I wore your handprintsacross my left cheek.I wore a wirefrom a right hookto my fucking jaw.I nursed a brokennose, broken on thesurface until I realizedyou never loved… Read more “Tough Love Lesson”
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Reward Money
“This cup of cold coffee is barely keeping me awake,” Sandra said, yawning with her hands planted firmly on the steering wheel. Sandra glanced over, then returned… Read more “Reward Money”
Dude, You Need a Savior!
You’ve got it all figured out, huh?I guess it’s easy for you, isn’t it?Passing bad checks, asking for forgiveness for what’s next, how’d that work out for… Read more “Dude, You Need a Savior!”
Positive Thinking (Change)
That’s what it’s all about, they say.Does it work?Tell me when you figure it out, will you?They say it with a tight-lipped smile and a pocket full… Read more “Positive Thinking (Change)”
See it Yet?
I’d shave years off my existence to see recurring dreams of holding your hand after midnight.The memory is too close to clasp but too hot to touch.It’s… Read more “See it Yet?”
Dead Body
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I’m Listening (Biting My Tongue)
I speak too much,hanging my head in disgust.My cheeks blush with lust.My mouth sealed shut.So that not even the trees could hear me screamwhat’s to be of… Read more “I’m Listening (Biting My Tongue)”
Bloody Roses
It’s January, and I lost track of time and a wrinkled letter dated September; we did a night or two in the back seat of her hummer.I… Read more “Bloody Roses”
Becca Screamed
Becca is a naive perfectionist at heart and a follower by upbringing. Her mother is an alcoholic, and her father, a workaholic. Becca fights for their attention,… Read more “Becca Screamed”
Selfless is Selfish
Sara is getting married.She doesn’t love him.Should I tell him?At the altar, make an objection?Exchange my life for his (like Jesus would totally do) and marry her… Read more “Selfless is Selfish”