“It’s hard,” Ben told Amber on an isolated park bench.“Ugh… that’s fucking disgusting,” Amber said, crinkling her eyes. “You okay, dude?”“I mean, it’s hard—”“Yeah, I got that… Read more “The Hard Way”
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Before It’s Belated
There’s a secret,a secret that I couldn’t bearto touch. Where or when we metmade for the best conversationI’ve ever had. What’s the rush?Only the thought of you… Read more “Before It’s Belated”
Desperation Singled Me Out
It was never my intention to stay,not here, anyway.You never chose to leave.Life just worked out that way;even though I made a conscious effort,I fell short, short… Read more “Desperation Singled Me Out”
Can’t Stay Gone
You like not wanting to knowwhere it is I go when we shake our fists,slur our words,and mix our tears with bloodthrough loving eyes in the back… Read more “Can’t Stay Gone”
Working on Maturity
Cure the sickness of regret with forgiveness;shine the darkest part of yourselfin the reflection of lost time.The sun peeks through distorted clouds,warming our interlaced hands as we… Read more “Working on Maturity”
Headcase in Hannah’s Bed
My mind is tired,but my eyes are wired.Lost in a headspace.I found my voicein a choice,heading southbound,windows down on the 405.Headlights blink at me likebloodshot eyes. This… Read more “Headcase in Hannah’s Bed”
A House isn’t a Home
It’s too long to say,too hard to say,how far I’d go to stay,what I’d go through,what I’ve gone through,what I’ve went throughwhat I’ve been through,what I’m going… Read more “A House isn’t a Home”
Whitered Prey
A shark’s mouth watered in murky water;sensing the blood drawn by the sting ofthe heart she crushed, dancing on the ashesof my self-esteem, feeding on my insatiable… Read more “Whitered Prey”
Avoiding Camera Love
The library after lunchDon’t be any later than wealready are.Everyone’s gone.We’re all alone.The CCTV camera snitchedon us.A three days’ suspension had her mapthe route to my house,… Read more “Avoiding Camera Love”