By Jessica Ricks I don’t want to live in a world Without creativity, love, peace, And happiness. But if I had to live with Pain at my core, At least it’s something I Already know...
The fear of success
By Jessica Ricks Most people are afraid Of the unknown. Anew relationship, Visiting a new place, Where you will go at the end of your life. Success is like death. I see myself shrouded In greatness. Being well-known, Full of happiness, That admired person who Can say “I made it.” Success requires … Continue reading The fear of success
When You Kiss Me
By Jessica Ricks Your lips crush against Mine, soft and determined to Take in every taste of What you have long since Claimed as yours. Your body Envelopes me in your warmth allowing me to feel safe, Loved, and needed. Your Tongue explores my mouth in A desperate urge to feel every Inch of … Continue reading When You Kiss Me
Breathe In, Breathe Out
By Jessica Ricks Everything stops. Shaking hands, heart palpitations Throat tightens, Someone standing on my chest Weighing me down. Falling through space, accelerating, The world is a haze. Breath stuck, oxygen deprived Concentration gone. Breathe in, breathe out. Time freezes. Suddenly a ghost no longer part of myself, On the outside. Nothing … Continue reading Breathe In, Breathe Out
What It Feels Like To Be In Love
By Jessica Ricks Your heart tries to break Through your chest, your Body heat rises and Your racing mind won't rest. The world around you freezes and Everything around you Suddenly stops in its tracks, This moment of bliss long overdue. In this unfamiliar experience The mind, body, and soul Try to … Continue reading What It Feels Like To Be In Love
It is a Special Time
We are approaching a very special day. On the 21st, it will be the birthday of my co-editor and girlfriend Jessica Ricks. To celebrate her I am going to publish a few of her poems. I hope you like them and let's all hope she has a very special birthday. John Page
The Beauty of the World
By Jessica Ricks The Beauty of the World I see the stars above, The rolling clouds, The colorful flowers, The bunnies and the deer, And I say, “Thank you.” The universe created This lovely grandeur, We are just observers Here to experience This beauty that is Not ours. And with that, I am … Continue reading The Beauty of the World
Purple Haze
By Jessica Ricks See more at http://instagram.com/_lifeisaworkofart_ and https://lifeisaworkofarrt.wordpress.com
Stay
By Jessica Ricks “Are you hungry?” “No.” “Can I get you anything?” “No.” “Why are you doing this?” “Because I don't want to eat.” “You know what I mean.” “Because I have to.” “I still don't understand.” “I don't fully understand either.” “And yet here we are...please talk to me. I don't want to see … Continue reading Stay
Pumpkin art
By Jessica Ricks
Academy of the Heart And Mind 