*I feel it’s very important to say this isn’t a poem, because it violates a lot of things I think are important to poetry. It’s not quite as bad as “instagram poetry,” but it’s not intentionally formed as a poem should be. So I’m calling it a creative rant of social commentary with line breaks.* […]
The Dating Equation: A Poem
Dating: the standardized testing of the romantic realm, reducing the human experience into a single goal… a Relationship. Dear scorers, what do you think of my fraction? Relationship Person Under this nonexistent box on this bubble sheet, allow me to explain my answer. Here I’ve put the idea of a relationship over the person. […]
Aftermath of a Battle Hymn: A Poem
His sigh rippled through his body. Instead of deflating, he shook, full of feelings he couldn’t brook. Exhaustion and anger diminished him. Guilt made his coordination shoddy and the glass slipped from his hand But to his surprise, he could easily stand. He rid himself of warmth, limb by limb. The chill was […]
Leaping Without a Lover: A Poem
The river below rushed and wound for momentary rest. The facade so renowned. I know now it’s not worth it. Somehow the universe knew my fears. Even the sky was moaning amidst its tears. Up here I could have sworn I could hear its heartbeat and I could discern the irony. I too never breathed […]
I Could Have Sworn: A Poem
I could have sworn I was mad at you a minute ago. But lo and behold that smile full of abandon and beguile that speaks of late night coffee runs from the shabby local gas station. Strutting across the lot, the world our mansion. We laughed into the night, daring the haunted corridors […]
No Compromise in Illusion: A Short Story
I wrote this short story as an assignment for a class in college. It’s curated for a good grade based on the professor’s apparent preferences, so it’s not really my style. But it’s good to be taken out of your comfort zone. It’s speculative fiction and fantasy, and I usually like to write realistic fiction. […]
Momentarily: A Short Story
I have always heard people say, “I forgot who I was.” But I had no idea how literally they meant it. Now, as I look through pictures of myself taken just 3 months before, a stranger looks back at me. Her smile, the way her eyes held the faintest shimmer, her vibrant aura, even the […]
When I Came Back: A Short Story
When I came back, none of them knew what to make of me. I would walk along the familiar corridors, and they would watch me as if my very stride could give them some indication. A lot of cautious smiles, studious glances, awkward attempts at conversation, decaying trust, and lost connection. I tried to convince […]
His imaginary conversion: A Poem
It’s Snippet Sunday! This poem was written by writing down random things a professor was saying and then compiling the words into a poem. I did this during a boring virtual class, and they usually turned out extraordinarily mediocre. But I kind of liked this one: His imaginary conversion and its roots in my […]
Playlist Prompt #2: The Cowboy of Providence Senior Living Facility
It’s been a minute, but here is the second playlist prompt. It has more classic (mostly soft) country, with a very random Ed Sheeran. Here’s a link if you missed the first prompt, or just want to revisit it. Hope it inspires or amuses, and have fun writing! Playlist Prompt #2: The Cowboy of Providence […]