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    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.

    We’re Done

    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 spread across her… Read more “We’re Done”

    January 30, 2023 by AC

    Night Terrors Of Love

    I heard it in your slumberconnected with a timid grin.Your eyes fluttered in a night terror;your lips licked my name offwith the residue of a kiss.I guzzled… Read more “Night Terrors Of Love”

    January 30, 2023 by AC

    Suitor’s Saddest Side

    I was told that it wasn’t my fault,but that’s not true, at least notwith you.But God, if you only knew,knew that I can’t sleepwithout the thought of… Read more “Suitor’s Saddest Side”

    January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 by AC

    Blind Cafe Date

    In a café, waiting for a date, I observe a barista with long, red hair that spirals into locks below her shoulders, burning beans poured into eco-friendly… Read more “Blind Cafe Date”

    January 27, 2023 by AC

    Driving Emotions Sober

    Traveling down memory lane,eyes on the road,I’m over the limitagain in my bones,sticks and stones crushme with guilt bottledin a jar of regret.I’m three days overyou, in… Read more “Driving Emotions Sober”

    January 27, 2023 by AC

    Macy’s Closet Skeletons

    Macy whisked me away with her soft, pale hand. The suitor in me trailed the footsteps of her hourglass frame to a salty lake. A nervous smile… Read more “Macy’s Closet Skeletons”

    January 26, 2023 by AC

    Facade Of A Betterman

    She said I wasBut I don’t seewhat she sees in me.Gasoline spread a wildfireof turbulent infatuation,searching for spare changethat of my self-esteem.But I can’t feel,not a goddamn… Read more “Facade Of A Betterman”

    January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by AC

    Pity Party

    Me, dis-invited?I figured as much.Don’t blame attendees.My affections claw at my sleeve,examining the world over my voice.Settling in your head,ruminating over last night’sbedroom talk.What’s best for usis… Read more “Pity Party”

    January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 by AC

    I’m Shy

    That I admitted it shocks me even now.In what ways does that affect me?It all gets jumbled up when I tryto articulate what’s on my mind.Just what… Read more “I’m Shy”

    January 25, 2023 by AC

    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”

    January 24, 2023January 29, 2023 by AC

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