Exchange

Heat Loss Grief Gain Empty Cold

A Lot

Scurry Crabs Waves Rocks Disappointment Let Down Scurry Crabs Waves Keep Up Complete Perfection Scurry Crabs Waves Support Move Let go

Boundaries Breakdown Short Stories

From a family of dysfunction, having appropriate boundaries doesn’t come naturally. Kate and Penny are at each other’s throats. Paul tries to keep out of the way. And mom loves her books. First in a series of connected short stories: WONDER WOMAN IN TRAINING High school senior, Kate, is on her own for the first time […]

Take

From The Bed of A Recluse

I try Everyday To speak to my Family Mustered courage Gone to Waste All that energy? It took up my day Calming breaths Counting to ten Turning the doorknob Once again Venturing forward, halfway down the hall I say “Hello, what’s going on?” No movement, no response I turn back To my room Climb into […]

Stop It!

No one Wants to Hear That Just because You find it Enjoyable Doesn’t mean Anyone else Does

This House

What has happened? In this house We hid among the plates and mugs We crammed between hangers, pressed tight amongst dresses We burrowed into couch cushions Slunk down hallways Pressed tight against the walls Peered slowly around corners, edges, bookcases, shelves Crept close, peeked in, peeled back. Whispered What has happened?

Hygiene

Proving You’re Not Depressed One Shower At A Time

Lucky

I’m at home My home I’ve had to stay Here for many days Weeks Healing Lucky To have Lucky To heal Lucky To be Supported A small table With a jar And One flower with Stitches

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