i stared into vacancy seeing nothing feeling nothing there was numbness a complete loss of sensation i was breathing rapidly sweating, trembling feeling weak
i drank myself into oblivion unaware of what’s happening unconscious of what’s goin’ on there was silence i was agonizing it was heart – wrenching harrowing, racking
then there goes my quiet death
P.S
My book “After Rain Skies – second edition” (a compilation of true and inspiring stories of abuse and violence in prose and poetry) will be out March 8, 2022.
😔💔Women have the right to live free from violence. Let your voice be heard
Join me and the rest of the world in spreading awareness and putting an end to the culture of abuse and violence
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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A heartbreaking poem Mich. You’ve truly involved the reader in your story. Thanks for joining in
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Thank you so much Sadje for the thought provoking photo prompt.🙏🧡
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It’s my pleasure Mich.
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Thank you so much Sadje🙏🧡
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Maybe a new life lies beyond…
I will be happy to do a review of your book on this platform https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/02/28/vacancy/
Do let me have the link when you publish. Let’s decide on the format later, whether you want an interview or text format.
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Thank you so much Reena…i would be honored. I will send you the link immediately once it’s live in amazon on March 8. Thank you🧡🙏
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Beautiful poem, but I’d like to point out that men can also be abuse victims and also deserve to live violence free
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Thank you so much and i agree men too deserve to live violence free. 🧡🙏
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A chilling poem!
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Thank you Val🙏🧡
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Such a heartwrenching share.. Wonderful.. 🤗💕
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Thank you so much 🙏🧡
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Another powerful poem on this desperately important topic, Mich. I’ve marked my diary to head over to Amazon on 8th March.
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Thank you so much Chris…🙏🙏always grateful for your support 🧡🙏
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Poignant and powerful poem, Mich. I am completely on your side when protecting women and children. Congratulations for the book release.
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Thank you so much Kamal🧡🙏
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Always welcome dear Mich.
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A powerfully clever take well done, Michelle.
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Thank you so much Mason🧡🙏
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That numbness is so painful to go through and come out of. Beautiful poetry as always.
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So true…🧡🙏thank you so much Pragalbha.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck🤗
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thanks for raising awareness always Mich!👏🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you too for your support Cindy😊
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it’s my pleasure
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