Weighing In

S h e d the weight, even the hair tie, for every little thing counts       up, Step one foot then the other       up, Stand       straight, shoulders back Look d o w n and pray the numbers are less than when you were last on it. And the nuance of…

Disgust

Yesterday’s stench rises from your lips, as you lean closer to whisper sweet nothings. I turn my cheek while vomit spews on my tongue; wincing at its sour taste, I swallow, wishing I was anywhere but here. I watch you like a buoy in high seas, stumbling in your own drunkin’ stupor. My face only…

Common Ground

I shared the word prompt of the day with my mom. First thing she did was tilt her glasses and said take a picture of my eyes. At first I thought, that’s ridiculous. But the more I ponder the comment from a few hours ago, the more it got me thinking that when things are…

Looking

Looking for a different perspective in photography, I took this photo of my cousin recently, who was watching her dog outside. While the photo was in its editing stages, I couldn’t help but think of her saying “Is there anyone out there?” in combination with an echo that fades into the distance. via Daily Prompt:…