Tag Archives: loss
They would never know
They would never know the things that he had done to make sure they were safe. They would never know the things that he had done to make sure they had a place to stay. They would never know all … Continue reading
I am made of
I was thinking about taking the time to peel the petals from the sun, speaking the words, saying all of the delight that has ever been milk and blood and honey nails. I am made of poppy, full of forgetting … Continue reading
Breathtaking
She sits down at the bottom of the pool and stares up through the clear waves, the sunlight dappling down through goldgreen willow leaves. This is a memory of childhood. This moment will never come again. She stares up — … Continue reading
Beating a Dead Horse
Coming home is always a good thing — he’s felt more centered more grounded, than he’s ever felt in a long damned time. Which, of course, makes his stomach feel like it’s turned to lead, and sinking. Things aren’t wonderful … Continue reading
Scheduled
Monday Someone was knocking at the door again. She could hear the pounding, above the pounding in her head. Someone wanted in, again, but she didn’t have the wherewithal to claw her way out of the bed and get to … Continue reading