I built a home/ Only to watch it burn/ I fed the flame/ To quicken the pace/ I got lost in the embers/ As my mind drew a blank/ Then I awake/ Surrounded by ash/ My mind floods with memory/ Of all the things I just erased/ Instant remorse for what I had done/ Yet regret sits lightly in my mind/ Somewhere deep within/ I wouldn’t change a thing/ A lesson I must somehow learn/ The time it took to b...

My name gets called to approach the podium. Applause fills the gymnasium as I rise and begin walking towards the stage. I take my place behind the microphone. I look around and see the faces of my peers, eagerly awaiting what I have to say. The teachers stand on the perimeter, monitoring the stewing chaos. I breathe in deeply, and say to myself in a whisper, “Here we go.”

Class of 2009?!? W...

Every day, I wake up at the stroke of 5 I open my eyes, and rise to greet the day There is no joy or hate in my method But a simple need to function and carry on I allow movement through my limbs in the form of yoga A quiet melody plays in the background Bringing a splash of color to an otherwise grey canvas The coffee maker bubbles A warm cup of energy and desire awaits The aroma has grown consu...

What should I do today?/ I could be productive, or give myself a much needed break/ The latter would be much needed, but I fear I would curse myself tomorrow/ So if I decided to be productive, in which way shall it be?/ I could focus my time on work, which would result in monetary gain/ Money is nice, but to be honest, a very small concern/ What if I focused more on being creative?/ I could write...

Everything is dark. The last thing I remember is a flashing light, and a loud BANG! I look to my left and move the fingers on my hand. I’m still alive. I think everything is okay. Luckily, the trees helped cushion the impact and slowed our speed before plummeting into the surface. Our crew is 6. I look around and everyone is accounted for in their hyper sleep chambers. Vitals appear to be n...

Mommy says I can’t have a cookie before dinner But I want it Mommy doesn’t let me play video games until I’ve finished my homework But I want it I remember when I was younger, the rules seem to be non existent Now, there’s a never ending list of things I CAN’T DO All I want is to do what I please Maybe I’ll run away and join the circus Or at least that’s what Mommy says when she’s upset I don’t ev...

August 23rd, 2021. 7:45am PST

Dear Mum, I just wanted to let you know that I have acquired the apartment I was telling you about during our last conversation! It’s right near the water, and a short walk from town. I think you would love it!… except for maybe the stairs. But the high ceilings, and several windows, make for a nice, cozy home. I’ve already hung a few pictures and set up my record p...

A beautiful, summer night. The sun is drawing towards the earth, creating an orange glow with specs of purple that casts it’s colour across the trees. The air is still warm, but a slight chill is enough to have wonder whether or not an additional layer could be worn. The sound of waves colliding with the sandy shore creates a natural metronome, a pace controlled by that of Mother Nature. Birds are...

I noticed them crying while I was on my walk… something that I don’t even do often, yet in my own mind, wish I did on the daily. As I start to approach, I realize, this too is something I would not do on the regular. Ask a stranger what is the matter? How do I even begin to ask the question? What will come of this conversation? Will I need to care for them, become their friend, gain their trust? D...

My morning routine always brings me here I need to get an americano to get me focused As I stand in line, the lady in front of me starts yelling Was she here the whole time? Or did I simply not notice the stench of alcohol until now She seems confused, lost, desperate She looks around the coffee shop, and eventually her gaze meets mine I know this woman But not like this Someone from my past A lov...