I can practice being soft. I can practice shrinking into myself till I dissipate in the heat of your glance, I can practice being palatable. …
The Haphazard Geometry of My Body by Shiuli Dutta
They used to fling their words at me, mama, Reckless, harsh and cruel, And I used to suck in my stomach, I didn’t let them …
Burn the House by Jessica Walker
Morning air caresses her skin, Brushes the shoulders, Tugs the curls. Breezy twin kisses become flint stones That slide and strike, slowly at first. Quicker, …
Together by Rachel Waring
Your charm is a black hole. I am an asteroid in orbit. Together, we are destined for destruction. Your eyes are pools of acid. My …
How to Get Away with Murder by Anoushka Chawla
Step one, is rudimental Yet fundamental, establish yourself As the authority, an epitome of Power, and wisdom, but proclaim Your approach as egalitarian. Step two, …
Verification Codes by Moyurie Som
I hate verification codes. What a mere cluster of alphabets and numbers that hold no existence anywhere but a screen. So ephemeral. A mere cluster of …
Star Crossed Love by Kaylee
It’s funny how we look up at the stars and we marvel at their beauty and light, even though those stars are all ready dead. …
The boy with a guitar by Alanna Gray
A small smile playing at your lips, Strong chords resonating from within. Melodies poured out from your fingertips, Your intense blue eyes, Sparking when you …
Hidden Paints by Karen Manabat
“White,” you said. “Let’s paint it white.” Is it white then?, I wonder The color to describe that night; Calm seventeenth of October. ‘I remember,’ …