It exploded into the sky and all I could think about was breathing. Stomach in my throat, I looked at the others frightened and holding hands. We were falling and I was stubborn, ready to go down alone. I closed my eyes making peace with all that was this complicated life. It was taking longer … Continue reading Relocate
Category: POETRY
Plateau
Elevated, flat, but going nowhere for a while, or possibly ever. I couldn't have thought of a better word. Traveled far and high, blistered feet, bloody knees only to stop, bottom out, flatten out, fade out into something that almost represented a mountain. Can you imagine? The humiliation of almost being a mountain and settling … Continue reading Plateau
Coffee Talk
I watched her soft adolescent hands fiddle the fake engagement ring on her finger, She spoke of wanting marriage. I wanted to tell her to wait. I wanted to tell her that boys suck every last bit of life out of girls her age. I wanted to tell her she needs more time to learn … Continue reading Coffee Talk
Monsoon
I wanted the wind before the storm, it was always my favorite, So I created the wind. I let it rage and let it roam through each part, picking up dust and throwing it through the old lead windows. How easy I think as it moves effortlessly through and out of the house I swore … Continue reading Monsoon
“You’re Late”
From the base of the spine to the back of my neck, the tightness, the irritability spreads through every cell. The boiling chill takes over and tiny soldiers attempt to put out the raging fire with drops of water. She laughs. Idiots, that will never work. She continues her rampage in and out of my … Continue reading “You’re Late”
House Call
“What the fuck are you doing here?”I must have blacked out or something. I guess not completely out of character but when I came to I was standing in the middle of a hollowed out tree and it was dark and freezing. I shivered and wrapped my arms around my body feeling bare skin, wondering … Continue reading House Call
“Leave your Wife”
"Hey Mel." You whispered in my ear from behind, I was alone at the bar writing. I didn't turn around. I shut my eyes and all our memories flashed quickly, emotions tagged along. Excitement, fear, despair, resentment, longing. I opened my eyes and reached for your hand over my shoulder. Your touch, a wave … Continue reading “Leave your Wife”
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