Emptiness
We sit stone-still, looking straight at each other. The nightshade glows against her glasses and I cannot read her eyes - all I see is myself. My stiff, cold…
Ready and Waiting
I’m not gonna fuck this up. Really I’m not. I’ve learned some things since last time, and I’ve changed so much. Still old demons never really go away, I don’t…
Progress
Her muscles were tense, expression blank. She didn’t want to be there. “C’mon, Pam. You have to be able to do this.” Her movements were slow and reluctant, but…
Sense and Census
An old man, weather-beaten and sinewy, casually walked west toward the summer sunset. A young boy kicked up dust behind him, looking at the passing scenery…
Learning to Fall
Let go, He says to me, Just let go. Free yourself. There is nothing, nothing left. Empty your mind and let everything go. Scorch your fields of the…
Better to be the Water
I skirt the edge of incoming waves as I try to stay dry. I didn’t think to change into swimming trunks when I came out here and started walking. I just wanted…
Learning Love.
At first, I didn’t think there was such a thing as “love” for a person that wasn’t family. An emotion that can’t be explained scientifically, but even without…
You Taught Me
You talk about her You haven’t learnt much But I have You have tought me a lot You taught me That no matter how hard You fall for someone They might not pick…