Sometimes I Forget 

I often forget myself  Lost in thought Sometimes I forget about all the bullshit we’ve gone through to get here I still lose my breath when I see you Every fucking time My blood rushes to my head My heart pounds I forget about all those fucked up shit my inner demons tell me When…

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This is my journey

  When I started this journey, my journey, I was lost The paths I walked were often dark with small glimpses of light from the sun My sons Anger and anxiety were a way of life A way to draw my attention away from the pain Pain I caused myself I bought into the anger…

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My Life

My life is a hodgepodge of broken dreams and broken promises A tight lipped memorial to lost love and broken hearts I walk in circles just to make myself feel on many days Falling in love with that same blonde lady daily between fits of melancholy and exuberance Morose and silent as everyone pretends not…

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Let's spread some love

…and end abuse. Now! hashtag it #bluepinwheel  Use this banner. Don’t worry about crediting me. Just spread the word.  Speak up for someone who doesn’t have a voice!    

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Live in it

I stand before you My life naked to the world The king of squandered potential The leper you created to frighten yourself Stories you tell to frighten small children The same children you beat and rape Hiding in the shadows of your mind I live rent free  Leaping out to the sounds of silence  …but…

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Rabbit Hole 

I gave you my two cents and you tossed me away  Like a torn dollar bill Even though my closed eyelids I see the fire dancing  I’ve gone as far down the rabbit hole as I care to travel  I’ve never thought of giving up Never thought of leaving  I’ve taken this too far If…

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So Little 

The snow fell in silence over the lake Morose and frigid  As I stood waiting for your touch  My lips chapped My thoughts scattered  Waiting  It seems like I’m always waiting for something  You I spend too much time alone  Too much for my heart to like it Too much for my weary soul  I’m…

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Anyway 

I wish I could cry At least I might feel better Feel something  Someone  Does anyone feel for me? No I didn’t think so I can look away Sometimes I want to walk away  but where would I go? Where would I rest my head Weary and lost Alone in a crowd of strangers Who…

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