Karissa A. Kelly : Writing

The Rat King

The Rat King

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


A strange phenomenon happens when groups of rats link their tails. It's called a 'Rat King'. Common folkloric belief says happening across a rat king ..
Arachnid on My Window

Arachnid on My Window

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


Spotted the spider through my window and took a picture of her while she was at work. I do hope she appreciates the publicity.
On Definition of Depression.

On Definition of Depression.

A Story by Karissa A. Kelly


Possibly triggering. Do not read if you're sensitive to mental health things and gruesome topics.
Definition of Depression

Definition of Depression

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


Commonly misunderstood, mistaken for an emotion synonymous with "sad". Seldom comprehended. Even rarer, recognized without a debate over it's existen..
Nobody At All

Nobody At All

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


Nonsense I scribbled to test my rhyming abilities.
The Shrinking Woman

The Shrinking Woman

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


Late night musings over the masterpieces the world has never been able to see because the confidence of so many young creatives; mainly women; is spur..
Horror

Horror

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


It's not what you think.
Language of Flowers

Language of Flowers

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


While looking into the meanings and correspondences of flowers; a "language" of flowers usually used to create beautiful bouquets for those you love; ..
Windows

Windows

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


This one is rather old. I wrote it all the way back in September 2019. I was on a day trip and scribbled this on a cafe napkin. Daydreaming about life..
Untitled Prose Journal Entry

Untitled Prose Journal Entry

A Poem by Karissa A. Kelly


Some thoughts I jotted down on a very distressing day.