Month: June 2018

The roaring of ocean waves crashing over feet while warm, sand squishes its way through toes. Looking out the window over the tip of the wing to see the lights growing out of darkness on a gentle descent. The bubble wrap pops of a log in the fireplace filling the room as shadows waltz across walls. Waking up to the… Read more →

Not many people love me. It’s hard to make friends when your only occupation is to rouse sleeping bodies from their slumber and selflessly give the time without so much as a “thank you”. Sitting motionless, only to be whacked on the head and cursed at as the light begins to bleed through windows. And after the abuse, I fall… Read more →

Your face shown yellow and blushing like steak cooked rare on the plate in front of you. Night was nearly endless. It felt like we sat there for hours, barely touching our food. Constantly touching each other. Your hand caressed mine then left. I found it between my thighs, over my dress. I wanted to know you like a book.… Read more →

You will never be ready, they thought, and left in camaraderie to play to velvet rows supposedly empty but for strewn cases, whose souls had risen in song. Watch, Strings. Crescendo, and brilliant! Heavenly gusts unfurled to the walls that guarded someone in shadow, the sole viola chained still to Earth. To practice alone pitch and tone. Whole bow. No… Read more →

Careful not to wear those shoes or stumble as you go. But still, the light is fading and your pace must never slow. You thought ahead and parked your car where you might spot the glow, beneath a burning light post, where your isolation shows. The silence isn’t quite as frightening as what lurks below, And yes, you’re friends, but… Read more →