And just like death every path of planned futures faded until empty black was every way forward. When she placed a foot, pounding and quiet, the path quaked ripples toward … Continue reading Just Like Death
The Costume
“Plus, I believe Gettin’ kinda chubby I’m just saying ’cause I wuv you”—Mother Gothel, “Mother Knows Best” A few days ago I decided to pull out my Renaissance Fair costume … Continue reading The Costume
17 Self Care Highlights from 2017
“I knew what I wanted; I went in and got it Did all the things that you said that I wouldn’t I told you that I would never be forgotten … Continue reading 17 Self Care Highlights from 2017
“I can certainly try.” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 2: Analysis)
“And another one bites the dust Oh, why can I not conquer love? And I might have thought that we were one Wanted to fight this war without weapons And … Continue reading “I can certainly try.” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 2: Analysis)
“I can certainly try” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 1)
“Tears on your pillow will dry and you will learn Just how to love again Oh my weeping willow Let your leaves fall and return Oh darling the seasons are … Continue reading “I can certainly try” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 1)
The things I Dream About
I can see him standing there, lording himself over his domain. “Messiah,” I spat the word on the black earth. My head twitching in negation, I avert my eyes. Backing … Continue reading The things I Dream About
Two Sense
I am a penny blacked and scraped flat, like the bottom of a well dug hole, rusted by life; Bureaucrat, heart working by rote, who cannot get back courage or … Continue reading Two Sense
Unrevealed Man
I have pushed, plied, & pried Your features: Rolling flat your edges With Emotions, explanations, & elements Which were never yours. I have cobbled into existence a chimera: Three dimensional … Continue reading Unrevealed Man
“I’d certainly like to.” is not, after all, “yes.”
“Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom. You don’t have to be swept away by your feeling.”—Henepola Gunaratana It’s been a troubling week. I’ve skipped a lot of meals. I’ve cried … Continue reading “I’d certainly like to.” is not, after all, “yes.”
