The clouds remain dark overhead. A young boy dressed in a yellow raincoat stomps through the mud in red boots. A mangy mutt chases after him, circling and barking at the boy. The boy giggles and runs after the dog, stomping in every muddy puddle as he does. The dog barks more and runs, leading…
That wonderful smell was in the air again. The trees were filled with beautiful pink budding flowers of cherry blossoms. The air smelled fresher, and cleaner. The land looked prettier, in fresh, bright greens and pinks. Deer, rabbits, birds, and other creatures were frolicking among the plants. Everything seemed better. Nothing hurt anymore. It had…
The darkness was not something to fear. It was comforting and inviting. Something to bask in. Something that never really left. A safety blanket when the world was too bright and overwhelming. A quiet that soothed the burn of too much noise the rest of the world radiated. There was a reason why the sun…
The path is dark. Patches of light scatter over the narrow path from the gaps in the leaves above. The light provided only makes the shadows look larger. What is that? Is it a tree branch or a man? What about that one? Is it a monster or just conveniently placed shadows? Only one way…
That smell. That rancid smell. Why was it always that disgusting smell first thing in the morning? How could he stand it? Julia buried her face into her pillow and groaned, clenching the bed sheets. The smell was too overpowering. She could only hold her breath for so long. She lifted her face, careful to…
Eyes full of curiosity The softest soothing fur Full of boundless energy Always wanting to go explore Always wanting the windows open Always wanting to go outside You loved climbing through my suitcase and bags The boxes and drawers lying open just for you to climb into Always wrestling with my wolf costume tail Always…
Cut me off Shut me up Don’t want to hear it You want to be heard What about me? Why can’t I speak too? I hear you all the time When do I get a say? I have to insert between your pauses Only a little time to be heard Even then, you barely listen…
Put them in a box Need to understand Put them in a box Organize the shelves Put them in a box Make them fit Put them in a box Don’t always fit in the box Something sets apart The box doesn’t hold everything There is more than just what fits in the box There is…
Anyone else go through this?
Spooky season is here World war three on the horizon Dark times in a not-so-new age Man is the monster Suppression never-ending Lack of peace continues War always seeking power Gas prices rising Awaiting the cyber war Who can be trusted? Lies all around Nowhere safe to turn Reality not fiction Living through historic events…