“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”
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Pity Party
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”
Club Night
(Revised) Another dateless Valentine’s Day. It’s just another day. I arrived a little late at a sports bar because my hair wouldn’t style in place—never did. I’ve… Read more “Club Night”
This Feels Right
I washed shyness down,sipping cheap white wine.Innocent enough to touch,we rested by the fireplacenear the couch,melting the quiver in her lower lip.As if in a drought,her mouth… Read more “This Feels Right”
Trick Or Treat?
Pumpkins carved with candles paved the way to her porch. A skeleton rattling in the window left me in a fragile state. Blood rushed through my veins,… Read more “Trick Or Treat? “
The Invitation
Mark is the black sheep of the family and thinks the government monitors cell phones, so he never called. But when Ben receives a letter with an… Read more “The Invitation”
Fired
(update/repost) “You’ve been an outstanding employee until this last year,” Mr. Adams said, raising then lowering his arms. “You tied my hands, guy.”“I’ve been here for—”“Ten years.… Read more “Fired”
Fear of Rejection
I hold a red rose to your nosebecause you’re allergicto affection.I hurt youbecause killingme softlyfoils my backup plans,slathering memorieson the wall;like the trigger of a loaded gun,my… Read more “Fear of Rejection”
Allergic to Engagement
A Carolina breeze escapes its meaningamid our intertwined handsas it relates to the boiling passionyour chest feels like the beating of my heart.my lips tremble with awkwardnessdrips… Read more “Allergic to Engagement”
Random Faces
The record skipped the songsyour sorrow replayed.The me you loved ceasedlike the power outage in a well-lit homeon a brisk autumn evening.She was gone just like that.A… Read more “Random Faces”