courage – Jane Fox Art

.underneath

You ask me where I come from. What I’ve done. Where I’ve been. Who I am. I could write about my childhood…. growing up in a household with parents who don’t know what love is. With siblings that follow suit. I could tell you about the endless days and nights where I cried alone inContinueContinue reading “.underneath”

.then to now

Going through the words, poems, stories and memories that I have recorded on paper over the past few years can make my heart tremble at times. The pain that drenched so many of my days still lingers silently in the background of my mind. Inside of me: Every moment, every day navigating through; trying toContinueContinue reading “.then to now”

.i’m not sorry

Someone close to me recently pointed out how I apologize for things that are both in and out of my control. He pointed it out often, until I started to notice myself… Yesterday I counted 42 times before the day was over. Why am I so sorry? Truth is, I’ve been programmed to wish IContinueContinue reading “.i’m not sorry”

.retaliation

karma wont stay away very long…
she will unfold an indiscernible curve ball
that will knock you off your feet

.building me

I need strength and clarity I need hope for sanity Through this restless storm The rain clouds begin to form Hoping that tomorrow brings What yesterday has failed to see The burden of what I have done The choices & actions & the way I run… An endless path of frustration Taking a chance toContinueContinue reading “.building me”

.never had i

Never had I, a mother to guide me Never had I, a father to teach me Never had I, the support to grow Alone in a battle Fighting one’s own… Confused at the findings Discovering I have no home Courage to build What I can with what I have But a scared little heart WasContinueContinue reading “.never had i”