The Thorn

Jesus Christ! He wore a whole crown of them in honor of the one you stuck in your side. You did it to yourself, and now it pains you to know you did it to yourself! I am sad for the pain… the pain you…

Dear PaPa (An Epistolary Poem, Hour 18)

Dear PaPa   Dear PaPa,   I’m sure you didn’t mean it, but you scarred me for life. When we were little children, we’d climb in the pickup with Daddy and drive to your house. You kept the pantry full of Little Debbie snacks, and…

Let me in

Let me in, darling Don’t lock me out I lost my spare key Took you for granted Let me in, darling A second chance Dark wolves encircle You are my safety