(Published at The Writers Club) Hannah is fake to death,even faked her fucking deathjust to see her parent’s reaction;had a funeral service,and the works,watching her folks sobfrom… Read more “Faking Life (Published at The Writers Club)”
Laundry Day (Published at The Writers Club)
(Published at The Writers Club) I can’t pick up the clothesthat Hannah left on the floor;it’s a clutter of keepsakessmeared with her lipstickand stains from sweaty sex.Hannah… Read more “Laundry Day (Published at The Writers Club)”
Forgiveness In Opinion (Published At The Writers Club)
(Published at The Writers Club) In a courtroom, a judge presided, dividing our possessions.I told Mary to keep the house.Living in an empty home, scattered with our… Read more “Forgiveness In Opinion (Published At The Writers Club)”
Secret Safe
Harold, who had a mixed heritage, had been working hard to keep his prejudiced grandfather away. But over time, his grandfather wanted to reconnect, and they finally… Read more “Secret Safe”
Unlocked Engagement (Published At The Writers Club)
(Published at The Writers Club) (Revised) One more May fell uponan evening of us separatedin the convenience of competing narratives.I arrived after dark againbut for a good… Read more “Unlocked Engagement (Published At The Writers Club)”
At My Best
(Published at The Writers Club) At her worst,Amy hung my worthover a silver scale.A quill had tipped reasons tostay come this timenext season, we’dbe in separate beds.But… Read more “At My Best”
Writing Curves In Breakups
(Published at The Writers Club) I lit her letter in a bin of regretsafter she trailed freeways away,leaving me and this small town behind.I swung a baseball… Read more “Writing Curves In Breakups”
Love On Ice (Published at The Writers Club)
(Published at The Writers Club) I blink awake, travelingthe thruway, snaking roadsthrough the gusts that swirlwith the maple tree leaves.But my destination rests in her head.I packed… Read more “Love On Ice (Published at The Writers Club)”
Our First Home
(Published at The Writers Club) Our apartment backdoor shuddered as I slippedthrough another night of searching alone.Hannah’s tongue cut me with accusations.If narrow crinkled eyes could kill,I’d… Read more “Our First Home”
Screaming At Anxiety
It’s there. It’s subtle. But it remains ever-present. Close your red eyes and place your palms over your ears. The voices in your head paid the rent… Read more “Screaming At Anxiety”
Cold Feet Warmed
(Published at The Writers Club) A gust rattled the shuddersthrough the corridor,startling me after a nightof staring at the ceiling fan doing its thing.I used circular argumentsand… Read more “Cold Feet Warmed”
Divorce Avoided
(Published at The Writers Club) In each other’s facesour fists thrash,screaming incompletethoughts that courseshivers through our veinsinstead of speaking healing words,we tell the other to drop dead.Split… Read more “Divorce Avoided”
Indecent Reverend
Jenna took a break from college to attend her despised grandfather’s funeral. She’d been ambivalent about sitting on the pew to give the impression her grandfather conformed… Read more “Indecent Reverend”
Fighting Understanding
(Published at The Writers Club) Beth drifts through my intentionslike lack of sleep irritates a bad dream.I decline to fight without understanding.Verses in love songs replay memoriesof… Read more “Fighting Understanding”
Revolving Door
(Published at The Writers Club) I left just the otherfucking night.Without your help,over the past year,I looked insideof myself, findingwhat I’d improved.I took a deep breathbefore my… Read more “Revolving Door”
Scared Of Goodbye
(Published at The Writers Club) The other sideof the dividewants you home.But don’t leave,not without sweetslights casually drapedas my day’sbest February night.My life’s timeplunged into years,splendid spring… Read more “Scared Of Goodbye”
Unnoticed Valentine
(Published at The Writers Club) If love is real,tell me how to feel.If nothing gold can stay,remain a worthless memoryof what could have beenhad she arrived for… Read more “Unnoticed Valentine”
Please Stay
(Published at The Writers Club) Even thoughyou wantto leave,please stay. The changesyou seein meare becauseof you. I’m sinkingin emotions.All themore reasonyou needto stay. Loving meis warmthfor yourenchanting… Read more “Please Stay”
Connected: Wed To Infinity
Outside, a haze hovered near the ground, stirring the shallowness that hovered over my sensitivities. I was sitting at my desk over coffee, typing letters to anyone… Read more “Connected: Wed To Infinity”
