Jewelie Rain

Inspired by the things that I love. “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” — Toni Morrison

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Writings

108

Followers

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Jewelie Rain

Inspired by the things that I love. “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” — Toni Morrison

498

Writings

108

Followers

Following

Plane Ride

Jewelie Rain

1 min read

To be above the clouds

looking at the stars

impossibly bright

so close, yet so far

is to be on top of the world

Almost as if I can reach out

and use the Big Dipper

for my next meal

Constellations I’ve never seen

are within my grasp

A sea of clouds beneath me

Skating on by

on an invisible skating rink

I marvel at the sky

On this aerial path

it’s like I’m a part

of this ever changing canvas

and I...

Poetry

Don’t Call Tonight

Jewelie Rain

1 min read

You only talk to me

when it’s convenient for you

Like I’m a house plant

that you only water

when you remember about it

You only talk to me

when you have a problem

Like I’m your personal crisis hotline

that you only dial

when you need it

You only talk to me

when you’re bored

Like I’m your court jester

that you only entertain

when you want to laugh

So don’t call tonight

because I won’t pick up

...

Poetry

Villains (and Heroes) are Made

Jewelie Rain

2 min read

Nightfall wasn’t always like this. Bitter. Cold. Aggressive. Never letting anyone get close to her. Sharpening her knives while she actively stalks her next target.

But like many women, she was wronged by a man.

Not just any man. Brainwash. She refuses to use his full government name. Maybe it’s a part of her that wants to keep the two separate. Like Brainwash’s civilian persona was sacred and ...

Fantasy

YA fiction

Sheltered

Jewelie Rain

4 min read

(I swear posted this, but it doesn’t show in my posts??)

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Hale doesn’t care for much.

Her family and her sword. That’s the basics. Sure there’s a bit more, but those are biggest ones.

Her title is not something she relishes in. Being a princess has only hindered her in training.

People don’t take her seriously. They underestimate her. The General, or just Gen, says that it’s a good thing. T...

Fantasy

YA fiction

A Gathering (Soulmate Story)

Jewelie Rain

6 min read

Roman is not having a fun time.

School is normally not his favorite place to be. Scratch that, it is never his favorite place to be.

But the whole dampening cuffs made it worse. In contrary to what they were intended for, the inhibitors only increased the fights.

Just fights without any soulmate powers.

He was perfectly content with being part of his group of friends that released the informa...

Trust Me, It’ll Get Better

Jewelie Rain

2 min read

Faira happens upon them by accident.

She isn’t looking for Ward or Nova, but she finds them anyway.

It’s been a few weeks since her enlightening conversation with Nova. Safe to say, she has a crush on Nova. And not the kind that is stuff of juvenile love. It’s the life changing type of crush that altered how she imagined her entire life.

Who knew the person who completely infuriated her woul...

Fantasy

YA fiction

Reminders

Jewelie Rain

1 min read

Birthdays

They are not always celebratory

They are reminders

of what you don’t have

The missing people

that should be here

The missing moments

that should have happened

They are reminders

of what you have

Loving mom and sisters

A few friends

the ones that count

They are reminders

I see myself at my age

and think that I’m behind

I should know the direction

of where my life is going

But I’m kin...

Poetry

Missing (part 2)

Jewelie Rain

5 min read

Philly waits all day.

Or at least it feels like that. In reality, requesting to her childhood friend on Instagram has been closer to three hours. But when you’re alone pretending to be dead, time goes much slower.

Having a mobile phone helps a little.

Trying out stupid games doesn’t take her mind off of her funeral, but it’s nice to have something to do.

She isn’t allowed to go outside, so...

Mystery

Thriller

Trusting Conversation

Jewelie Rain

4 min read

“I really can’t stand you,” Faira mutters under her breath.

It’s loud enough that Nova can clearly hear her which is probably the goal. She can’t help but notice that it lacks the edge Faira’s voice normally has.

“Then why are you still listening to me?” Nova points out.

Nova expects a sharp retort. Sharper than their weapons. But she’s met with silence.

As if Faira is actually contemplati...

Fantasy

YA fiction

Wandering

Jewelie Rain

1 min read

Aimless

No destination to go towards

I feel like I’m not where I’m supposed to be

But where is that?

I’m lost

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(Don’t worry. Just some existential crisis over here. 🙃 Applying to jobs is rough. Because I don’t want to do any of what I’m applying for. And I haven’t heard back and it all makes me feel kinda lost. Purposeless. Aimless. Whatever word you want to use.

But hey, at least I ha...

Poetry