“Don’t be a Sheep” series by Christina Romero I am floating through a timeless abyss, not knowing when I will land. Days fade to weeks and months,…… Read more “The Spectator”

The landscape evolved around her, suppressing her sense of freedom with every birthed sunset that kissedthe sky and disappeared, carrying the weight of a promised journey deferred.…… Read more “Canvassed”

“Sharman” by Michelle Umunna the devil is singing at me againfingers digging into my shoulders i walkinto the desert, chewing on the sandpain like candythe lights never…… Read more “from tales of white hot darkness”

It’s dark outbut the cream string lightsstrung across my dainty floral curtainsprovide light and serenity.I’m always jumping at the chance to invite you overand when I do…… Read more “Dad’s Jambalaya”

Like dragonflies drawn to water,We are drawn to each other,And in this city, we converge.Dust and sweat and grime.(We grocery shop, we small talk).We are raw, exposed,And…… Read more “New York”

“The Sermon” by Gretchen Vickers The daisies at my toesGuide me along the wind’s flow. I planted the seed to prosperity. The unadulterated dew comforts the clarity. For every rigid…… Read more “Purgatory”

There’s a million ways to say goodbye But we refused to think of one  Your hands were soft as rose petals And the beauty would never wilt away  You…… Read more “Goodbye”

“Blue View” by Jocelyn Castellanos No, not my parents. The ones I look down upon. The crackheads doing the jitterbug next to the EZ check. Their happiness…… Read more “I hope I do not become like them.”

Drowned in the depths of my mindStolen corals and magical creaturesOceanic reefs dancing in the moonlight’s shineUnexplored relics and ancient features. The eternal pulse of the seaEngages…… Read more “Tides Within”

I carve a hole in the shape of you.I erase your gold veneer. I swing an axe at the pedestalWhere you once stood proudly. You are not…… Read more “Diamond to Dust”