The Process
Waves crash down From parted seas Icy needles Against nerves Flowing over Virgin flesh Slowly splitting A spinning head Freezing heart Deeper into indecision…
The Walk Home
The wind dances past me, sending chills through my body; the sun not yet up long enough to warm the Earth. The concrete sidewalk pounds at my feet. The street…
Why?
What is this body? Tiny blue veins Branching out Beneath Pale skin Uneven eyes Staring through The mirror Staring through Her mind Staring through Her heart…
The Pharmacy Raids
I looked up to see the sky turning a dark gray. Not a moment later the rain began to fall, burning my skin with each acidic drop. I ducked down and sprinted…
Solitary Girl
I chose the farthest corner possible. Tucked away the best I could manage, I observed the hundreds of people within the food court. Friends grouped together…
Appearances
I’m jolted from sleep by the painfully intrusive sound of the alarm clock. My heart sinks with the acknowledgement of being brought back to reality. My hand…
The Morning Nightmare
I walked across the dingy carpet of the lobby and down the ill-lighted hall. My coworkers passed by, each flashing a quick smile or giving a subtle wave. The…
Inexplicable
Glistening eyes hold joyful tears Time freezes for a while Hands grasped tightly to each other Faces locked in smiles Love bursts into a sea of light Across a…
People Watcher
I sat at a table near the edge of the food court and watched the crowds walk by. There were mostly families, along with the occasional group of teenagers and…