We’re Done
(Published at Spillwords) The thought of love without himshifts the ground beneath her feet.Whatever he meant, he said it instead.A cool breeze pulls her ponytail southbound,and tears… Read more “We’re Done”
Mapping Affection
(Published at The Writers Club) From the glitz in Kara’s eyesto when she last said goodbyebreathed distrust as a mistin the bed of a pickup trucksomewhere back… Read more “Mapping Affection”
The Basement: Secret Crush
It was three o’clock, and I sat at the dining room table in the dark, cupping a mug of warm coffee. I peered out the large, tinted… Read more “The Basement: Secret Crush”
Damaged Date
(Published at The Writers Club) Time fell through the cracks of despair,waiting for a fucking date; she’s late.It was the lines to my dating life’s story;I tap… Read more “Damaged Date”
Sober Dad
(Published at The Writers Club) A man lifts his headas puddled droolspreads on the floor.Piss wets his jeans.A cigarette burn stainsthe edge of the sofa.The woman he… Read more “Sober Dad”
Pictures Don’t Lie
(Published at The Writers Club) In love withghosts by choiceface first fastto sink inthe stain ofan excuse toview on camerareels of uspassing by,checking over theother’s shoulderWe loved… Read more “Pictures Don’t Lie”
Perfect Timing
(Published at The Writers Club) I drifted down a thoroughfare.I was ghosted by an internet date.My car broke down on the 501;I sipped a latte as if… Read more “Perfect Timing”
Forest For The Trees
The forest satiated me through the brush of Elizabeth’s touch along a trail to nowhere in particular. Nothing tasted as it was, nothing appeared as it was,… Read more “Forest For The Trees”
Withered Beauty
(Published at Withered Beauty) A sinister smileput a whole planin motionwith the ghostof my fatecrossing pathswith a requestfrom God’s lipsto cherish an entwinedfriendship spilling as waternurturing red… Read more “Withered Beauty”
Sinister Sunday Drive
Tara enjoyed Sunday evening drives. I was getting sick of driving in the winter chill. Not even the light forecasted snowflakes slapping the windshield could deter us… Read more “Sinister Sunday Drive”
Memories Unwritten
(Published at The Writers Club) We’d met at a cafe over coffee.I swallowed spit, stuttering over my words,and loosened my tie.A rose bore its red petals on… Read more “Memories Unwritten”
Unbearable Humor
(Published at Spillwords) I planned this all along.No, really, I did, she said.I found no humor in the November weather,but her eyes stirred warmth in my soul.With… Read more “Unbearable Humor”
Gasoline Over Coffee
I’ve seen some things, things about Alisha that I can’t unsee. My eyes gaslight my memories, setting ablaze the simple fact that, although I tried, I’ll never… Read more “Gasoline Over Coffee”
Buried Secrets
“I’m kind of iffy on this whole thing. I mean, I’d die of laughter if someone told me they did what we’re doing. I’d think they’re fucking… Read more “Buried Secrets”
Stalking November
(Published at The Writers Club) A reckless summer, in caseyou don’t recall,drew to its conclusion,traveling the windy roadover a torn, beaten path.The house we sharedis home to… Read more “Stalking November”
Cabin Lust
(Published at The Writers Club) At a cabin, we engage in softconversation with pithy introductions.Our tongues roam as travelerswithout warning signs,leaving no crease untouched;we lie over crimson… Read more “Cabin Lust”
Closet Stalker
(Published at The Writers Club) A pounding at the doorseized my chest and me upright.I tumbled out of bed,wiping a sleepless night frommy eyes. I flipped the… Read more “Closet Stalker”
Sweeping Dreams
Sample: It was eight o’clock, and the dappled sun shone through the trees, creating mysterious shadows through the blinds. I was exhausted and curled with a fleece… Read more “Sweeping Dreams”
Belated Engagement (Published at The Writers Club)
(Published at The Writers Club) Esoteric expressionsslip through her red lips,stripping wrist stitches,bruising downcast scars,opening decisive nervesto her cracked spine,shattered with the desiresof the flesh, broken inside.The… Read more “Belated Engagement (Published at The Writers Club)”
Running from Love
(Published on The Writers Club) A delicate strokeof an old nude paintingrests between her lipswith a kiss wakes hernot in the glimmer of affection.Her phone is breaking… Read more “Running from Love”
