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why you’re needed on my one-way trip
It’ll feel like anxiety, but it will really be paranoia & my questions will get more overwhelming in their frequency because time does not exist, therefore satisfaction cannot either, and…
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D a n d e l i o n
Aware of her fate and without approval or permission— the dandelion arrives. She knows we’ll never sing songs of her. She knows we’ll never name our daughters for her. But although she knows,
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You Should Know I Waited
“The new buds look promising,” said Doctor. “I’m glad,” replied Peachtree, relieved at the approval in Doctor’s tone. Doctor continued the nightly assessment, moving from bud to blooms. Peachtree was eager to share the details of her day, but knew Doctor needed strict quiet during inspection and was likely to be annoyed at the disturbance.…
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PLEASE, DO NOT LOOK AWAY
I’ve never really opened up about the school shooting that happened during my freshman—and, only—year of college. Fourteen years later, I am finally understanding the reason why. I never felt worthy of the trauma. Let me explain.
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I EAT HERE SOMETIMES
I eat here sometimes when it needs to come out. I spill and spill like a defunct gumball machine with no regard for tidiness.
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S O M E O N E
I made it out onto the beach for a few minutes tonight before the rain started. The cool wind and loud waves were enchanting, completely captivating my mind and hushing the noise around me. I thought about what it could mean…
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SING OF ME
I always make sure to refill the hand soap. My little testament to capability. I find myself…