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Foggy Windows
Photo by Jr Korpa on Unsplash I watched the window of the cafe fog and I knew what I needed to do. If I could get across the street without being seen, no one would be the wiser. I knew I only had ten minutes before Alex would return, so I headed toward the door. The rain would cover any tracks I would leave behind for Alex. I could…
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Trudging
Photo by Johannes Andersson on Unsplash As I watched the elk, I knew my life was in for a change. I knew what Jackson’s future held and there was no space in my future for him. All he knew how to do was to hold me back. At first, I thought his questions were sweet as if he was wanting to get to know me. His questions morphed into…
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Water
When it comes to water pollution I wish there was an easy solution But people don’t seem to care Which these days, was not so rare The Earth needs a revolution
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Waterfalls
Photo by MUHAMMAD KAMRAN KHAN on Unsplash I knew hiding behind the waterfall was the only place I would be safe. He thought I had never learned how to swim, but that was not the only lie I had told him. I had been trying to get out from under his clutches for years and this might be the break I…
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New Life
Photo by Jocke Wulcan on Unsplash As soon as I saw the house, I knew I was home. That I was finally ready to start my new life. A life where Jeremy would never find me. I knew he would never follow me across an ocean to a country where he wouldn’t understand the language. In a country whose native language isn’t English,…
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Future Life
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields As soon set over the mountains, I wondered what my next step would be. Would I continue on with my dream or should I turn back and return to the life every expected of me? The missed calls on my phone meant my family was not supportive of my decision, but I knew I couldn’t let them make my decisions for…
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Urges
Urging to live life Not knowing any better I will not tell you
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Protection
This is the key to your apartment Look into your own compartment You were protecting yourself And putting my feelings on the shelf Like you are a part of the justice department
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Trial
There will not be a fair trial But all I can do is smile The longer I keep wasting When I find myself hating As long as I don’t have to run a mile
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Not My Home
“This isn’t my home. Do not leave me here.” Michaela stopped at stomping her foot, but angrily crossed her arms in front of her chest. I sighed heavily, knowing she wouldn’t remember this conversation in the morning. I turned back toward the kitchen we shared to get her a glass of water and see if we had any food she would eat. I didn’t know what she had…