Introductions
Something happened to the both of us. Maybe we became different people. Maybe we just drifted apart. Maybe we both made promises to ourselves to never let the…
Tableaux de Provence
Hear The notes that run and go nowhere In false pretences Of pleasing peace which condense Into droplets of sour tears. It fills the room with cheery rhythm …
I don't know. Honest.
“so be honest with me...” Never a good start, for any conversation. Honesty is dangerous, especially when you need to ask for it. “Why don’t you love her…
Pierce My Heart.
They sat inside the living room. The couch a tattered mess, the material peeled away like bad paint. They sat in their usual spots, their seats permanently…
Somebody That I Used To Know
I was walking down the sidewalk Of a street that I knew so well Each crack was so familiar Each step was half-carefully planted To avoid landing a foot on the…
Tu Travailles Trop
More than anything, I just wanted him to say “OK, ma cherie, we will make it work.” Instead, he told me, “Tu travailles trop et ne bois pas assez.” You work…
You'd love it, you know you would...
_Dear Rhonda, You’ll probably screw this up before you even read it, but I miss you, and I’ve no-one else to write to. For 27 years we came here, Harold’s B&B…
An April Morning
Franklin Walton watched his hands in the mirror as he tucked the tail of his blue shirt into his pants. He saw that his tie stopped a full inch above his belt…
Last Goodbye
“Goodbye” she said, as she turned and walked out the door, letting it shut softly behind her. This isn’t the first time we’ve fought, but it feels different…
Letting Go
“That’s the last of it, I spent some time going through my place. This box has everything else I had left. Pictures of us, movie ticket stubs, even that stupid…
The Rain and The Pain
I am alone tonight and all I can hear is the rain falling. Watching the rain out my window, more tears fall from my eyes. Today I tried to pretend that…
I died to make you feel guilty
When she said goodbye last night, I didn’t know it was goodbye forever. I joked around like usual, turning my face away at the last second, letting her kiss me…
Goodbye
Condescension, No affection Showed between we two; This made it far too easy To walk away from you. I sensed the end-- Doomed to “just friends” But did nothing…
Unwanted
“But David...I...I...Why?” I stuttered, unable to believe what was happening. “I’m sorry Kalyla. It’s just not right anymore. You know? You’re not in the wrong…
Going Too Far
“This is crap,” I mutter. “And I think one of the pigs is sick.” The smell still makes me gag. I’ve been feeding the pigs, sleeping with the pigs, and…
Dear Julia
Dear Julia, We met online. You lived in Texas, I lived in Iowa. Despite our distance, we seemed to be perfect for each other. I had never actually seen your…
Cape Fear
Dear Emily, I’m sorry. I love, respect, and admire you in every way but I just can’t live with the fear any longer. Why did you take so long to tell me? When I…
Form Letter Breakup (Challange)
Felicity Daniels 10456 Raven Lane Chicago, IL 22348 *Romantic Other #27* 22345 Eagle Landing Chicago, IL 37712 Dear significant other *27*, It is not everyday…
TV Bites
“Hey, Derek.” I say over the phone, watching reruns of Derek’s show on TV. “What is it, Caroline?” His voice is annoyed, like I made his coffee decaf instead…
Breakup
At ten on a school night, I am trying to coax my mind into sleep. Six in the morning hits hard, I remind myself. When I’m nearly asleep, the familiar tone of…