Nicole Johnson

Category: poetry

  • Lioness

    I took another sip from the mug. The sound of liquid circled whistling waves inside the tunnel. The colors were crystal now— Beautiful orange hues that reflected bronze under the lit sky.

  • Swig

    I took a swig of liquid courage to calm the nerves My body went into a sense of euphoria and my mind slowed. I didn’t know what to say. I used to look at the moon and a smile formed on my face. I stared intently at the glass as…

  • Today

    I thought of you again today. I was reading a story and there you were. My heart grew heavy and my eyes watery. I tried so hard, but I couldn’t contain my surprise. I thought of you again and then I cried. The way you lay there, nuzzled against my…

  • Looking glass

    The world continued to spin as I absorbed this. My mind made up and I couldn’t undo it. Feet forcibly moved toward the exit as gravity set forth. You say you love her, but I don’t understand it. You wanted her to be submissive— To be some fragile flower that…

  • Take a step back

          I have been having a lot of disturbing emotions lately about everything that has been going on in the world lately. My heart feels heavy and I feel the pain from all sides of the spectrum. I have been having vivid premonitions and we as a people…