I guarded myselffrom the shelter of therapy,which contemplated its worththrough phrases of regretthat replaced the side of methat you’ll never see.Fury’s eyes performed a symphonyof guilt, shame,… Read more “Client of Dispair”
Author: AC
I am a former soldier and teacher. Among other things, I’m an avid runner, a self-published writer, and a pop-punk music enthusiast.
First Drink, Last Kiss
I intended to waituntil we both knew,knew each other as morethan just friends.But a rum and coke,she provided,taught me everythingI know about courage.Drunk off a first kiss,arms… Read more “First Drink, Last Kiss”
Shoebox Emotions
Pain has given me nothing for its timedwelling within my mind.Isolation was my refugeto forget everything I readin a shoebox under your bed.Its contents shook what I… Read more “Shoebox Emotions”
Love Over Long Distance
She was clamorous whenscreaming in the mirror,but I shrieked at the deafeningfear in her selfish silence.I lost the face I had saveddriving down the 401with the windows… Read more “Love Over Long Distance”
Love To Return
On our first date, my nerves exposedthe tension in my chest.Our conversation turnedto expressions of affection,leading to kisses as we feignedinnocence in a church,but our lust pulled… Read more “Love To Return”
Autumn Gazebo
Guys like me don’t usually do things like this, but I’ve been up since three o’clock, sitting here in the dark, waiting for the brisk October sun… Read more “Autumn Gazebo”
Dating While Stood Up
I sat over a beer at a cafe.Stood up for another dateover another late-night wait.I’ll die alone.I just know it.The sting of emptinesscrawls the length of my… Read more “Dating While Stood Up”
An Engagement Memory
Let’s make memoriesof undying love.Our packed bagsrest by the door.We’ve been here before,believing the short timespent together gatheredwhisky rumors of altruisticroses through our bonesthat never want to… Read more “An Engagement Memory”
Relish In Imagination
Relish in the promise of memories,waiting, aiming for anxious lipsto hit or miss, a mistakethat I can’t bear to make.Your presence is presentwith the breeze you makewhen… Read more “Relish In Imagination”
Just Shut Up
Sit still, shut up, and absorbthe gravity of the painyou caused when you told meforever but boughtflowers for another girl.You’ve never bought me flowers,but white roses are… Read more “Just Shut Up”
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