Papá used to say,“El cuerpo recuerda lo que el alma calla.” I didn’t understand. Not until my hands achedfor someone else’s wealth.Not until I dreamed in time sheetsand woke up in someone else’s morning. The sound of billsnot knocking, just hummingan old songthat only sings en cifras I clock in.Clock out.Repeat until my skin becomes schedule.My spine, a […]
My Perfect Love Story
In the darkness of the night, Sera stood on the bridge, the cool breeze gently caressing her face as tears streamed down her cheeks. When she was a kid, all Sera ever wanted was to be loved. It was a simple yet her biggest desire. She was raised in a world where expectations were created […]
The Love of my Life
I have spent my entire life laughing at those who have fell in love, the news stories of people going crazy in the name of love. All for what, a game in which all these people fell victim to, I promised myself I would never play the game. “What game is that?” I jumped not […]
Drowning
Drowning Content warning: Suicide Falling. Sinking. Wondering Will I ever hit the ground. I should be fighting. I can’t hear even a sound. What is breathing when I’m sinking. I think I want I need People beg me to swim. People beg me to breathe. The outlook is grim. I’m to far beneath. I don’t […]
Guilty
Guilty Content warning: assault and victim blaming. I sit on the stand. I have to tell the truth. They ask what happened. Then the questions. Did you tease him? How much were you drinking? What did you say? What were you wearing? I was guilty when I walked into the room. I’m being charged with […]