Marisa Donnelly
Marisa is a writer, poet, & editor. She is the author of Somewhere On A Highway, a poetry collection on self-discovery, growth, love, loss and the challenges of becoming.
Love Is A Verb
Love is not a one-time thought or feeling. It’s a continual action, continual choice, continual promise to another person. Love is a verb.
9 Truths Only Children Can Teach You
All you have is right now.
You Make Me Believe In Forever Again
I like the way I’m not scared of forever when I’m standing next to you.
6 Soothing Prayers For The Anxious Heart
God I pray that you take my pounding heart, my clammy hands, my brain that’s continually over-thinking and give me peace.
You Can’t Quiet A Woman With A Mouth
You can’t silence a woman who isn’t afraid of her voice.
4 Little Reminders For The Person Spending The Holidays Away From Home
Home is not a place.
Self-Love Is Celebration
Self-love isn’t about open-armed embracing every second of the process, but learning to smile at the chaos.
9 Things That Are Holding You Back From A Deeper Relationship With God
Your focus on the impermanent.
I Love You (Almost)
I love what you say in our silence. When there are no words to be shared between kisses. When our eyes are closed and my arm is draped across your chest.
You’ve Hurt Me, But You Will Not Destroy Me
I won’t let you convince me that this abuse is what I deserve.
Maybe You Learn How To Live When You Learn How To Die
Lately I’ve been learning how to die—how to grab each and every moment and cling to it for as long as I can.
You May Be Sensitive, But You’re Sure As Hell Not Weak
You may be sensitive, but you’re a damn fighter. You’re strong. You have a backbone, a brain, and a heart that is forever absorbing the energy from the people around you.