Anna flicked cigarette ashes into a tray, and gravity drew loose ambers that burned the auburn carpet. Her wet eyes trailed revisionist reflections of her youth. To… Read more “Empty But Forgiven”
Category: depression
Resolved Guilt
On the ledgein someone else’shead, she embracesthe shame concealedon the edge of insanity,she begs faith for onelast wish, pleading for liberationfrom the guilt over the nothingnessoccupying space… Read more “Resolved Guilt”
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”
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”
When I knew it was Love
A dream-like state caressesthe part of me that distinguishesthe authentic person I seewhen you shoot me a sultry gaze,tucking your long, dark bangs back behind your ear.A… Read more “When I knew it was Love”
Righteous Murder
(Repost) The Rainer Cemetery ash trees had shed their leaves, crunching golden-brown beneath the feet of the funeral attendees. The brisk September breeze hung over Leah’s father’s… Read more “Righteous Murder”
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”
Heart Still Locked
I rinsed my glass heart with her shallow tears.An evil plan crowns a halo above her fears.A chilled wine bottle rests on the kitchen table.A ring-sized box… Read more “Heart Still Locked”
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”