Amanda Avalon : Writing

Rat Race

Rat Race

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


How did it get so cold, oh How did I get so old How could I be more bold My arms beside me to hold I'm due to go on tour, This will be for sure..
One

One

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


The clock strikes twelve I let out a yell Just ring the bellSend the naysayers straight to hell We stand like two pillarsShaky and tall like tree..
Bad Habits

Bad Habits

A Story by Amanda Avalon


A true story.
The Fall

The Fall

A Story by Amanda Avalon


Crash and burn on alcohol discerned right eye blackened skinned peeled joints Bloody knees I fall down and go BOOM blast your memory away fro..
Cave

Cave

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


A cave where the past is buriedWhere you burrow yourself insideMeA black hole Pills prescribed:"I'm doing just fine."SNAPAnd dragons cease to flyI Jus..
Decay

Decay

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


Shortened breathExasperated exhaleJaw bones can't fashion a smileBuilt for your convenienceDevoid of self-confidenceSeemingly incompetentThis working ..
State St.

State St.

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


This is dedicated to the victims, associates, families and bystanders of the Chicago Old Navy shooting tragedy that happened this morning.
the edge of summer

the edge of summer

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


Another take-away exercise poem, extracted from a journal entry written 3/2/10.
1995

1995

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


Three girls In the backseat Bob Evans parking lot witnesses Mid-decade-Summer That drawn line That rhyme of reason Graying hair and aviator gl..
Telegram

Telegram

A Poem by Amanda Avalon


Spotted skin stretch eyes heavy of suitcase. Shallow breath and crusted dishware sun mockingly brightens the house through windows only a hint of ligh..