Forgive

For a couple of years, forgiveness felt like a sin. It was a betrayal against myself. I recoiled at the thought of letting go of my comfortable hate. I felt wronged. I felt tricked into love. I felt abandoned after being used up. And I felt so right – so justified – to relive those […]

I haven’t had words

The past years have been rough. Abandoned for with no sensible explanation by my former partner. A child I helped raise removed from my life for no reason save for the bitterness of venom. And the few times I was moved to write my true emotions was met with a conceited letter from a lawyer. […]

Ten Years

Ten years ago, my father, Kyle, passed away. I’m regularly reminded of him, especially around this time of year. I smell yet another pot of coffee brewing, no matter the time of day. I hear the sound of his laughter and endless conversation over coffee. I see the wires and microphones and the blue wisps […]