This poem won’t be for everyone, it’s a bit of a hard hitter so… trigger warning (SA) is implied. Each night when I lay my head down, I am reminded of the nightmares. Not the ones while I slept But the ones while my eyes were open… staring at the ceiling Where minutes felt likeContinue reading “Eyes open”
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Faces: A Nightmare
The following story is a real nightmare I had as a child. A nightmare that I remember vividly, even now as an adult. Perfect for the spooky Halloween season!! As I walked through the state park with my parents and older brother, I felt a sudden knot in my gut. Something was wrong. The sunContinue reading “Faces: A Nightmare”
It was her game, I was the next play.
An unnatural gaze happened upon mine. The intense stare from down the crowded hall made me uncomfortable, but I knew I could lose myself in within the people. Drinks poured, food consumed and laughter ensued. The thought of that girls face had all but vanished from my mind. I walked to my hotel room, sharedContinue reading “It was her game, I was the next play.”
Ink & Embers 