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I began to write poetry at the age of 13, to express my inner struggles. I wrote poems about beautiful magical places as well as dark pieces about depression and suicide.

My BLOG consists of many recent journal entries as I venture on my journey towards Mental Wellness. It also includes old writing pieces (poetry, short stories and writing snippets). In time, I hope to give my old writing pieces context and weave them together in a linear fashion so they make more sense! :)

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Oct 17
1 min

Alone

I am alone, except I’m not. I’m alone in body, not in thought. I’m alone in my mind, but not during prayer. I’m alone in here, but not...

Sep 21
1 min

Blessed

I wish I had something hopeful to say. I wish that I felt bright. I wish that I could help my friends lead meaningful and productive...

Sep 20
1 min

Stormy Days

By Amy Frank Fear is here to help me, I cannot cast it away. Fear also has a purpose. Fear is here to stay. Sadness is here to release...

Aug 10
1 min

For the Hopeless

I try to give you Hope - I hide it in my art. Hope that inner peace will rise in souls that are torn apart. I try to give you Hope - It’s...

The Dragons Daughters

Dec 11, 2020
2 min

The Dragons Daughters

The Dragon’s Daughters by Amy Frank Our Father is a Dragon. Our Mother is a Lamb. Our Father lives up to his Dragon name: Revered,...

The Walking Dead

Sep 30, 2018
2 min

The Walking Dead

...Yes. The ones we can bear. I have been sexually abused and raped more than once in life. It's something I don't talk about. The first...

Flight of the Faeries

Jun 12, 2018
2 min

Flight of the Faeries

Written in 2003 - Age 17. The eve the leaves had fallen, the crimson, gold and green, where butterflies were flighty and angels could...

Ode to the One Night Stand

Nov 11, 2017
2 min

Ode to the One Night Stand

Sex was a game for me in my early 20's. It was an attempt to regain my power. Mania can cause 'Hyper-sexuality' and mixed with all the...

The Aftermath (of the One Night Stand)

Nov 10, 2017
3 min

The Aftermath (of the One Night Stand)

Originally written in 2008. I feel the need to come out with this writing so as to help others, as well as myself. These unexpressed...

Jun 10, 2017
1 min

Granules

We teach children to dream by sculpting castles made of sand. How fitting, teaching children to build with crumbs of rocks - instead of...

Aug 7, 2014
1 min

The Depths of the Chardonnay

This is how I burn when the going gets tough. Smothered with memories doused in alcohol. This is how you will ignite me. With the flick...

Apr 11, 2012
1 min

For if I Am

Let it come. Let the cascade of waves Plow into me. For if I am as shallow as he said Then the waves will not touch me. Let it come. Let...

For Claire

Jun 9, 2011
3 min

For Claire

(Published in the 2011 Archie Courtnall book ‘Fuse’ as well as the 2011 University of Victoria book ’The Story Within') I don’t know...

May 22, 2010
1 min

Humanity

The land is ours, The sea is ours, Everything but the stars is ours, And soon we’ll lasso them like horses. #Commentary

This is Me

Nov 21, 2009
1 min

This is Me

POEM & PHOTOGRAPH FROM NOVEMBER 2009 (Age 23) _____ This is me when I'm suicidal. This is me with a broken finger because I beat myself...

Mar 4, 2009
1 min

Deity of the Sea

I am like the earth, a molten core burns inside of me, hidden by day old cosmetics. When I looked into the mirror I saw a siren guiding...

The Peacock (for Niagara)

Feb 20, 2009
1 min

The Peacock (for Niagara)

“My tail is bigger than yours. It’s thicker, and more vibrant. Don’t think that they don’t notice a missing feather,” He glowers. “Or...

Poem for the Pencil Picture

Dec 6, 2008
1 min

Poem for the Pencil Picture

For the love of God, kiss the sea and have the trees grow out of me. The mountains push their boiling peaks, trees budding from their...

Aug 6, 2008
2 min

The Attic

Somewhere inside the attic there lies a chair. And when I go up, I still see grandma rocking there, oblivious to my presence. The chair...

The Dream Keeper

Jul 31, 2008
2 min

The Dream Keeper

Originally Written: July 31, 2008 - Age 22 Slightly Edited: January 30, 2020 - Age 33 Art: May 25, 2020 - Age 34 “I am the dream keeper,”...