In the place of a loved memory lives another photo. She picked up the small photo frame that once sat on her windowsill; it belonged in front of a flowerbed of lavender, rosemary and honey bees. She gazed at the photo lovingly, but expressed a hint of melancholy in her smile. It was merely anContinue reading “Placeholder”
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Drifter
She is like a fire in a storm, Her flame is small but burns With desire for more than this – Whatever this is. Is there anybody out there? Faces welcome her to join in And play with new personas, But they always say goodbye And never say hello. She moves from person to person,Continue reading “Drifter”
A New Face
After a long day she stands in front of the mirror, Tugging at the shroud on her face. Her hands pull at the thin veil, Slowly revealing another pair of eyes, A smaller mouth and a wider nose. She struggles as she washes the mask away, But she breathes as her skin now breathes AndContinue reading “A New Face”
The Turn-Tale Heart
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”
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”
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