Everyday Faithful Kind of Love. By EU Fanthorpe There is a kind of love called maintenance Which stores the WD40 and knows when to use it; Which checks the insurance, and doesn't forget The milkman; which remembers to plant bulbs; Which answers letters; which knows the wayThe money goes; which deals with dentists And Road … Continue reading Atlas
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After a while
By Veronica A. Shoffstall. After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul and you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning and company doesn’t always mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises and you begin to accept your defeats with your … Continue reading After a while
Little Spider
The light is too bright today Keep it to yourself I look abrasive to the touch If you could hear my voice, I sound grievously self-righteous As I should, I want to crouch in a corner like a tiny hairy little spider You don't need to notice me today Rather ignore me, my past errors, … Continue reading Little Spider
Fizz
Contemplating to myself over which fizz. The fizz my bubble bath makes as it floats making bubble bath cloud animals for me to chase with my fingers while I soak or the ticklish fizz bubbling on my tongue from sweet sparkling grapes as I swirl a wish coming to fruition around in my mouth. ©2023 … Continue reading Fizz