Sophia Wood Massicotte

She remembers Forged in fire and anger Swallowing water, current taking her deeper Held by the soil, like a snake nestled in her coil... She remembers Torn by the fear of letting go and the desire to go with the flow Pegged to the bed by her lover cradling her head under the cover Swimming naked underneath the full moon, liking chocolate from a spoon She remembers The ache in her neck from the weight on her shoulders The tears in her eyes from those who could not meet her The sound of...

I'm here to live fully. To be here. Even when my mind pulls me into fear. Even when my body shakes. I choose to stay awake. To this mystery. To this beauty. To the connection that's available, right here, around and within me. I'm here to live fully. Even writing these words, I tear up. Because I know a part of me is scared as fuck to actually live. To let myself experience the fullness of this human life. Notice I didn't say the highs? No. I'm here to go deep. Into the ever-changing...

Slam. Door closes. Leave me Why are you here? I want to be alone She whispers as tears trickle down her cheeks A mix of sweet & salty Tears of anger & sadness I don’t want to see you You're always just standing in my shadow I turn around and you’re always there Waiting... For what? What are you waiting for? She opens the door to see him starring. His little head tilts to the side His little tail starts to wag His little body sits there…waiting. For her tears to melt away For her eyes to...