The Boy Misses His Mommy

I got a call from the boy’s teacher. We had actually been playing phone tag for a few days. It was parent teacher conference time and I was not available during the hours he wanted to meet. We planned to meet via phone but in the meantime he had something he was...

Separation Anxiety

The yearning grows deeper over time He pours his heart into my soul Feeding my energy addiction As I siphon what he gives willingly Drinking in his love Basking in euphoria He leaves a trail for me to follow Evidence of his love Pieces to sustain me in his absence...

Why I Don’t Sign Petitions

They always catch you as you’re walking out of the grocery store. It seems like a good idea in theory; people need food. But the plan fails because most people are in a rush and those who do stop, do so out of some sense of obligation to listen to the...

I Don’t Get Sick Often, Oh But When I Do…

I had last weekend all planned out. On Halloween  I was going with a party with a friend which she promised would be interesting if nothing else and Saturday night I was going to party the night away with a few friends from The Stoop. The Hallows Eve shin dig...