Poems from kelseymay
Writing is my form of self-expression. Words are powerful and can change attitudes, situations, and lives. I am grateful to be able to draw on language to reach others and to understand myself. Check out my blog at wordsareaneed.blogspot.com. I'd love to hear from you so feel free to leave me feedback! I've also been featured on Science Rhymes.
he tells me it’s his family
his mom’s life messier than Mass Ave.
his uncle a pimp
little brother doesn’t know no better
locked up for...
This work is exhausting
Fifteen hour days on six hours of sleep six days a week, but I’m still going
I’m still showing this city all I’ve...
the walls draw closer as I draw each breath
my death in this place is imminent
they tell me I’m meant to fulfill one thing in life
to make...
Two hands.
Two hands flagging me down.
Two hands coming at me from the side of the road
and I don’t know why they’re waving until the...
Don’t stare at my hips and thighs, my lips, my neck, with accusations in your eyes
Don’t think your looks will make me cry
and die inside...