Prose & Cons

Trying any new kind of drug is like going on a blind date: It can either go fairy-tale borderline amazing, or “I really want to end my life right about now.” The latter would describe a particularly horrendous experience I had on one dark and cold Halloween night.

Guys are often underestimated when it comes to sex, degraded to the point that girls think we’re just going through the motions. Granted, some guys do, but other guys seek to please. There’s a lot of pressure to perform, and maybe that’s what got to me.

this is a call to arms. this an arm to call you. why, your cherub arms raised high. oh, those fake footsteps I’ve felt. you,…

In that elegant hollywood manner
The lipstick stained cigarette
Held gently between her fingertips
Burns slowly on this sober October night

The contents of my cup swirled and twisted, as I held a half empty bottle on the hot porch steps. I was alone, feeling the heat from the sun, the grill and boiling arguments. Every nerve in my body stressed itself and I felt my nerves about to burst. I pause all voluntary movement with the intention of revival.

she said she believed in Angels
reincarnation
was as real as silver horses

If I could sacrifice my present to the ideal, I’d want a window seat as my shelter. Quiet and warm. Quite warm. I’d spend my…

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