Emmy J.M. Powell : Writing

Tangible Pardon

Tangible Pardon

A Story by Emmy J.M. Powell


His hand moved over the far side of her head, smoothing the hair down until it was satisfyingly straight. He paused as he was taking his hand back, fe..
Handfuls Of Insurance

Handfuls Of Insurance

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


It’s hard for me,to believe that,fat looks good on me,because I have,handfuls and handfuls,of it as insurance, and I always feel it,without havi..
Peanut Butter & Jelly

Peanut Butter & Jelly

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


My parents were good,my childhood was good,my grades were good.Everything was good,and plainly average,but when I was small,I brought smooshed,pb&..
I'm Okay

I'm Okay

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


I’m always so busy Wondering if I am Saying the right thing That I become narrow With the things That come out Of my mouth That I don’t ..
Bunny

Bunny

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


Another good thing ended,and I’m waiting for the next good thingto end tooThe wait feels likewatching your childhood dogdevelop a limp in his st..
Selective Faith

Selective Faith

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


Whenwe found out,that myaunt came down,with a nasty case of cancer,her family started going,to church every Sunday.This made me realize,that people on..
Sparrow

Sparrow

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


I'm like a bird,in a sense,because my desire,for any social contact,always flies south,for the winter.
Winter

Winter

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


When winter,comes rolling around,in its thermal coats, and room heaters,and frostbitten cheeks, I am forced,to put my motivation,in 4-wheel drive, and..
Mind Trick

Mind Trick

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


I play a trick,on my mind,every single morning.Telling it that, once I shower,I can just go,right back to bed,and that all,I need to do,is wash my bod..
Revolute

Revolute

A Poem by Emmy J.M. Powell


It’s frightening,to put your love,towards someone else,because it’s incredibly,frightening to adore,something that isn’t,a part of y..