Standing Up Again
I shake off the grief from last night and set out on an expedition to find my abandoned cellphone. After about five minutes, I find it huddled inside one of my…
Always There
She sits in her room by herself, all alone. In her hand she holds a picture of the only one who cared. A single tear slips down her cheek as she remembers his…
I am; I Might
I am...not. That is all. It’s all I can think or feel at this point, if I am to be frank. The world swirls this way and that, to and fro. I sit still. I watch…
So Far
I listened to the radio today That pop station that plays those songs Loud ones, fast ones, vapid things I cranked that crap up Nearly blew my dime store…
(Day 60) We've All got Our Problems
They sat at the table for an hour without saying a word to each other. In the stony, deafening quiet he read his paper as she fiddled with her hair. Outside, a…
(Day 10) Not Yet.
The shadows all blended together and it seemed there was no end of light to give them strength. Swimming in the depths of his bed, Jason did his best to keep…
enmity, coffee, shadow Part 2/2 (Three-Word Prompt challenge)
This life’s got *”emnity”* on the label. You put the coins onto the table You stand up, a bit unstable You haven’t answered. Am I able To let you leave without…
enmity, coffee, shadow Part 1/2 (Three-Word Prompt challenge)
Let’s put our *enmity* aside Share some *coffee*, say good night Sit in the shadows here with me It’s something like we used to be We used to sit like this…
Becky
Today I thought I’d seen your face at the bustop, just behind me, outside where we spent the days together. You were like a silver coin unblemished in the…
What is life?
Life must go on. That’s what they say, isn’t it? But why? Don’t get me wrong, I hope it does, but why must it? I find that I’m reminded of the film ‘As Good…
Lost
I cling to your limp body, begging you to hear me, to come back. Blackened rivers of tears pour down my face and pool on your forehead. I’m right here darling…
Very Quiet Warfare
Rollers and nightcap carefully in place Betsy laid her head softly onto the pillow. Up over the flannel nightie came the smooth sheet and heavy blanket. The…
Away From Gone
Hand heavy upon the doorframe, Cam intoned solemnly, “I shall leave this place.” Betsy gave a condescending look to the back of his head, “Come sit down, love…
Grief
You’re still there. In the back of my mind, in the back of my heart. Hidden, so as not to hurt too much. But then a song plays, someone says something. I shake…
The Accident
I was okay until the screaming started. My nerves had already been shredded by the noise and the stench of fear, death, and antiseptic. It rose out of nowhere…
Three
Three seconds after her death I was blissfully unaware. Three minutes and I was still unaware, getting impatient. This is the last feeling I remember. Three…
Footprint
..... 2 years old and taking my first steps. Parents calling my name as I tentatively take one step forward and then another. ...... 5 years old, first day of…
I am so tired...
As i wake up,i open my window, i see the Athens,the Acropolis...every think is so sick and tired,i die in my room,i am like a bird who cant fly,i want to…
Is It All Fun and Games?
“Duck, duck, GOOSE!” Jesse screamed with delight as he ran as fast as he could around the circle. Tabitha could not get up fast enough to catch him. No one…
Survivor's Guilt
I have always dreamt of feeling space. As I’m out here, maintaining this ark, this generation ship, I feel close to the Universe. It flows through me. I am it…