by Alexandra P. | May 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
I wrote poetry a million times,And poetry wrote me.Subdued within the highlights of a daydreamI found myself staring at the lightsWaiting for my knight in shining armor to come by.I journaled countlessly for many days that crossed a fortnight,Digging deeper into the...
by Kathleen S. | May 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
(The following includes content that some may find offensive or disturbing). I.I Won’t Leave MeCan you help me with my problem?No …I don’t really want to help you; I onlywant to feel ok myself ….What’s wrong with that?I don’t know...
by Christine B | Apr 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
It’s like puppies in a basket,hunkered down for warmth,happy to be joined togetherin common purpose.Then, a puppy wakes, jumpsout of the basket, startssniffing at the floor, beginsto race around the room.Another puppy startles, seeswhat looks like independenceand...
by Tom M. | Apr 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
The maimed child within:terrified,paralyzed with fear.Forced to trust daddy-Monsterwho’s unstable and dangerous –unpredictably explosive.Forced to trust bitter battered mom,who gave him birth,who’s drunk,slurring her speech,unable/unwilling to protect herselfor her...
by Gretchen W. | Apr 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
Seventeen years spent on the family farm. Home from school to the shock of my room packed on the porch. My baby book, framed pictures of perfectly posed horses, trophies and ribbons, horse magazines with my name inside, plaid button up shirts on hangers, my well...
