The rent for Craftwood Plaza was seventy dollars a month and for that alone, Hester was tempted to move in on the spot. However, she had to see the building first. Her mother came with her and commented on how […]
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Perfection I never wish for perfection Only that my mistakes seem small enough to fold into themselves If I can hold them in my palm Then I can trap them in a fist But I see myself, I know who […]
Photo by Sérgio Rola via Unsplash It was October 15th 2072, a nice calm day with barely any wind. The twins, Phonex and Ember were off school that day and were meant to be studying. Ember had convinced Phonex to […]
Photo by Fuu J via Unsplash Somewhere, I am in Denver, I do not pick my face, I did not leave, I did not resent where I grew up. Went to university in the mountains, I didn’t sit on the […]
Photo by Kristina Flour via Unsplash Hate is a familiar feeling Born from those asking for it to be love My only daughter Longs for more But I can only feel the swell of contempt Why my eyes rest upon […]
Photo by Austin Curtis via Unsplash My left foot hurts, popped a few days ago blisters, half-baked plans. The band-aid has moved again but I’m going down hill and I can’t stop to catch my breath, let alone bend down […]
Photo by Janusz Maniak via Unsplash Won’t you listen to your body? Can’t you hear my plea? Will you let your teary eyes close? Will you take care of me? Don’t make up scenarios Just to entertain your brain; […]
Photo by Omar Ram via Unsplash In shadows deep, where memories reside, A wounded soul with battles fought inside. But fear not, friend, for healing is near, A journey of strength, let it be clear. Through smoke and gunfire, […]
Photo by Mitchell Griest on Unsplash Wake to the sun marching on your skin. Feel your cheeks warm and seal your eyes against its rays. You are alive. The day waits for you in silent heat. But, somewhere across the […]
Photo by Patrick Hendry via Unsplash I awoke after a long winter’s night in the small wholesome house that I’d lived in for as long as I could remember. The air was warm with the smell of the woodstove and […]
Photo by Liam Pozz via Unsplash Millie’s “idea,” and my four highschool years worth of coffee shop paychecks Audi, lead to this adventure. Well, in all honesty the idea was mine, after a drunken summer excursion with the old IT […]
Photo by Benjamin Davies via Unsplash My Dear, what has happened to us The blistering dawn begins without you velvet curtains that held are now torn down My life can finally begin anew Now your hat from its hook, out […]