Kathryn Smith : Writing

To Dad

To Dad

A Story by Kathryn Smith


Daddy. Where do I begin? Rememberwhen you took me strawberry picking? On the way to the fields you played House on Pooh Corner in the car and I was ta..
What?

What?

A Story by Kathryn Smith


It is amusing to me how easily offended people can get. My mother and sister sat across from me in an ice cream shop. I was just educating you. I said..
5 Years Forward

5 Years Forward

A Story by Kathryn Smith


Before it's too lateThis could all disappearBefore the doors closeAnd it comes to an endWith you by my side Iwillfight and defend K e e p h o l d i n ..
Torn

Torn

A Poem by Kathryn Smith


On the edge ofa bedHer body curlsHeadin pillowSoft skinIn a white t shirtSilenceDarknessHer eye lids liftShe can feel himHear himBut he's not nearHe's..
Freak

Freak

A Story by Kathryn Smith


NowWatchMe Set The Tone You don't get these kisses for freeSee? I've got two sides of me: The one you want your mother to meetAnd the one that's a fre..
Lovesick

Lovesick

A Story by Kathryn Smith


In late August, my family went to Milwaukee's Irish festival. This wasn't your average celebration. By the hundreds, people swarmed one of the biggest..
Poltergeist

Poltergeist

A Poem by Kathryn Smith


I started all the warsI started all the warsI've been getting messages from my deep watersI'd be a resentful caretaker Blame me for your false indicat..
Letters To Oxford

Letters To Oxford

A Poem by Kathryn Smith


When youtalk And take her in Look at the clock Does itresemble a liar?You know you take her higherSecondsmelt to minutesAnd minutes turn to hoursHours..
Love you more

Love you more

A Story by Kathryn Smith


What do you do when the chapter ends?Do you close the book and never read it again? The sun goes down and it comes back upThe world; it turns no matte..
Madhouse

Madhouse

A Story by Kathryn Smith


I am in amadhouseF e e t o n a t ig h tr o p e....................................Left foot firstRight foot nextStep by step My balance a testAbove me..