Sly...
(Chapter 1)
A stumble, a mumble, and a slur
The floor seems to be my salvation, my cure
Rock bottom broken, blood flows on the cold concrete that were beneath my feet
Vision clear as clay, I try, but can't deny it could be any day
Seems I...
Alcoholism, Poetry, Short Story, slice of life
Y-knot...
Do you truly believe in fate?....
I never have, I've never wanted it to end at a heavenly or hellish gate...
It leaves no peace of mind
To have lived in such a way, in fear each day, to feel you have to be rude or kind...
If all was...
Poem, Poetry, Short Story, slice of life
Confliction...
The trigger pulled, the body lay where life once stood
Evil actions gave peace to a being anything but good
Hands shivered as eyes met with shocking relief
Now to those only known by the bleeding would grief
One life for another
To...
Poem, Poetry, Self-reflection, slice of life
Peculiar...
In the moment, content, my eyes wandered to a shadow I hadn't seen in a while
The movement was still magical, I imagined so was the smile
I didn't look toward the face of mental friction
I'd only think back about physical addiction...
Poem, Poetry, Short Story, slice of life
Next...
With a steady hand I broke the band to be more than the memory could show
The future always a past realization, the present seems more able to grow
Beyond & above the times I cherish, & moments I'll always love
Seconds make up what's...
Poem, Point of View, opinion, slice of life
S-miles...
Something was in the water today
I simply drank some, & my imagination floated away
I had my head elsewhere for the most part
Though it seems my dreams with strings were always close to heart
I couldn't help but smile at the rude,...
Poem, Short Story, slice of life, thought
Sound mine'd...
My mind hasn't been racing as much as of late
This pause has been nice, rather great in every imaginable, like I'm at paradises gate
Time still slips so quickly among my hands grasping for more
But...it's not all bad spending this...
Poem, Short Story, relaxing, slice of life
Numb-ered...
Deepening with intention
I have many a thing I wish to mention
First, time is but a joke with no punch-line anyone can enjoy
Second seems to be life, an opportunity similar to an ever-changing
Third is a word I here too often, too...
Poem, Short Story, slice of life, thought
Night thoughts - 9. - because why not
Dependent on a demon of sorts, scary thought wait for a chance
As past incidents, & my mentality continue their seemingly endless dance
Derived from fear & hesitation
Each step is heavily taken, though both...
Poem, Short Story, slice of life, thought
It has been a few days since Lukan had first met the enigmatic and quite the intriguing otter in the park. And in those days that passed, Lukan was completely unable to chase him out of his mind. No matter what he tried to focus on, there he was. His...
Gay, Male, Otter, Raccoon, slice of life
Being surrounded by gentle breezes of an autumnal evening calmed Lukan Benka. It comforted him. Made him feel safe. The cool air chilled his senses. Refreshed him. Made him feel at peace. Gave him tranquility. Could even say it made him happy. The cool...
Gay, Male, Otter, Raccoon, slice of life
Night thoughts - 53. - Y knot
D'out...
Calamity in motion, I fell far beyond my self-given burden
Through years in seconds, I saw all I left behind
Among the landing, I felt... something long left in the back of reasoning
Breaking down the...
Poem, Short Story, Thoughts, slice of life