Out of the Box – Shed Your Skin

Out of the Box – Shed Your Skin

What hides deep within Intentionally hidden Covered in shame Covered in fear Camouflaged in flesh Justified by self preservation Mashed into cracks and crevices Where they cannot be seen Death and harm are assumed Yet there is light unyielding – unexplored...
How to Play

How to Play

Do you remember when . . . Regan is sixteen going on thirty, but she still likes to run and play and have fun with her bestie, Lane.  Growing up together has its perks. Oh, to laugh, frolic, and play In the morning – the light of day When flesh warms with the...
What can you do with a little imagination?

What can you do with a little imagination?

Can you imagine life without the written word – with no books to read?  Do you write in a journal, doodle lyrics on a notebook, or write love letters you never give?  Can you imagine no imagination?  Even if you think of yourself as not creative, you use your...
Find My Place

Find My Place

Warm sun blue sky cool breeze why don’t I why don’t I skip this town find a better place around a place not torn between a place of excitement a place of peace docile & gentle adrenaline rowdy stimulate my mind no longer cloudy  — clarity speaks...
On The Cusp

On The Cusp

A Battle for Control A roar is building – boiling up from the tips of her toes to her chest – it’s too much It swells inside – about to explode Hands – balled into fists of rage Nails dig in – she feels the pain A grumble –...
Stroll to the Creek

Stroll to the Creek

Out of my mind out of my zone I walk forward with you to hold my hand for relief to find peace from myself this mind that doesn’t cease  one touch one look in your eyes  a wave washes over me  all things forgotten and I can finally be present in my surroundings...