I can hear my heartbeat,
footsteps are slow,
as I move my arms
this way and that
my breathing increases,
so loud are my thoughts
with no more meaning
than a meaningless walk
I increase my speed,
footsteps are faster
as I move my arms
this way and that,
my breathing increases,
I am now panting, barely breathing,
as I am deaf with
my nebulous thoughts
that has no more meaning
than a meaningless run
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Athena's Words of Wisdom: Empowering Poetry for Women
PoetryThese poems have been written over the course of several years, and reflect emotions as they pertain to being a woman, feeling judged, abused, inadequate, but also powerful after confronting our inner demons. This collection is also reflective of an...
