Scramble
/It’s so easy dressing for war
When my muscles are already sore
All my life I’ve been a discordant chord
that sets your teeth on…
By Slyvia Plath
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Wife Of An Addict
/In sickness and health, for better or worse,
I promised forever — it became my curse.
I’m sure that sounds like a horrible wife,
Don’t judge my words without…
By Simple Sue
Read MoreOde To The Camel
/…wanted this life that's made me have to be strong,
But I did the best I could to make right all the wrong.
It was that one last straw that broke the camel's back.
Now he's only remembered for the load he…
By Simple Sue
Read MoreLight My Lantern
/When life seems darkest, call…
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I am horribly lost and need immediate assistance.
My world seems dark, damp, and depressing.
Do I use a kerosene lamp or a storm…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreForest Hike
/Hiking using lanterns…
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We started out at twilight.
Our plan was to hike all night.
Each one of us had a …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreLost In the Real World
/Looking around like Alice in Wonderland
Feeling like I’m sinking in quicksand
Searching for something I recognize—
The Hatter, the Rabbit, or a …
By Simple Sue
Read MoreWhispered Echo
/It's in those quiet times, the still of the night.
All the little moments that just don't feel right.
It's when I wake up in the middle of restless sleep.
Those are the times I can feel my soul…
By Simple Sue
Read MoreShe Saved Me
/Sometimes trauma can take a terrific turn.
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…myself and covered the area in aloe.
It hurt so badly, I felt nauseous and hollow.
The pain spikes tended to ebb…
By Debby Hackbarth
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