You and Me I know exactly what I will find when I open this door. Part of me is terrified to see her. The other part welcomes this reunion with her. It’s been long overdue. I can’t put it off any longer so I turn the doorknob and let the door swing open. And there…
Trigger Warning: this flash fiction contains descriptions of domestic violence and abuse. Please seek help if you are safe and able to do so. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 The Hotline NCADV Sparks I can still taste how the blood filled my mouth that night and the sting he left across my forehead. It was…
Long DistanceSometimes I can’t remember all the days spent without you in my arms. Those days when I would fall asleepwith a laptop on my pillowso I could imagine sleeping beside youfeel so far away now. Those nights when we would stay up late,whispering softly into the phone,so we could squeeze in just a few…
Sacrifice There been too many times that I’ve backed down from you. There’s been too many times that I’ve taken the blame for you.
Ice Cream Sandwiches I loved to go to your house even though it was an everyday thing. I could always reach for you, and you would meet me halfway as if by instinct. You would hold me, rock me until I was too big to fit in your lap anymore. You’d make me breakfast before…