Frigid Solitude – Haiku [poetry]
January sun Swallowed by ominous clouds Not allowed to shine Bitter cold wind bites Stealing comfortable warmth Chilling to the bone Solitary life Never used to be this way Long winter alone
Read MoreWriter, Artist, and Recovering 80s Hair Spray Addict
January sun Swallowed by ominous clouds Not allowed to shine Bitter cold wind bites Stealing comfortable warmth Chilling to the bone Solitary life Never used to be this way Long winter alone
Read MoreI used to take great pride in and loved to brag about my “strip club immune system of steel” – that came to a screeching halt when I got sick last week. I’m guessing it’s because I don’t have that constant exposure anymore to all the crazy germs and viruses out there. Let’s face it, there are no sick days or paid leave for strippers, or anyone for that matter working in the adult entertainment industry. Girls would show up to work sick, coughing and sneezing all over the place.…
Read MoreI cannot explain the feelings inside when I sit down every Saturday morning here at The Slow Train Cafe in Oberlin. Today, smooth jazz plays over the sound system and as I sit here sipping on my hot dirty chai, I experience a strong feeling of déjà vu. I know that I’ve done this before as another person, in another place and time. I have goosebumps and the feeling of nostalgia overwhelms me. Tears are welling up in my eyes. I am so very happy in this moment. …
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