Monthly Archives: December 2014
Resting Bitchface
I miss the way we used to pass one another, silently, eyes never meeting, greetings never exchanged. When you open your mouth, I imagine you dead, with flies on your tongue, instead of words. I find that I hate you … Continue reading
The Autumn Queen No. 15 – No Commoner’s Son
This is #15 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * They gave me the baby moons and moons ago. His tattoo is of Her Hidden Face, but he has no house sigil, … Continue reading
Scent and Memory
You smell like vanilla, mixed with lemon and lavender, pennies, and the ocean. Would that I could bottle it, and pour it out on my skin when I’m without you, so I could feel a little less alone.
The Autumn Queen No. 14 – Captured
This is #14 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * So many things, all at once. My beating heart. My panting breath. Red shadows. A blinding light. Pain. Then, nothingness. I woke … Continue reading
Don't Get Me Anything
“Getting to be near that time again.” “And?” “Don’t get me anything–” “I wasn’t going to.” “–because it just makes it awkward when– “Seriously, wasn’t gonna.” “–you have something for me and I don’t–wait, what?” “We went over this last … Continue reading