There was a feeling of static in the air as Jeremy sat down next to Sarah in the waiting room. This was their last chance. Everything else they had tried had failed. When the nurse called Sarah's name, the couple took one last look at each other. "Do you want me to come with you?"... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction – A Child In Mama’s Eyes
Mama had spent every penny she had to make me that dress. I didn't have the heart to tell her that I wasn't a little girl anymore who wanted to wear rainbow dresses, but a full grown woman who would rather wear a t-shirt and jeans. She didn't even have any source of income anymore,... Continue Reading →
Poem – They Say
They say: Change your hair Make it silky smooth Nothing out of place I say: I am who I am. I am beautiful. They say: Change your body Lose weight Less is more I say: I am who I am. I am beautiful. They say: Put make up on your face Hide those pimples Pluck... Continue Reading →
Poem – My Heart Is Calling
At night My heart beats faster As if it is calling out to you But you never seem to answer And your voice-mail is full So I hang up in my sleep
Poem – Complicated Love
Hard to let you go You have a grip on my heart It think it might burst
Poem – Ghosted
Your words licked my wounds Showing me I am able to heal Your voice like bandages covering me Letting go completely I reach up Over my body covered in scars To open up my heart Vulnerable Naked Exposed Turning towards you I find nothingness Alone With my aching Heart in my hands
Poem: The Bigger the Better
At the beginning there was only one Where dreams were big and songs were sung When you came it became two Where love blossomed and it grew First baby boy made us three With sleepless nights and a new body Another boy came to make us four Toddler and newborn who could ask for more... Continue Reading →
Poem: Reconnecting
We are kids again Finding pleasure in small things Love just keeps growing