The Noise I Call Thinking

Sometimes I tell myself my mind is busy.

People Do Not Announce Themselves Twice

A few years ago, I believed that important things would always come back around.

What Did I Miss?

A few days ago, someone pointed out something I had walked past several times. It had been there in plain sight. I simply had not noticed.

Unbundling Myself, Slowly

Sometimes I wonder if I am thinking too much, or if this is just what it means to be human in a world that never really pauses.

Let’s Breathe First

There is a strange violence in being understood too quickly.

The Appetite for Good Things

There is a strange guilt society places on desire.

When You Are Hearing

Kay used to talk a lot.

One Lyric too Fast

Some mistakes arrive like thunder.

Just Say the Words

Some people carry entire storms quietly.
People who show up every day with tired eyes, rehearsed smiles and responsibilities hanging from their shoulders like wet clothing in harmattan rain.

I Have Decided to Change

I have decided to change.