faster

the night, smooth as silk, wraps me in a warm embrace 

the heat of the moment takes me by surprise, 

not giving me time to think anything through. 

the faint glow of the city reflects across the still harbor. 

my decision is made. 

I tighten my grip on the steering wheel, 

focus, 

and in a flash, 

I’ll be gone. 

 

 

 

raincity

NY

16 years old

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  • moonstruck

    this night 

    the light is a milky, silvery blue 

    cascading down from the sky

    in rays that look like liquid silk

    dripping off tree branches 

    and coating the world in a cool, heavenly glow 

  • the lover

    love cannot be created or destroyed.

     

    like energy 

    it shape shifts

    following those filled with passion

    and hope

     

    but appearing to leave 

    at the slightest touch of pain

  • sophomore

    She wakes in the early morning

    And stares at the wall across from her 

    A sense of fear overtakes her

    Beginning in the pit of her stomach

    And spreading to each limb

    Coating her in feeling