life changed.

Thoug...