A girl whose father makes the dark unsafe tries to find normality in the light.
Tag Archive for Resignation
Poetry
A Thousand Martini Hours
Contrasting the pain and the dignity of aging. “Working and sweating in the afternoon sun, | Old man joints aching and creaking, | Dust floating up and onto his old jeans…”
Poetry
Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness is “a pool of quicksand, without depth | Swirling in a rapid and ceaseless vortex.”
Poetry
And He Came Down From High
A delicate and poignant lament for a world in need of peace.
Poetry
Before Dawn
A short poem painting the image of a man casually waving at fading stars.
Poetry
Jaded
“Every day I return a little less of me | A little more of them.”
Poetry
Six Months Later
An image, a narrative, and the first person.
Short Story
Morning
A short story on race packed with both symbolism and thematic depth.
Poetry
Of Light and Dark
A short poem discussing opposites with a memorable last stanza.
Poetry
Waves
A long stare at a sea of people.