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Apr 21, 2021

Elikem’s Corner: Sleep

I didn’t always want this life.  And I’ve fought so hard to maintain.  To stay alive despite it all. I want to be whole. I want to sleep.   I hope and pray that sleep will find me. An internal and everlasting sleep that will carry me through this 21st year, refreshing me from the…

Apr 7, 2021

Elikem’s Corner: Tombstone

CW: Death   What will you write on my tombstone when they bury me?  When I am finally free from these burdens placed upon me When I can finally rest,  peacefully and far, far, far away from the likes of you     Will you omit the truth?  The parts about your abuse?  The parts…

Mar 31, 2021

Elikem’s Corner: Peace

I truly believe good things come in threes Like the trifecta or Holy Trinity  So here are three examples of how you’ve been my peace:    Peace The immediate, instantaneous feeling that rushes through my body whenever you utter your favorite phrase “you know I got you” it was terrifying in the beginning  Despite all…

Mar 24, 2021

Elikem’s Corner: Home

Home Smells sweet like vanilla Occasionally a whiff of cigarette smoke Sometimes a vape Sometimes it’s just weed Home is About 200 pounds Thick arms and thick thighs The deepest belly button I’ve ever poked And the most beautiful eyes And unkempt hair And a crooked smile Home is The only place I feel safe…

Feb 24, 2021

Elikem’s Corner: I Hope

I loved you so much  And I hope that you can take my love with you  I hope that you can take all of the memories All of the laughs and joy All of the hugs and dances All of the late night convos and quarter life crises   I hope that you know that…