I’m stuck

Remembering that word

“waiting”

You wrote it all over

a crumpled piece of paper

that I found tucked away

Only twice in my life can I say that I knew for certain that I loved another person. I feel pleased to announce that they both are still in my life. The first time was when I was just barely a teenager and I had found someone that — for once — didn’t call me stupid and a problem. She showed me…

Whenever I’m sad,

I venture to a part of my mind

A memory that takes me to a place

With long stalks of grass

Growing up was complicated. Dad wasn’t the nicest guy and cheated behind Mom’s back and Mom… well she had a lot of baggage and a few loose screws in the head — of course I’m only 22 so what do I know? I’m technically an “adult” now, but mentally I’m not there yet. I still…