I used to be scared of fire

it's heat and power to burn

you couldn't control it,

not in my little toddler brain

it wasn't as cool as water

although there were some moments

church campfires with praises at night

making s'mores with just a flick of light

but then a single candle was fine

it was controlled; only one flame

three brothers walked through a furnace

with another, and they came out al...

Dear Makyla,

You would not believe who you are today. Although it may be hard now, with only one true friend who lives thousands of miles away, you will be the best you will ever be in a few years. Lots of loving and caring friends who support you and are also growing in their walk with Christ. If you think school right now is hard, then just wait until Honors Chemistry. Yes, life may seem b...

if desires are a flame

then i am a wildfire

if wishes are drops of water

then i am a flood

if dreams are a star

then i am a galaxy

if positivity is a spec of light

then i am a supernova

if hopes are a grain of sand

then i am an island

if love is a flower petal

then i am a field of poppies

if happiness is a light color

then i am a rainbow

if perseverance is a cloud

then i am a thunderstorm

...

Hot objects feel cold

when you're burning

Cold water feels warm

when you're freezing

Night seems blinding

when you're dim

Day seems dark

when you're in the sun

Summer seems boring

when you're thriving

Winter seems happy

when you're dying

Hot or Cold

Cold or Hot

Night or Day

Day or Night

Summer or Winter

Winter or Summer...

But darling it's too dark

We can't go for a spin

we can go to the park

that'll be a win

I'll just stay home

You go and enjoy the car

then I'll be alone

plus, there will be thousands of stars

I'm too tired

For any kind of fun

well I'm wired

to see the sky after the sun

Well darling I need to get in bed

come on, it's where we got wed

Fine, alright

oh it's going to be great tonight...

I run. And run and run, until I reach my house. My pulse is racing faster than ever, and I drop down on my bed, a hot mess. I must have fallen asleep, because Marley wakes me up.

"Where have you been all day? I saw you come home like 2 hours ago. What is with you?"

"Hmm?" I say groggily.

"Get up. Mom will be home soon to make dinner."

"Okay"

"And you might want to take a shower."

I take her ...

February 17th. That was the day I saw him. The first time I saw him.

A person, but with short hair. Different clothes.

"What is that?"

"A boy, I think."

"He's... well."

"Ugly"

"No," I pause, "he's beautiful. In a different way than us."

I stand there staring. _How could I have gone all my life never seeing or knowing this creature. _

"We need to go, Claire."

"Just one more minute."

"No. ...

Darling it's raining

such a horrid day to be wet

but I like when your swaying

so dont make it such a fret

I just got my hair done

curled and all

loosen up and have some fun

we could dance and have a ball

No darling I'm freezing

outside is just to cold

well baby I'm reeling

to see you get bold

But my shoes are new

and I need to meet up with Ella

Let me woo

I could even get an umbrella

But...

A fresh tube of mascara

The smack it makes when opening for the first time

A clean water bottle

The first iced cold sip feeling

A long overdue trim

The shower following is glorious

A fish

The old one died

A new year

The motivation to do something when nothing seems worth it

A birthday

The perfect way to think about how many more you will have

A newly-bought plant

The leaves so green and be...

Her dress was flowy and pink

elegant and soft

enchanting and pretty

beautiful and perfect

The dance she danced

was fluid

seamless

movement without motion

controlled and free

emotional and simple

She did it despite the circumstances

despite her mother

despite her pain

...