It was quiet. Blissfully quiet. The sound of a thousand thoughts no longer rattled. It was a quiet that reached down from the head to
Raindrops
The water dripped down from the leaves to a slow rhythm. Drip, drip, drip. Among the branches were a number of small nests made lovingly
Calming Nature
Squishing the sand between my toes, I smile. Closing my eyes, I listen. Raising my arms to stretch out by my side, I sigh. I am
To Lay in the Sunlight
She opened her eyes, smiling. She was laying in the grass, looking up at the blue sky stretching out above her. Puffy white clouds skittered
A Childhood Locked Away | Reader’s Choice
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Shards of Glass
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lost dreams
How could she deal with it? It was slowly eating her up inside…it hadn’t even been two hours since it happened. Two hours since her
parting words
“Don’t let go.” “I have to, you know that.” “I know…just don’t. I’m not ready.” “Will you ever be?” “Just don’t.” “Come on, I have
maybe next time
The sunlight streamed through the windows blanketing my shoulders in warmth. Smiling I wrapped my hands around my mug and lifted it to meet my
On Either Side of The Window
The tables are set to bursting with dishes of hearty, rich food. Steam rises from the platters, spiraling into the air to be buffeted by
Escape
I lurched back and pressed against the wall. Four seconds, that’s all it would take. In four seconds the guard would pass. In four seconds
Underwater
I can’t breathe. My remaining air leaves my body; bubbles streaming out from my nose. My lungs burn, crying out for me to take a
Broken, Free
The broken shards lie upon the ground and crunch beneath her toes as she walks carefully across the floor. The broom is on the other
The Guardian Tree
The sun’s rays were disappearing below the horizon of rolling hills. A pink golden hue reached out to gently touch the grassy peaks, and in
Ocean in the Forest
Mist ran over the undergrowth, making the world beneath the thick canopy appear to be an ocean of grey. The forest floor was slightly