Thoughts on life and love

I don’t count my year by good or bad times. I just doesn’t make any sense to me. I can honestly say that my shitty vs. good days this past year were pretty even. Maybe, but does it really matter? So what? I had some really shitty times last year. I try not to look…

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Nowhere

I often crave the solace in the noise of the city streets Soulless No one knowing me No one caring Downtown Portland, Oregon As I walk I see faces all around me Many I see every day Most I’ll never see again It’s all the same I’m as invisible to them I like it that…

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Anymore

The rain taps slowly and patiently on my window Dark clouds loom filling my heart Hiding the rainbow inside Left by her smile Alone again Too early to drink Too late to feel regret but there is no regret I’m in love Walking, the rain hits my face It’s like a thousand hands waking me…

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A Better Way

I want to kiss you for a thousand forevers Soft and slow Holding your face Running my finger through your hair Watching you from across the room Your blonde hair bounced and so did my heart… Your blue eyes gleaming like stars Your smile casting a spell on me Healing my broken heart Walking Hand…

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Wondering

The biggest lie I tell people Is that I’m ok… On nights like tonight I’m my own worst enemy Listening to the voices in my head telling me it’s all going to be ok, but Knowing that they’re fucking lying to me My friends, loved ones They all say it’s going to be ok but…

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