I tried. Like, I feel like I tried more than I have in a few years. Dating is toxic. It's the worst thing in the world. And while the stories and poems I get from somewhat captivating encounters is usually alright - I tend to walk away with the whole, "What the fuck was I thinking?" vibe. That's essentially what I have today. My Brooklyn boy has officially been filed away with the rest. When it comes to my box of has-beens, there's nothing...
Namaste blah-g tribe As much as I've been on-ing about my love life recently, terrible things started happening about four days ago. First, a colleague I'm very fond of is moving on. I'm extremely proud this person found a new place to strut their writing talent, but I'll miss seeing my friend every day. Speaking of friends, I had a huge falling out with my best friend when he decided to contact one of my ex-boyfriends - why, I'm still...
tricking turnabout i have a terrible habit of shutting off communication. i ran thr(ew)(ough); a spiral of mixing. shaking up. how i find (k)new w- aze. i. mean these things i cannot spell. out. as in someone. finally pulled at me. my hair; how i stay reconnected. tricking. turnabout.
Brooklyn ate me last weekend. Ever since I made up with my boyfriend, I've been spending way too much time there. Don't get me wrong, Cony Island all day. But I built my life in midtown. I move so much, that it's important I make use of where I am while I'm there; which just so happens to be upstairs from a 24-hour wonderland. I'm boycotting Brooklyn for a hot second. It's just about summer here in New York City, which is the best time of year...
rekindle rapport when we met we extended. i taught and we learned while he swore. that. this only happens once. i chewed my nails and i bit too short. i curled into 4am silence. and he was the one p/eace/iece be(cause) the way i shake. he k(new) that. when i stretched into the sun it was like i could never reach far. enough. the style i chose to stop; inside. there is so much loud noise every time i hold my breath. when i exhale he always...