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Butterflies, Time, and the Wardrobe

A Poem by Emily

It's hard being in a closet.The hangers hit your head and you can't see past whatever clothes you have.But I think it's even harder being in THE close..

Cadiz

A Poem by Emily

What did you bury here,What did you leave so deep in the groundThat dirt tattooed under your fingernails?It wasn't a perfect funeral,Nor a funeral at ..

Cities I've Passed Through

A Poem by Emily

1. Desolation.I look up, past the vectors of facadesto see a sky about to roll with storm. It will rain tonight.Dirt grinds into my boot. Dust blows p..

Coming of Age

A Poem by Emily

Do you remember your youth, The way it really was? No. Your experience isn't "the way it really was"- There is no such thing as truth. I am no..

Confusion

A Poem by Emily

When I'm with you, I have no doubtOnly when I leave does my mind wonderDo I? Or am I playing tricks on myself? AgainHow much am I willing to riskTo gi..

Coronation Song

A Poem by Emily

If I can rule without mistakingDisaster for the church bells ringingOr calm whatever storm is ragingMy life will be my reign.If I can beat back a fami..

Crescent Butterfly

A Poem by Emily

A poem "written" by my main character in a book I'm planning.She dreams of escape from her abusive step-brother.

Crumble, Tumble

A Poem by Emily

Where do you goWhen you're too weak to standBut too stubborn to fall?I'm squirming under the pressure.CrackingI drag my feet to feel somethingI may se..

Cycles (The Prosecution)

A Poem by Emily

The Sun arcs toward the WestThe tides sway in, and out, and inThe blood in my body- the breath of my bonesConcentratesAnd flowsFlowers in the meadowBl..

Darkened Reveille

A Poem by Emily

Secrets, coming of age, learning new things about the ones closest to you...