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”
Category: love/hate
Tears Over Miscommunication
Tears from Anna’s eyesstream salt to her lips.Whatever I said,I meant only in my head.Sobs and shakes drawchills the length of her spine.I calculated an overstatementof cheap… Read more “Tears Over Miscommunication”
Faith In Forgiveness
She tells the hours to,but they never leave.What’s a gal to dowhen the leaves screamin blindness through silence?An apology to Godshe can’t do it untilshe knows it’s… Read more “Faith In Forgiveness”
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”
Scared of Commitment
Happiness finds its use inthe sparkle of your green eyes,shining anxious insecuritythat knots my tongue.But the changing ofthe seasongives you reasonsto doubt what youthought you meantyou knew… Read more “Scared of Commitment”
Vulnerable to Love
Absent my intention,I set myself up for failure.Loneliness anchors disappointmentunder chilled tides of sadness,wanting to love but smotheredin unlovability.On mornings, I crawled out of bed,kneeling before my… Read more “Vulnerable to Love”
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”
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”
Life Without Love
Imagine it.I tried to.Want to?I don’t.Beyond me,it must be.The terror shook me.Deadpan expressionsfixed on faces.Ava’s crooked grinwarms me with a heatI couldn’t bear to touch.Life is loveBut… Read more “Life Without Love”
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”