February is the month of gray and the month of love all wrapped up into one. Did someone plan this phenomenon? I believe it is all a plan to get us through the last cold, gray month of winter before the promise of spring lies before us. Some may call it a capitalist ploy to ...

I thought he would never changeA man of a strong, bold bravadoTo match his towering stature. We met in days of childhood,He never cared for me thenA young and naive schoolgirl. I knew not how ideas of romanceThe world or human nature,Can affect a meek soul like me. The boy I knew in childhoodShowed no ...

Kelsey’s bouncing with excitement before I’ve even found a parking spot. As soon as I turn the wheel and start pulling into an open space, she unbuckles her seatbelt and picks up her purse from the floor by her feet. Her ability to find excitement in the most ordinary, mundane things in life is one ...

He is the perfect partnerThe words tumble from her lipsdisregarding anypain or tearspreviously shed He is passionate and dignifiedwords she now uttersas the warmthof his bodycomforts her in his bed His words aresoft and caringlike none she’s ever heardher words describe him boldlywithout the slightest care in the world She’s oblivious to thetime and patienceinvested ...

You’re the only one who knows my heart better than me. You’re the only one that God knew my heart needed.You’re the one who I know is meant to dwell in my heart and soul and call it your forever home. You’re the only one who mirrors my soul and its spirit perfectly. A seam that ...

I will support you.The mirage-gone dreams live.We will make a home. The chains gone; ghosts gone. Shadows turned to light.Lights shine on fiercely, love glows.We turn like seasons. Arms, hearts, souls, all home.You and I are that home now.Miles blend together. Together through life.Until death do us part comes.Forever in love. Photo by Nathan Nichols ...

Go ahead and fall. If I reach the bottom first, I’ll wait patiently for you.Yes, we indeed keep each other company.Sitting in the dark together is a lot less scary with you right there.We fight, the belly of the beast ever-looming. Still, I fear nothing.Why?Because we’re in this together taking on any beast.You and I together, ...

Rise and fall, rise and fall, rise and fall… This is the rhythm the chest takes on to breathe. This is the same rhythm you take when you’re in love with someone. Rise and fall, rise and fall, rise and fall…

You give me comfort.  When all I can see are grey skies, you make my smile shine bright again. In the dark, every time I start to feel fear you tell me you’re right here and to hold on and lean on you. You give me comfort.   When I want to lose faith you ...

Read Parts 1-6 Chaos and cacophony. “Dee? Are you okay?” Eddie’s voice penetrates the solipsism. “Dee!” My eyes flicker open to Eddie holding the detached call bell in his left hand, his mouth gaping and face pale. His chest rises and falls through his scrubs. “I’m alive,” I fumble. “Who did this? The night nurse ...