Imagination

"I try to see

Try to understand

How you love me

Why you're my man

But, then again, you're not

You belong to no one

Though I still have a lot

I feel as if I own the sun

Well, I used to 

Now I own nothing

But I still belong to you

And I cherish your ring

The ring you threw at me

It put me down

Everything that was to be

Is dirt upon the ground"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Imagination"

Mirage

Mirage nuzzled Ruth's hand and she realized she had stopped rubbing the mare's head. She reached up to scratch the lower part of the mare's neck and Mirage stretched her neck out, her bottom lip trembling in appreciation. "Am I crazy to be out here talking to horses who can't say anything back to me? I suppose that's why it's nice. I don't have to be quick on my feet or worry about what I say or how I say it. So I'm free to tell you that Emmett," Ruth leaned closer to the mare as she dropped her voice down to a whisper as if someone might be able to accidentally overhear, "is one nice hunk of meat."

The mare let out a snort of air from her nostrils and shook her head slightly. "Is too!" Ruth said.

~Grace Marshall

From my book coming out this June, No Pizza Delivery 

Nothing Matters

"My family and friends

Have mostly given up

This can't be the end

But sometimes it feels that way

There are no more blind dates

No more attempts at happiness

I think it's too late

They seem to agree

Nothing matters anymore

Now that you're gone

My world has crashed down

Hopelessly I continue on"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Nothing Matters"

How Did It Turn Out Like This

"How did it turn out like this

How did we fall to pieces

How did it turn out like this

How did our hearts shatter

How did it turn out like this

How did we drift apart

How did it turn out like this

How did our love become heartache

How did it turn out like this

How did hate grow inside

How did it turn out like this

How did our love evaporate"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "How Did It Turn Out Like This"

Don't Waste

"Don't waste

Your life

On Me

If You

Don't Think

That we

Can be"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Don't Waste"

Confusion

"I am so confused
My heart is twisted
Between two men
I missed it
Who is for me
Who's meant to be

I feel bad
Connected
It makes me sad
He gave it all
What if I leave
Will he hate me
Did I deceive"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Confusion"

An End

"For forgivness I beg

On my knees I pray

My breath seems to lag

I gave it all away"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "An End"

You Gave Me A Kiss

"You gave me a kiss

And then comforting arms

You gave me your love

And then happiness

You gave me a dance

And then your heart

You've me the moon

And then the stars"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "You Gave Me A Kiss"

Is You

"I won't lie

Sometimes I still cry

When I think

About you leaving

It pushes me to the brink

But I love you

No matter what you do

You say you love me

And I think it's true

What else could it be?

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Is You"

In You

"And I'll trust in You

The clouds may roll in

And cover the sky's blue

There may be temptation and sins

But I'll close my eyes

I'll grind my teeth

Won't look at the black skies

Or stony ground beneath"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "In You"

Good Morning, Jesus

"Here on my knees

The stars above

Shining in through my window

Reflecting Your love

The clouds reflecting Your majesty

And Your warm embrace

Let's me know You're here

Shows Your sweet grace

And says, 'Sister, you're safe.'"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Good Morning, Jesus"

A Glint

"A twinkle

A glint

Of love

It's there

It's smiling

At me"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "A Glint"

I Can't Reach

"I'm falling

And I can't reach

Anything

Down this dark

Chasm

I fall

I reach out 

I call"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "I Can't Reach"

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From "No Pizza Delivery?"

Roy snorted as the saddle fell and he shied away from it a few steps. She heard her grandfather laughing from behind her. “I thought that Clydesdales were supposed to be calmer and Quarter Horses more flighty,” Ruth complained.

“Mirage is over 22 years-old and trained to compete. Ol’ Roy just turned 4 this year.”

“Then why do you keep calling him ol’ Roy?”

“Because he will be old, some day, and young Roy sounds derogatory. I wouldn’t be derogatory toward a creature that large but if you want to, you have at it.” Ruth wondered how she’d never before realized her grandfather was a tad loopy.

~Grace Marshall

From my story coming out this June, No Pizza Delivery

WITHIN: Never Alone

"There was me and then the truth inside

I knew that it didn't pay to try and hide

For He was there and He always knew

And I tried but none of us can stay true

He would hold me close as I'd cry

When I felt as if I'd die

And I'll never bear the pain alone

For I know I am His own

Though the darkness at times surrounds me

For perfect is something I can't be

And the pain will often be there

Sometimes more than I can bear"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Within: Never Alone"

Sometimes It Just Hurts

"Sometimes it just hurts

Being alive

A slap or a word that's curt

You just want to get away

Just for a while

An hour, a day"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Sometimes It Just Hurts"

Resembles My Insanities

"See this scar?

It resembles my insanities

Resembles how far

I've gone

On my arm

It sits there telling

Of the harm

I brought myself to

See my wrists?

The small red scars

After we kissed

The knife was applied"

~ Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Resembles My Insanities"

Risk Worth Taking

"I thought there was more

More than just words

I thought you cared

Cared about me

I guess we were destined

Destined to fail

I should have seen

Seen all the lies

It's all so hopeless

Hopeless to try"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Risk Worth Taking"

Not Know Or Not Care

"Does he know

I love him so?

Does he care

About the pain I bear?

He's killing me

Does he see?

I'm dying slowly

I'm his wholly

I'm overwhelmed by tears

Accompanied by my fears

In an endless night

I lose the fight"

~Grace Marshall

From poem, "Not Know Or Not Care"

How?

"Why am I like this
My emotions all muddled
I'm a mess
Can't stop
Why

I'm so upset at you
Then long for you
Want your arms
Your touch
Kisses

I have to stop this
These letters I send
But I can't
Have To
Stop"

~Grace Marshall
From my poem, "How?"

Regret

"Don't fall

Don't hurt

Don't regret

Ever regret

Loving me"

~Grace Marshall

From poem, "Regret"

Our Talks

"I say yes and you say no

You say we should stay

I say we should go

I say there is a God

That loves you very much

And you say it's all a façade

You ask me about right

And why I think you're wrong

I try to show you the light

He's everything to me

You don't understand why

I don't know why you can't see"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Our Talks"

You Offered A Song

"You have my heart
You have my tears
You have my life
You have all of my years

You offered a ring
You offered an imagination
You offered  song
You offered a life-long vacation"

~Grace Marshall
From my poem, "You Offered A Song"

Try Not To Remember

"Drowning faster and faster

Sinking deeper and deeper

I hope he's the one

I hope he's a keeper

You're scared and alone

Praying it won't stay this way

Your heart holds a somber tone

From all your broken dreams"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Try Not To Remember"

Take That Demise

"I feel as if I'm tumbling down

Into a never ending whirlwind

I can't force out a solitary sound

My body rots, starting from within

I close my eyes and feel your touch

Feel your lips and body on mine

Never thought I could feel this much

And forget the passage of time

With you could have my love

Without it being secret

Did this blow come from below or above

Not having you would be my biggest regret"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Take That Demise"

Sorry, It's True

"I didn't want this

I didn't see it

Ever since that kiss

Can't believe you love me

How did you fall

Yet you seem so proud

You stand so tall

Don't you see I'll hurt you"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "Sorry, It's True"

The Crown

"Now and again
I think of the sin
That made Him die
For you and I
And I see the tears
And I smell the fear
Taste the blood
Feel the mud"

~Grace Marshall
From my poem, "The Crown"

I Felt It

"I swear I felt it

Something I’ve never felt before

As we danced upon clouds

I just want it more

You bowed on one knee

Just wishing for me

To accept your invitation

And to be free"

~Grace Marshall

From my poem, "I Felt It"