In the mourning lighthouse, Down by the raging sea, There lived the Madman’s daughter, And she was as crazed as he. Fairwinds blew strands of …
Change by m.h.
When I lay awake at 2 a.m. You’re the only one I let in. My thoughts are trembling, My mind is racing, Tired, yet I …
people as burning buildings by Nicole Deardorff
Some people will always be burning. Girl, your lungs are not ashetrays. Neither is your heart. That doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human. …
Hallowed Ground by Martina Dominique Dansereau
You are spread across the floor, flattened out, his hands smoothing the parchment of your skin. The contours of your body form continents. He lies …
Build Me a Woman by Shiuli Dutta
Your fingers will never be enough, To count the number of times They called you a slut. But your soul, your soul is armoured enough, …
Never by Moyurie Som
I never wanted to fall in love with you. I never wanted it to happen that way, never meant to let the news of your existence …
Body Parts by Kathryn Malnight
You say you do not like the idea of bodies. Afraid of being nothing more than your weathered hands or shaky knees, I question whoever …
2–25–16 by Rachel Waring
The wind blows around me And I wonder if this is what happiness is The freedom of laughing with friends The cool feel of a …
BATTLEFIELD by Keren Chelsea
I WILL NOT LEAVE MY DEAD ON THE GROUND. LET ME SING FOR THE FALLEN; LET ME MOURN AND LET ME WEEP. LET ME LOOK …