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    Category: break up

    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

    Hannah Is A Keeper

    The pavement sizzled with lust.I felt the sweat on my brow,bringing me back to summer.I siphoned enough heartacheto rescue the brokenhearted.I plugged my ears.It’s too early to… Read more “Hannah Is A Keeper”

    July 2, 2022March 20, 2023 by AC

    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”

    March 14, 2022July 12, 2022 by AC

    Murder for You

    (Revised) “Do you have any idea what time it is?” Mary said through crinkled eyes, cracking the door. “Besides, you’re not supposed to be here. It’s over,… Read more “Murder for You”

    February 25, 2022 by AC

    Birthday Blues

    “But this can’t be the end,” Gina said.“Why?” I asked, resting my hands on my hips like I knew the answer before she told me.“Because… I’m… I’m—”“What,… Read more “Birthday Blues”

    February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 by AC

    We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)

    “Don’t pretend you didn’t mean it,” I said, wiping tears with a tissue. “You return after ten years and expect—” “I don’t have a Valentine,” Sara said, closing the distance… Read more “We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)”

    February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by AC

    Say What You Want to Say

    Shades of shadows blend with an unforecasted gust rattling the living room windows as Vera enters the house, the door slams behind her. Goosebumps poke through her… Read more “Say What You Want to Say”

    February 8, 2022February 10, 2022 by AC

    Reflection

    Are you still debating whether you like what you see?I can’t say that I blame you.Cracks from plunged bloody fists hide distorted lines under your eyes.I see… Read more “Reflection”

    January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by AC

    Revenge Cheater

    How does it feel?And what’s with the puffy eyes?Been crying?Look, it meant nothing.Isn’t that what you said?You gotta believe…Don’t believe me, do you?I should have guessed you… Read more “Revenge Cheater”

    January 24, 2022 by AC

    That’s Why

    I pulled into the driveway, scratching the back of my neck, seeing what I saw.Sandy threw my clothes on the lawn.My old Playboy and Bible collection crackled… Read more “That’s Why”

    January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 by AC

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