In memory of Dylan an image of youlingers at the edgesof my visionlurkingwaiting patientlyto catch me unawarepunch mein the solar plexushardfierceI see you straddlingno-man’s landat top of the jungle gymlate afternoon sun baskingyour golden curlsinto a halofeet firmly plantedin worn, dirty sneakersarms defiantly foldedacross fragile cageof your chestthere is somemischiefin your challenging gazebut there is … Continue reading Peter Pan – Christine E. Ray
memory
Throwback Friday – Forgotten – Eric Daniel Clarke (EDC Writing)
I don't remember everythingdates and place escape memoments spent with youfade and forsake me too strange faces begin to hauntwith their smiles and tearsI still know I love youask of you one thing when I don't know youall our years forgottenI beg no regrets be freelet me forget to breathe
Things that Linger
there is no need for you to summon my ghosts they always hover near shimmering afterimages at my vision’s periphery murmur low incessant in curve of my ears silver inhale and exhale of my breath static electricity brushing against nerveless fingertips pack up your chalk crystal balls Ouija boards smoldering sage you are not needed … Continue reading Things that Linger
Throwback Friday: The Ending by Liyona
Say hello to my favourite movie I love to sing along And make believe That I am the princess The story is no suprise For I know the ending Beginning And denouement Each passing pan Makes me believe That I am the princess Of this story I dont mind daydreaming I dont mind living somewhere … Continue reading Throwback Friday: The Ending by Liyona
Throwback Friday: Song Of The Dead- Christine E. Ray
I have learned to carry my ghosts with reverence slip them gently into my coat pockets cradle them close to carotid pulse these most loyal of my companions lull to the steady beat of my survivor’s heart they are with me always unseen but not unfelt borrowing touches through my fingertips stolen glances through my … Continue reading Throwback Friday: Song Of The Dead- Christine E. Ray
Throwback Friday: Remember? – Christine E. Ray
do you lie awake at night remembering my cheeks awash in frustrated tears at my ridiculous longing for you and me together? your hand impossibly tender as it wiped those tears away followed by your warm lips suggesting that you didn’t think you and me together was so ridiculous at all? do you lie awake … Continue reading Throwback Friday: Remember? – Christine E. Ray
Spices
Spices Pulling out the old, tattered chili recipe, I can’t help but reflect on the man who created it and our tumultuous relationship. You’d think after the abandonment of my “real” dad, having a stepdad who showed up, supported my mom and her two kids and wrote chili recipes in his spare time might be … Continue reading Spices
Past – Liyona
Running to the past version of myself she is so beautiful in a dark, sad kind of way where flowers bloom after her tears dry the ground. Why do I want to re-live these years? She never really saw the light not like I do now the warmth of a fire under my feet to … Continue reading Past – Liyona
Throwback Friday: Tattered Heart-Christine/Brave and Reckless
i am a faded tattered valentine pinned to a dusty bulletin board a thumbtack piercing my paper heart partially obscured by photographs of smiling new faces perky motivational sayings only bits and pieces of me still visible in the montage the sentiments I carried that you once treasured enough to put me here with loving hands … Continue reading Throwback Friday: Tattered Heart-Christine/Brave and Reckless
Where the Sidewalk Ends – Christine E. Ray
where did your colt legs carry you the day you ran away small pack set upon determined shoulders overstuffed with much-loved books slightly crushed snacks a hastily chosen stuffed bear? did you hesitate before stepping off the gray pavement where dandelions fought their way through the cracks raising their yellow and green heads with proud resilience? … Continue reading Where the Sidewalk Ends – Christine E. Ray
Go Dog Go Café 