Tanka Poems

Pain
darkness surrounds me
I sit alone in so much pain
no one can see me
I run the blade across my vain
I lay and pray for another day

Parents
I hear screaming once again
blaming me for nothing I have done
I want to run away
Please God make me disappear
for I don't want to be here

Sleep
I close my weak eyes
the sound of the night surrounds me
my loving God protects me
in my dream I feel no pain
for that day I hope to gain

Patrick
his face so very soft
hugs from him make my heart pound
I love him so much
I thank God for giving me him
our future will be amazing