Supernova

January 11, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 19 Comments

Leaving behind the supernova that is you - overwhelming, exhausting - I’m burning alive in the wake of your eruptions. Distance my ally, a new beginning light years away, I seek shelter in the gloaming.

Strike three

January 9, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

I write this sitting in the kitchen sink. The water rises steadily around me, lapping in great waves along the counter top, the spray mingling with my tears. Crying not from fear or sorrow, but from the righteousness of my situation. My knees folded under my chin, I’m quickly losing sensation in my legs and … Continue reading Strike three

Homecoming

January 9, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

The manor, boarded up since Gram passed, showed signs of neglect. Porch risers creaked menacingly. Window panes, cracked and begrimed with age, blinked against the rising sun. My keys refused to cooperate, thwarting efforts to unlock the front doors. With a final, violent shove, ancient tumblers flipped. Grating on rusted hinges, the massive oak entry … Continue reading Homecoming

An indecent proposal

January 8, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

I wanted to do this right, to make the moment special, make her feel special. I had a whole different outcome in mind when I began. We sat together on the couch after dinner. Holding her close, she was tucked under my arm, her cheek resting against my chest. With my free hand, I squeezed … Continue reading An indecent proposal

Gimme some sugar

January 8, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

Growing up in the south, the simple word “sugar” had so many meanings. It was that syrupy layer on the bottom of a jug of sweet tea, and it was the pet name all your aunties called you, and well, everyone else, even the Pastor. “Sugar” was the kisses your sweetheart gave when no one … Continue reading Gimme some sugar

Seriously, just absolutely fabulous!

January 6, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 13 Comments

Except for the never-ending spell checker, and the occasional perusal through a thesaurus to make sure the word I want to use is actually the word I need to use, I write pretty much like I talk. I tend to be extremely verbose and will repeat myself several times, only rephrasing, to the chagrin of … Continue reading Seriously, just absolutely fabulous!