Category Archives: writing

Waves

Crash like fingertips to skin Crash like ice We’re still living Moving on the ledge Still Not living right You and I crash into pieces Pollinating the sheets Closer to the ledge Waiting Crash like rear view reflections Crash like … Continue reading

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Do it more

It didn’t bother me that you lied. Only that You believed the truth was going To hurt more. When you talk to me these days I wonder If I am able to trust my feelings.

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Hum

You put yourself at a disadvantage when you start your day hours after the sun.

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(Dis)comfort — irevuo

“The poet’s, the writer’s, duty is to write about these things. It is his privilege to help man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and … Continue reading

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Think I remember

I skipped with my daughter the other day. Carelessly. We chased the air with each leap, bouncing amazingly free. She smiled and laughed, asking if dad would be watching us from afar. He would. Kettle corn puffed just under our … Continue reading

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Useless

I would have you over for dinner. But I don’t cook. And you don’t like to eat much.

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Soaking

Sitting in the rain doesn’t make the tears go away. This only makes you wetter. And isn’t the point of releasing pain meant to make you feel well? It shouldn’t be so hard to get better.

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Yeah it do

Let me sleep in and replay      my subconscious inquiries I have powerful dreams      where monkeys drive cars and      do the unexpected things      like play road kill or      snatch babies when moms      aren’t looking I’ve seen bulls leap over      … Continue reading

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Arrival

Eddie staggered down one flight of stairs to the maintenance storage room. His aged legs and joints carried him as fast as his gait would allow. One of his knees locked in position and he shuffled down the hallway. He’d come from the 3rd floor, … Continue reading

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American Systems Vol. 1: Armed Forces. A brief history.

The Grand Union Flag was presented on December 3rd, 1775. During the Revolutionary War, the American military attempted to bribe 3,000 slaves to fight, and in return, they would be awarded $50 and emancipation. The Americans decided not to follow … Continue reading

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