Ten Years Old If he were to be believed, he saw an empty spot next to her during arts and crafts time, grabbed the opportunity, and sat down. If she were to be believed, she saw him wandering around with…
A pool of light ahead, spilling onto the road from a barn light or a closed gas station. The inside of the car is bright for an instant, then dark; except for the muted glow of the gauges. Your thoughts…
I run because because I’m frightened. I run because I’m being chased. Always adjusting. Always coping. Always running. Packing experiences into every open space. I wish someone could hug me. I can’t let go of impossible. You’ll leave me. I’ll…
Lonely is not in your head It’s in your gut If you’ve felt it you know . When the feeling in your stomach Makes you double over That’s loneliness . When the feeling in your stomach Makes you cry in…
I skied over to the bottom of the lift, timing my speed so that I could ski right past the “wait here” line and up to the loading line without stopping. Done right, you come to a smooth stop right…
“Hi. We just landed.” “We? Who else is with you. You told me you were traveling alone.” Sighs. “Just a figure of speech honey. I’m with a whole planeload of people.” “Like the last time? Are you sure Heather isn’t…
. Your long tan legs, your shiny brunette hair Who was I to long for your lips on mine And why would I dare think I had a prayer But I looked in your eyes and saw a sign .…
The rain Saturates the air Puts a glaze on the street Traffic lights shine through the murk Diffused, but somehow brighter Red, Yellow, Green The lack of clarity The air, moist and thick Amplifies the sound Diesel engines snorting Buses…
He took her hand, “I’m sorry you feel that way. I would have hoped you’d understand.” “What’s to understand? We’ve been together since, well since we shouldn’t have been together.” She was crying a little now, “But I know, I…
I have no idea what happened to her. She was beautiful, and if there is any doubt, I lost a friend over her. The older guys at the Texaco station where I worked thought I was out of my depth.…