No I Know by Alexandra Deianira (California, 21)

With every rise of the sun i persevere on
and every fall of the moon i collapse
the pain that echoes deep inside bones
tearing at my veins and nerves
but i am only told
that is is natural
no i know
those words
lie.



Alexandra Deianira (She/Her) is a 21 year old, LGBTQ+ writer and full time college student from Northern California. She is studying in Southern California and spends her free time writing books, embroidering and baking. She can be found on Twitter @alexadeianira and on Instagram @alexandradeianira.