My wrists jittered as my fingersdanced over keys on the board,composing a series of text messages,most of which will go without saying,saying a goddamn word; the words… Read more “Text Creek Love”
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Majoring In Love
On the long drive home,reflect on who loves whom more.Shivers travel the length of your spineas you envision me tapping your shoulderin the backseat.In my eyes,I want… Read more “Majoring In Love”
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”
Wine Tasting Lust
We sipped spiked wine on Bella’s cold basement floor, even though our high school age kept us from purchasing the coolers. Bella broke the seller’s lock with… Read more “Wine Tasting Lust”
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Are We There Yet?
Driving a conversation home — on roads unknown, we roam, following curves and narrow straits, streets, and words that cut like glass, we debate the better part… Read more “Are We There Yet?”
A Bible and Calendar Pages
I licked my finger, flipping through pages of a men’s magazine, tucked inside of a Bible, counting calendar pages, avoiding a body bag—at least for today. I… Read more “A Bible and Calendar Pages”
Wine From A Dusty Box
Hannah, an arrogant, beautiful high school student, wants to spend the night with Ben (her boyfriend). Ben is an insecure classmate. She lives on the wealthy side… Read more “Wine From A Dusty Box”