“Stop here. I’m hungry.” “Again, Jase?” He had made us stop five times for snacks already. “I’m having a growth spurt. Just stop already. Your passing it!” I was trying to pass it, he was right. But I relented when he added, “Don’t let my hunger turn to hanger. You wouldn’tContinue reading “Snacks”
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Meet Cute
Is it cliche if our eyes met Across a crowded room The music stopped And the only sound Was my heart beating Wildly in my chest? Is it too familiar If I stood and Dreamily made my way Ever closer and closer Never taking my eyes From his face? Because it’s how it happened HowContinue reading “Meet Cute”
Revealing Darkness
I blinked stupidly in the sudden brightness. I had lost track of time stuck in the darkness for so long. Our lights had died days ago and Ted and I had sat in the darkness cuddled together for warmth and comfort. We had told each other all of our regrets and fears and joys, purgingContinue reading “Revealing Darkness”
Painful Love
We met in the smoldering ruins of past relationships. I found your eyes as you sat in your rickety chair, relating your exquisite pain. How could I forget the unmistakable mustiness of the room, the scraping of metal folding chairs or the burnt coffee served in Styrofoam cups? It could have been any circleContinue reading “Painful Love”
Womanhood
I lay underneath you, silently screaming Because I don’t want to hurt your feelings Originally published here: https://medium.com/lit-up/womanhood-995b22b9ec82
Falling
Fuck!! Fuck! Of course he didn’t let it go. When had he ever let anything fucking go? But this time it wasn’t good. She didn’t give him what he wanted, what he always wanted and furthermore she had hit him hard when he tried to take it. She had a head start but she knewContinue reading “Falling”
Loving on the Edge
As luck would have it, the expected battle was taking place on the river bank below my apartment window, which meant I could watch. Even luckier, it was nighttime so I could watch sneakily. I turned out the lights and slowly and quietly eased the window open in spite of the frigid evening. My view overlooksContinue reading “Loving on the Edge”
Consent
I wonder if you thought what we did was loving… Or sexy… Or inevitable. … I wonder if you woke up ashamed… Or elated… Or proud. … I wonder what it must be like not to care… Or worry if there’s blood… Or worry if there isn’t. … I wonder how it feels to leaveContinue reading “Consent”
Madness Forsaken
They said I was mad and sent me away to live in isolation at the edge of the forest. I had no friends, no daily interactions, no love from another human. The loneliness sucked at my soul until I learned to sit and sense the movement of the forest around my stillness. I watched the graceful spiralContinue reading “Madness Forsaken”
The Office
It’s not like people don’t die where I work. They do. Death is just a part of the deal when you work here. In fact, just last week two people died. I mean, someone had to go out into the fire fields and turn the release valves and Justin drew the short straw. Unfortunately, heContinue reading “The Office”
Natolie Webb 