This is what happens when you lack proper control.  

The evening descends amid sudden steam, that threatens to trample the dingy sheds. The clock tower bells four o’clock, and the acquiesce of the frogs. Over the white-picketed fence, raincoat hands’ gathering commence.

Z (scratching his ass) I saw you the other night. U up? L (lotioning her elbows) Yes. Z U up? L Did I not make that clear? Z LOL. U still mad? L Why would I be? Z idk. Things got crazy that night. L…

It all started in the college days. We knew it would last. Back then, it all felt like a haze. But that was in the past. Now we’re brothers As close as can be And there are no others. Just him and me

For whatever reason, the planet keeps turning. Sun up, sun down. It makes no difference. We remain slaves to our own fate. As if that Weren’t poignant enough, there’s really not Much we can do about it short of throwing our existence Into chaos or…

some kind of ancient myth. The myth can be from any cultural background or origin, but I am not interested in modern myths. The older the better. The poem can go into the details of the myth and be a retelling of sorts, or it…

You don’t understand. I’m not worried that you are going to break up with me. You are holding me while I cry, as we talk about our future. You tell me nothing has been decided. You tell me that it’s going to be okay. But…

Under the silver waters, she waited for his return from Avalon. Excalibur shone eternal, hanging from her side as she dancedin the seaweed when the mermaids would visit. He has slept.His time would again come when England needed him most and she would be by…

There are people that nobody talks to. People like Allison, Greta, and Stan. Allison lost both her arms in a car wreck. Losing arms isn’t like losing a leg. Wheelchair-bound is a common disability. Not easy to live with but regularly seen. Armless girls, well,…

Retired After a bad night of bowling His Brunswick rolled out the door To be thrown off the Winooski Bridge Into the Lamoille River   There’s a lot of balls in that river He muttered still wearing the Red and tan triple X shirt Boasting…