The intensity with which I miss him surprises me, much like so many other pieces of whatever this is. Confusing and overwhelming, I am unable to explain…… Read more “absence”
Author: kate
another mother day
I didn’t write a post last year on the holiday. It was a painful one, but I felt like I’ve said everything I have to say until…… Read more “another mother day”
watching airplanes
There’s a spot near my house, where you can park and see some of the valley lights, the night sky illuminated by traffic signals and streetlamps. Depending…… Read more “watching airplanes”
I could set the scene for you, establish what came before, what led to the events of the evening. But that is mine, and his, to have…… Read more
precariously prancing
He has me less than sure footed. Somehow, I get knocked off balance and overcorrect myself. When I need to be playful, I end up defensive. My…… Read more “precariously prancing”
unfolding
Does he know how he makes me feel? How he’s unfolded me? Years ago, in school, secretive notes written on paper ripped from a spiral bound book.…… Read more “unfolding”
pent up
do you know that every time we hung up, I would almost whisper “I love you”, as if I couldn’t possibly keep it in any longer? like…… Read more “pent up”
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