everyone has a story
When we release our fear and let our vulnerability transform us, we open our hearts to let the light in. And by sharing intimate and honest pieces of ourselves, we can begin to heal.
Here, you’ll find a special collection of stories that embrace a deep curiosity about the people in this world. These pieces illuminate the authentic human experience—what’s dark, what’s light, and all the nuance in between.
last night i had a dream
i am slamming my fists down / over and over / and over again / i am spinning, maybe drunk? / head is light / brain is dizzy / stomach nauseous / weeping—like i have just been rejected / …
Pippa
Winding our way up the Pacific coastline / the air carries a taste of salt; sharp pelagia / cutting through us like an open wound. / …
water / conditional love
“that’s water under the bridge,” he said / water? / under… / the—bluht! / she heaved / mud and stones / and blood and veins / …
Marina Pacifica
At night, the ocean is a kaleidoscope. / Fractals lap about themselves and fall / Over surf, alight; the heart a soft cerulean. / …
he leaves a message
says he loves me / and always has / says he’ll do anything / and always will / says he’ll protect me / in sickness and in health / …
Tangerine
The heart of the flame burns / Paunch like a tangerine / Thin smokestack shrouded by dawn. / …
Exit Culver, Left on O’Hara
I woke up / dreaming / of water. / Fingerling / pebbles on / the shore. / …
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