Voices

I can hear the upset and hushed voices from the other room.  My ears are burning as one voice tries to protect the respect of my choice while another depletes my name of any worth. Do they know I can hear them?  Surely, they must realize voices, even those slicked with gossip, travel down hallways [...]

This Writer’s Intentions

When I write, I need to not be worried about the thoughts that others might misconstrue. I will try to be sensitive to other people’s souls and well-being, but I have to be aware that if I consistently cut out material, my story will have no meaning.  It will be unrelatable because the characters will [...]

Where You Lead, I Won’t Follow

I can’t hold my breath any longer.  I can’t tenderize my words and fake my smile in the absence of a nasty quip. Whatever assumptions you may have about me — whatever delusional ideas you insist describe me — you’re wrong. After spitting out curses and unforgiving traits I feel like I need to settle [...]

The Morning After

I was really  hurt this morning.  I didn’t know what to think about last night — how we all had things we wanted to say, but strangely the “silent ones” spoke first — and loudly. Last night I was not silent. I snapped my words in a sharp tongue that was stronger than I anticipated.  [...]

In Honor of Truth and Slander

With this friend by our side we could do anything and in the chance their dignity is slighted, we would do anything to protect the person we so dearly cherish. But where is the line that divides us- those who made the feeble attempt and those who went too far?