Category: poetry
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A haunting tale
I tossed and turned and the visions become more vivid. At times they became harder and harder to decipher what was real and what was make-believe. My heart beat raced as my eyes flung open with current dismal. I was falling deeper and deeper into a fixation that only my…
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As I lay dying
The beauty within me drains slowly— My eyes wide open, staring lifelessly as they try to revive me. Pump after agonizing pump, electricity runs through my clogged veins. The look on your face as you realize it’s too late… If I could cry for you I would shed a thousand…
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Me, myself, and I
My body went still every time I reminisced of past events. Photo after blissful photo and the tears began to surface. One by one they fell like dominoes as I sat here waiting for something— Anything at all to make my heart start beating. The blood began to thin as…
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Master key
As I sit in the dark, I ponder life and all of its parts. It appears to be a tough road ahead of me and I’ve got the wrong equipment for this journey. Within my hand I hold the key to everything that you will need. My heart. My respect.…
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An honest heart
I awaken from yet another sleepless night. My mind spinning is circles as the ends begin to unravel. Today, my mind may be in a fog of unanswered thoughts— I have to know just where we stand. Is it in or out? This door is not revolving, it isn’t what…
Nicole Johnson 