A few years ago, in an attempt to get over the great dislike I have for my own voice (I still hate my voice because it's too manly for my liking), and before making numerous attempts to get over my camera shyness by jumping on camera; I began doing voice recordings of my poetry. It…
3:30 am
It's been months of sleepless days and nights, and the tears still fall in the darkness and light. I wander and wonder what life is now, to go on without you, still don't know how. Cortney Joseph
“Darkness” by Cortney Joseph
lying in the dark, at hours past midnight i feel lost, alone. afraid. try as I might, i can't stop myself from falling prey, trapped with the demons. they're in my head. overwhelming worries, they overpower my faith, and I stumble as tears blind me, as strength evades, chaos ensues.
“Untitled : 6/13/2020” by Cortney Joseph
I think of you, dream of you, wonder where you are right now. I turn in circles, looking for you at every corner, wonder when will be the moment you walk in. I miss you, and I need you, hoping that I cross your mind as each day passes. I dream of…
“A Bottle A Day” by Cortney Joseph
A bottle a day keeps the heartache away, Or so I thought I heard someone say. Each sip reopens freshly healed wounds, drowning out good memories, clouding my mind with the pain of what will never be. Each sip leaves me clamoring for the return of a life now gone, stammering over sorrow filled…
“Woke Up In The Sky” by Cortney Joseph
I flew. Woke up in the sky with the hopes of Seeing you flying by. Thought I'd lift the window to catch a glimpse, Thought we'd have a chance to play among the clouds and skip. Thought the sun would shine on a crooked smile, Thought your arms would stretch open with each passing mile.…
“Untitled” by Cortney Joseph
“Dreams Of You” by Cortney Joseph
We were beneath the tree beside our house. Me in my little pink corvette, you in your yellow prowler. We were talking big smack, passing licks and clowning around. Racing each other up and down the street until the sun went down. Then you stood, and you smiled. Your hands rose, you began…
“Doin’ Wrong” by Cortney Joseph
In secrecy we meet, dangerously aware of the troubles we greet. Carelessly giving in to temptation week after week. To others we belong, but the feelings shared between us are far too strong. We can't let go, no matter that we both know this life we lead is wrong.
“It’s Been” by Cortney Joseph
I find it hard to put into words the changes I've felt come over me. It's been scary, but amazing. It's been stressful, but empowering. It's been bubbling within my mind and soul, pushing a stronger and wiser woman to the top. It's been calming. It's been peaceful. It's been God.
