Tag Archive for: loss

The Stroke

It has been difficult for months now, ever since my mom had had the stroke, the second one in the last few years. My dad died in the Vietnam War when I was just a baby, and so it was up to me to care for her. Read more

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Five Letters

“Don’t do it.”

“I can’t continue on like this.” Read more

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It’s All Right, It’s Okay

I was tired of hearing “she’s in a better place.” I wanted her back. Read more

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Unnatural Burden

Imagine the person you fell in love with was completely perfect for you. The perfect marriage of beauty, wit, and intelligence that leaves you feeling breathless every moment. Read more

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Damn Cats

Damn Cats.

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Fix You

When you try your best but you don’t succeed

Michael pushed on the little girl’s chest. “One. Two. Three.” He counted, breathless with effort.

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Untitled

I used to sing words to You Are My Sunshine. Both my mom and dad sang the song to me when I was a little girl. Read more

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Yellowed Paper

Shit.” Read more

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The Names of Things

Tall grasses dance and wave in the breeze. From the trees, Peter hears birdsong that he cannot identify. He regrets this. Read more

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I Listened

I said “Don’t.”

He forgot. Read more

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