Photo by Luan Rezende on Pexels.com It was hers. Hers to stay alive. Hers to guard. Hers to break. Words were written there. They became hers when she believed them. Letters in permanent ink. Words like “victim.” “Unlovable.” “Untouchable.” “Unforgivable.” “Unchanging.” And words like “pride.” “Pretty.” “Powerful.” “Obsessed.” Her lips and actions spoke the words… Continue reading Poem: “Paper Heart”
Category: Short Stories & Poems
Poem: “And He Says, ‘Beautiful'”
Photo by Thilina Alagiyawanna on Pexels.com Bottom left corner crumpled Pink scribbles across the page A strawberry smudge from snack time And a thumb-sized hole in the middle From scribbling too hard I hand it to him, saying, “Daddy, look!” And he calls it, “A work of art.” Twirling and dancing and tripping on stage … Continue reading Poem: “And He Says, ‘Beautiful'”
Flash Fiction: “Child Conversations”
I wrote this piece about two years ago for one of my English classes. After reading a short story with one-sided dialogue, my professor told the class to write a story with the same structure. As someone who loves kids, I decided to make a young boy the speaker of my story. I hope you… Continue reading Flash Fiction: “Child Conversations”
Flash Fiction: “Pink”
Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com "For sale: baby shoes, never worn."Ernest Hemingway On the day I found out, it snowed. Tiny flakes falling from a white abyss that we call “sky.” They landed on my bare head and teased the dry skin on my face. I hid my hands in my coat pockets and… Continue reading Flash Fiction: “Pink”
Poem: “Almost Poetry”
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com There’s a section in my Notes app That I titled “Writing Notes.” You ask me what it’s for, So I tell you, "I like to jot down ideas before I forget them." But really, it’s almost poetry. Forty pages worth of scattered thoughts. Fragments of my imagination. You ask to read… Continue reading Poem: “Almost Poetry”
Poem: “Someday, I’ll Write About You”
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Someday, I’ll write about you. I’ll do that magical thing that can turn dead hearts into poetry And resurrect sweet memories. I’ll store nostalgia on paper And let my wounds bleed with the ink of my pen. I’ll turn what once was into words. Someday, I’ll look at the… Continue reading Poem: “Someday, I’ll Write About You”
Poem: “The Facade”
Photo by Marcelo Gonzalez on Pexels.com What if I told you, this is a fairytale? What if you knew I decorated the walls of my castle, So that you wouldn’t look inside? What if I told you, I dress up my flaws with pretty words So you can’t see the dead secrets I bury? I… Continue reading Poem: “The Facade”
Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
Here is the second and last part of my short story, "The Boy Who Found Time." If you haven't read Part 1, you can do so here. I hope you enjoy reading it! I also love hearing from you, so feel free to leave feedback and tell me what you think. Photo by Trinity Kubassek… Continue reading Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 1
Last week, I gave you a sneak peek of my short story, and it's finally ready for you to read! It has two parts, and I will post Part 2 next Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss it. Without further ado, I hope you enjoy this original short story, "The Boy… Continue reading Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 1
Short Story Sneak Peek: “The Boy Who Found Time”
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com What if time was a person? What if you could convince him to give you more moments with the person you love? I explore these ideas in my upcoming short story, "The Boy Who Found Time." I've been writing this story for several weeks now, but I'm finally in… Continue reading Short Story Sneak Peek: “The Boy Who Found Time”
Poem: “An Author’s Word Problem”
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com This page Won’t let me write all over it. These words block me. I keep telling myself, “Write now, Or time will take you.” But I’ve been at it or so wrong. I try making cents out of it. I play the words And think about the cost and… Continue reading Poem: “An Author’s Word Problem”
Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
There are many paths in life, and we each have to choose which one to take. Once we've chosen one, we often look back and wonder if we made the right decision. A couple months ago, I wrote this nonfiction short story/creative essay reflecting on the life of a mother. I always wondered what kind… Continue reading Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
Poem: “Truth As It Is”
Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com You said you want me To tell you about myself. Well, I'm not complicated. You see, I'm friends with Simplicity. I blend in with the light. I get lost easily, but you'll find me If you look. You see, I'm quiet, But the people who want to hear me… Continue reading Poem: “Truth As It Is”
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