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”
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.
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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