Written Story by Sierra

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Archived

This is what it feels to be archived.
Tucked away in the dusty basement
in a filing system few remember
existing out of circulation

This is what it feels to be archived.
I haven’t caught the plague
it hasn’t killed me yet
but for now, I am a faded artifact
they want out of sight

This is what it feels to be archived.
To those with their heads in the ground
I am a emblem of their ignorance
a keepsake of their wrongdoings
a time capsule of their broken promises

This is what it feels to be archived.
And yet,
I will not let them ignore me.

Themes:

Care & COVID 19Grief & ChangeIdentity & Social ChangeInspiration & HopeMental Health/WellbeingPoetry

Medium: Written

Author: Sierra

Date Submitted: November 28, 2023

Bio:

My name is Sierra, and I am a queer, disabled linguist living in the metro area. I have slowly been rekindling my love for poetry, and it has provided a lot of healing during this pandemic. Words are so powerful, and I hope that my poem made you feel a little less alone.