Discretionary Love

The Spaces Between Us

"I cannot look you in the eye, Nor can I watch your retreating back, But I can hold you through whispers — Our hips bracketing our love, Our legs a facsimile of parallel lines." Published in Discretionary Love [March 2022]

Beginning with Goodbye

Here it is New Year’s Day and Chicago, Illinois is on its way

What about Bourbon Street?

did you find out that you can’t drink pop with breakfast in a soda town?

Home to Me

you were home to me for so long until you just became someone walking around at night in the rain

True Love but for the Lack of What is Not

True love but for the fact of becoming part of a past for you to run from true love but for the lack

How to Bake a Marriage

Before you begin, separate out all expectations and discard (do not bother setting aside for use later or for any other relationships as unfulfilled expectations are generally considered ruinous.)

Stacks

Paul and I stood side by side. It was a dreary winter afternoon, and as lifelong bookworms, we were spending it together in an old house that had been converted into a used bookstore, with each room dedicated to a different genre.

REaD

If I'm honest, this was inspired by the release of Red (Taylor's version). My title is a not-so-subtle nod to that album.

On Guard

i didn't ask you to