I’m stuck. I’m stuck. I’m stuck. I hear your heartbeat from under the floorboards Tormenting me in my sleep and in my wake. It’s not real, I know it’s in my head Because I am alive and breathing, And you are not. Get out. Get out. GET OUT. It’s daytime, you don’t belong here, SoContinue reading “The Turn-Tale Heart”
Author Archives: Jaimee
Taking a Chance
A hand reached out to her, Persuading her that she belonged – That she would learn And she would grow. She took a breath and leapt Into an unfamiliar world Filled with creative talents Far exceeding her own. It was a strange invitation; One that called for 6am alarms And other things she didn’t bargainContinue reading “Taking a Chance”
Tomorrow I shall write something new
Hey my love, I buried you a month or two ago I keep thinking that you’re standing on my floor That you’re waiting there for me Tomorrow I shall write something new. I feel like I am still standing on Maroubra beach watching the sunrise – still thinking about life, but also nothing in particular,Continue reading “Tomorrow I shall write something new”
Today I sat on the couch
Today I sat on the couch Thinking about yesterday; It was a day spent hiding From the scorching sun, In new and bizarre places. I found myself immersed in the world of music – I stood between different keyboards and microphones, near shelves of pedals and amplifiers, and among lovers of sound. I found myselfContinue reading “Today I sat on the couch”
Yesterday I ate a tart
Yesterday I ate a tart Made of the sweetest strawberries, Layered in a sweet milky bliss.
Tomorrow I will find myself busy
Tomorrow I will find myself busy for the first time in a long time. I will be out and about and do crazy things all within reason, of course. Just thinking about the day gets me excited! I will endure pain to make myself a little prettier and go out with an old friend. WeContinue reading “Tomorrow I will find myself busy”
Today I saw her cry
Today I saw her cry Out of the corner of my eye; It was only a split second Before she noticed eyes on her, And quickly wiped the tears From her face with her sleeve. She espouses an aura of happiness where ever she goes, sharing her joys in the smallest of things. She isContinue reading “Today I saw her cry”
Yesterday I planned my future
Yesterday I planned my future, One day in advance For I had nothing better to do. My hands despise idleness And pushes my brain to think, Encourages my legs to travel, Citing all sorts of adventures. I wonder where my plans will lead, For they never play out As they are purposed, But I enjoyContinue reading “Yesterday I planned my future”
Tomorrow I want to wake up to a new dream
Tomorrow I want to wake up to a new dream. It’s as if my head has the same dream stuck on repeat; it ends the same way but it always happens in different places. I have my arm wrapped around yours and we walk laughing along the Seine in Paris and at other beautiful places.Continue reading “Tomorrow I want to wake up to a new dream”
Today I made a glass of strawberry milk
Today I made a glass of strawberry milk because it just felt like one of those days – to sit under the sun and enjoy the day while it lasted. It was a beautiful day to have a picnic with friends and laugh about anything, but I didn’t really have anyone to share today with.Continue reading “Today I made a glass of strawberry milk”
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