Julie Skon

How I Am

ask me how I am
i will tell you the truth

my heart breaks when
i open my eyes
the morning brings a stinging truth
that I fell asleep to convincing myself it was a lie

my lungs sting
there is not enough air
breathing seems unfair
i am drowning in despair

my legs hurt
from the circles I am not walking
i am doing a dance
around the truth that i am not talking

my mind is scattered
i can’t keep up with this pace
i am tired of finding a reason
to stay in this race

my being is shattered
the pieces nowhere to be found
i am living a nightmare
my soul feels tethered and bound

they say to me
tomorrow will come
and again I will roam
this heart wrenching journey
of finding my way home

Bio

Hi! I'm Julie, I live in Los Angeles, and what brings me the most joy is listening to others and learning how they heal from the pain of their past traumas. Since my boyfriend was killed from gun violence, my view of life changed, and what matters most to me are the moments that we have and how we show up for them.