The pavement is sizzling with rising heat,and my damp brow reminds me it’s summer.I siphoned enough heartacheto rescue the dead of their broken hearts.I slammed my eyes… Read more “Hannah is a Keeper”
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Tight Jeans
“Do these jeans make me look, you know, fat?” Melissa said, through squinted, teary eyes.I stopped. “Me?” I pointed at myself the way a preoccupied kid in… Read more “Tight Jeans”
Angie Killed Some Dude!
“It’s been a long day,” Angie said. “We’ll talk about this in the morning.”“It’s been a long day,” Angie said.“It’s been a long day,” Angie said. “We’ll… Read more “Angie Killed Some Dude!”
Life Without Love
Imagine it. I tried to. Want to? I don’t. Beyond me, it must be. The terror shook me. Joylous smiles fixed on faces — save one. Ava’s… Read more “Life Without Love”
Pity Party
Me? Not invited.I figured as much.Maybe it’s for the best.Don’t blame attendees.I broke your heart, not them.In fairness, I wear my feelings on my sleeve.Staying in your… Read more “Pity Party”
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”
Dreams over Dates
(Revised) I find it not hard to believe that which I can’t conceive.The idle hands of my mind’s eye paint a picture that simmers the winter’s bone… Read more “Dreams over Dates”
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”
Don’t Call Me Dear!
“And that’s the truth, dear,” I said. Mary puffed her lips and folded her arms. “That’s so not the truth!” “Look, I just don’t love you anymore.”… Read more “Don’t Call Me Dear!”
Two Beers too Many
“She’s lying, officer!” Margo said. “Are you kidding me?”“Miss, let’s hear her side of the story,” Officer James said, shaking his finger at Margo. “Now, this time,… Read more “Two Beers too Many”