Category: Creative writing
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War
This poem reflects on a childhood shaped by conflict hidden behind the appearance of a normal family. In public, the father is charming and admired, present at recitals and quick to play the role of the attentive parent. At home, however, arguments and blame fill the space, and the child…
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The Hard Parts
The hardest part of a deep connection is the physical memory it leaves behind. It’s the way a scent or a shadow pulls you back to the start, even when you’re trying to move forward. You can “play it smart,” but the heart doesn’t always follow the rules.
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On Your Sixth Birthday
Six years ago, I met the little lion who made me a mother. In this tribute to my firstborn, I reflect on the ache, the awe, and the hilarious meltdowns that shaped our journey, because raising Grayson has been equal parts joy, chaos, and love deeper than I ever imagined…
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B-52 Bar and Lounge
Bob made a choice he couldn’t take back, and the people who love him are left to question why. It’s not about closure. It’s about what’s left behind.
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The Silenced
Through the fire and chaos, I see you engulfed in the flames. Wearing the weight of the world on your shoulders. I hate to see crying Natives to these lands No one can see, nor hear your cries. Fists slammed against glass, nowhere to hide. We all look in on…
Nicole Johnson 