This week I learned about the importance of checking everyone on the ballot, and not just the candidates you hear about on the news. This year has been a difficult one for the world in general, but if this year has confirmed anything for me it’s that if I want to know what’s really happening ...

The world was shrouded darkness, save for a single fire that continued to burn and crackle even as the man fell asleep next to it. The man was alone, except for his dreams. Along the many alleys and crowded streets of his mind, there were people laughing, crying, and living. When he awoke, that lively ...

Holding my breath I watch the unexpected snow swaddle daffodils.

I have been thinking about how the world is changing and how as a person I have changed over the years. A decade ago, if I wasn’t in school or actively speaking with someone, I had headphones on my head. I would always replace them in a matter of hours when they shorted out or ...

The last few moments of darkness Before the dawn rips through the night A calmness as the world starts to wake And my heart fills with light ‘Another chance’ my soul screams out I tell myself I can do it this time To seize the day even for a moment To give the day reason ...

Snowflakes big as coins soggy, sullen, sorrowful Tulips will soon bloom.

I stared at myself in the golden mirror. The light reflected off of my golden wedding dress. Mother didn’t think white was appropriate. I had a deep V-neck and a large skirt, which detracted from my slight baby bump. I was about two months pregnant and mother thought the gold would hide the glow that ...

The pendulum swings- delicate life. When goodness usurps, both blades of the knife. Nostalgia-when happiness, seeming so clear yet, soon the non wounded slashes appear. While riding crescendo, baritone lie in wait. Upon its arrival, the Earth trembles great. Terrible fortune, only could be yet, hours before, the world at your knees. How does one ...

I am sitting still and you walked by, eyes glazed over head held high   My eyes caught yours but yours, never mine as you strolled on by marking your own time   How would it feel? to get a chance to see the world through the eyes of another being?   Would I see ...

Forbidden fruit Forgotten past Long hand moving Time heal fast Born of sin Expected truth This righteous path Shift or move Slight of conscious Human nature Will to live Hence; nothing greater Carry burden Throughout our days When pure emotion Alters fate Toward the heavens Some will seek Observing angels Pray for we.. Forbidden passion ...