Tasting Autumn’s Hips
(Posted to The Writers Club) A cliche death grip rips my shirtin the back seat of a car,theft of a heart isn’t a crimein her mind,with an… Read more “Tasting Autumn’s Hips”
Rebound Fail
(Posted to The Writers Club) Writhing on your knees, wasting space on memories, searching for him in me someone I can’t be on an autumn afternoon through… Read more “Rebound Fail”
My Weakness
(Posted at The Writers Club) My strength escaped when our eyes locked;not knowing the combination to peel away,I swallowed hard and gave a nervous smile.I used to… Read more “My Weakness”
Lovely Relapse
(Published on The Writers Club) If nothing matters,why do you meaneverything to me?I’ve been cleanof love for the betterpart of my life,but with you, I get high;I’m… Read more “Lovely Relapse”
Life in Love
(Published on The Writer’s Club) I naively embraced our memories in technicolor.I should have listened to my friends.I blinked the red flags to the trash bin full… Read more “Life in Love”
A Lonely Place to Sleep
(Posted on The Writers Club) She’s tossing and turning in sheets in a home we own;the silence drags violence along defensive wallsframed with insecurity.The portrait we paint… Read more “A Lonely Place to Sleep”
Check Engine Light
(Posted at The Writers Club) I killed the headlights in my mind,ran through every red light,following the curve to a decisionI made it between thick fogand condensation,blurring… Read more “Check Engine Light”
Nightfall Truce (Published on Spillwords Press!)
As the night draws to a conclusion,this war between us explodes withlandmines, tripping overwires of insecurity,cutting through the tensionof our invention.After consuming red wine,distraught tears flow througha… Read more “Nightfall Truce (Published on Spillwords Press!)”
Happiness is Seeing You
(Published on Spillwords) In a bar, I sat over vodka. I’d pick up women through lonely eyes, promising long conversations and drinks for which I’d pay. It… Read more “Happiness is Seeing You”
The Unemployed Catch
I sat over a cigarette and a local newspaper at the kitchen table. I was going over the classifieds. I shifted my notepad and glasses and reached… Read more “The Unemployed Catch”
Sinning in Jeans
I sat in the library over cold coffee and opened books, going over notes for a twelfth-grade biology quiz. I wanted to prove to Mom that I… Read more “Sinning in Jeans”
Coffee Over Diamonds
Sasha drums the table’s edgeseated across from me,as her lips tremble,bending into an upside-down grin,she tells me she needs me;needs me as though she needs a new… Read more “Coffee Over Diamonds”
Dying To Love You
I cast stones at a fucking phoneafter she crossed her fingersand said she found another lover.I need the ringtone for her lips to bendmy ear before the… Read more “Dying To Love You”
Unafraid
I hold Ana’s hand as we meander,unafraid, projecting even bravery,through dirt and pebbles to the calm riverand heed the sign of the times we cedestreams over smooth… Read more “Unafraid”
Naive Lust
Wildflowers emulate life in her smile,cascading a sparkle in her gazeas she strolls down golden roads,snaking through quiet neighborhoods,stepping over cracks on sidewalks.His touch upon her chin… Read more “Naive Lust”
Addicted To Infatuation
We analyze each other’s engaging gazeas our lips twitch, tossing around musingsover words to convey the passionresiding on the tip of our tongues.I can’t fathom breaking Ana… Read more “Addicted To Infatuation”
Risky Seduction
Brandy puzzles me with conflicting signals,signaling the stranger shivering in my head existsbefore she exits through the front door.I furnish Brandy’s alluring requests upon her demand.She is… Read more “Risky Seduction”
Kiss Her
My fist is on the verge of casting smooth stonesat a mosaic facade to crack a catalystthat resides between her stiff lips.Mesmerized by her hips,I weave through… Read more “Kiss Her”
Reliving Our First Date
We ambled through the park,capturing our youthful shynessand the prolonged, captivating staresas our tongues danced behind our lips.We paused before speaking over one another.Awkwardness soaked us like… Read more “Reliving Our First Date”
Alicia Returns May’s Misery
Alicia slipped through the doorbefore I hit the lights for the night.She stood there.And I stood here.Alicia’s eyes rounded the cornersof my tight-lipped stare,reflecting when the existencewe… Read more “Alicia Returns May’s Misery”
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