Some People: A Poem
Some people love so hard the first time they don’t know how to do it twice. Some people are hard on themselves but soft on… Read More »Some People: A Poem
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The Crumbs They Call Affection
I ask myself today what’s changed? Heart beating with the same ache, People I’ve loved so long can’t reciprocate, And I settled for crumbs they… Read More »The Crumbs They Call Affection
Fetal is Home — a Poem
Be it the time of flowers Days of snow, When too much sunshine Darkens my glow Rain on my shoulders A punch in the gut… Read More »Fetal is Home — a Poem
2020 Resentment and Gratitude
Like every year, we do a little reflection on the year that just went by. But like no other year, that I know of, this… Read More »2020 Resentment and Gratitude
Relatable Life Lessons
I’m writing a thing I titled 100 Relatable Lessons, which is basically just some words of advice and short phrases for anyone who needs to… Read More »Relatable Life Lessons
The Feeling You Just Keep Feeding
What if I put it in colors, I said, staring at the hundreds of unused color pencils resting on my table. Actually, what if I… Read More »The Feeling You Just Keep Feeding
By Chance – What If?
It’s so funny the way some things turn out. One tiny action can change the course of your life forever. We experience so many of… Read More »By Chance – What If?
Potential Psychopaths or Shy People
Upon realizing I was feeling tired, I turned around to skip the one mile walk and head to a local store instead, one within shorter… Read More »Potential Psychopaths or Shy People
The Ones Who Stay, The Ones Who Go Away
There are friends who want you to stay Friends who want you away Friends in distress Friends in happiness Friends from childhood Friends you just… Read More »The Ones Who Stay, The Ones Who Go Away
Playing It Safe? Break Through
It’s either a nine-to-five with a 401(k) plan, be potentially set for life (but with a side of Sour Patch), OR swim against the current… Read More »Playing It Safe? Break Through
R and B – Things that Are but Shouldn’t Be
Sunday work in the morning breeze. Sushi made with cheese Autoimmune disease Monolinguals in these seven seas Prepubescents all over IG Your name on everything… Read More »R and B – Things that Are but Shouldn’t Be
Who TF Wants to Be Depressed? Lifing 101
While searching for inspiration, I came across a million great writing prompts. One of them, though, said: “Write about happiness.” I rolled my eyes. To… Read More »Who TF Wants to Be Depressed? Lifing 101