Between the Lines- Dolisha DeVonne

My Reflection

Doors I thought were closed, turn out to have had small cracks and creeks

Sometimes issues I thought were done, come back to haunt me,

Since I am a survivor at best, I’ve learned to take heed to all signs & warnings,

And only wise fools ignore advice for growing

But to start will mean finally confessing what I work to conceal,

Revealing myself to myself, acknowledging what I feel,

Organizing my thoughts from, “this is not right” to “F*** it, this how I feel”

Peeling back my pieces,

Being okay with what I reveal.

Losing pieces of my heart, taught me time was not for bargain,

How long will being delirious, keep my heart darken?

So I’m talking.

To God,

To Myself.

Not caring for fake validation, impressions, hand claps, and recognition

Just so I can close my eyes at night,

In peacefu...

Between the Lines- Dolisha DeVonne

Sentimental, soul-string ties

Tell the secrets of where my truth lies,

In declaration of deep, soulful intellect,

Will you discover what I most protect:

My Heart.

Unguarded emotions that reveal my natural inspirations,

Causing lyrics to flow without hesitation,

If you ever wanted to know exactly what I mean,

Just follow the lines in between.

I’ll confess out loud every time,

In every story line–Between every rhyme,

Revealing through melody and sweet simile

What I anticipate every ti...