INKSPIRATION

It’s torture. It’s manipulative like some twisted game.It loved playing with my mind.Bulls eye.Sharp eyes. Prize high.I paid the price. This verse confronts the weight of emotional manipulation. For the one who experiences betrayal, the aftermath often feels like a quiet, lingering form of torture. The moment itself may pass, but its effects remain—echoing in […]

In bird’s eye, he was vicious with his lies. The phrase “bird’s eye” suggests distance—seeing something from above, from a wider perspective rather than from within the moment itself. When we are inside an experience, it is often difficult to recognize deception. Emotions blur perception. We believe what we want to believe. Especially when trust

I lived life, doing people, and making things to get by. This line reflects the quiet continuation of life after emotional upheaval. Even when we carry something heavy, life rarely pauses long enough for us to fully process it. Responsibilities remain. Routines continue. The world moves forward—whether we are ready or not. So we learn

Head low. Cat’s eye. This line presents a striking piece of visual contrast—one that captures a quiet but powerful emotional transformation. “Head low” often signals surrender. It reflects the moment when resistance fades, when someone begins to acknowledge that something has truly ended. It is not dramatic. It is not loud. It is quiet acceptance—the

He was a puppy crush – that’s why. This line offers an explanation—a quiet justification for the decision to turn a blind eye in the previous line. A “puppy crush” is often described as something light, almost trivial. It carries connotations of innocence, naivety, and emotions that feel overwhelming in the moment but are later

Dead eyes – he said, “I see you with clear eyes.” This line introduces one of the earliest and most striking contradictions in the poem. The phrase “dead eyes” suggests emotional distance. At first glance, his gaze feels empty—devoid of warmth, detached in a way that is difficult to define but immediately unsettling. It is

We met eye to eye. This line works both literally and metaphorically, capturing one of the most subtle yet powerful moments in human interaction. Eye contact is often the first form of silent communication between two people. Without a single word, it can signal recognition, curiosity, connection, or even vulnerability. It is immediate, instinctive, and

I watched the apple, lazy-eyed. I remember one summer—just before my birthday—standing in front of the mirror and meeting my own gaze. Every year, as my birthday approaches, I feel a quiet emotional shift. There is always a sense of nostalgia, sometimes even a subtle existential restlessness. I find myself tracing my life backwards, revisiting

“i sympathize” This might be the most honest line in the entire poem. At one point, I considered removing it. But after rereading the poem, I realized it revealed something important—my willingness to remain vulnerable. “oh carrie, hamlet and true grit” These references bring together themes of revenge, introspection, and resilience. Each story explores how