Alicia WolvertonLanguage of God“For in the temporal world God and I cannot talk together, we have no common language.”Apr 12, 2019Apr 12, 2019
Alicia WolvertonTurn Eastso the answer is they ate nothing, and nothing good could come of that. They were mired in nature, and starving.Dec 15, 2018Dec 15, 2018
Alicia WolvertonWhere the Lost Things GoNot long ago, a friend musingly asked, “Do you ever wonder where the lost things go?” Where are all those favorite keepsakes of childhood…Dec 1, 2018Dec 1, 2018
Alicia WolvertonCommon Things Tied with StringI was rummaging around my room the other day when I was hit with a wave of nostalgia. I don’t know if you ever have that experience…Nov 17, 20183Nov 17, 20183
Alicia WolvertonYour Story is Not My StoryHe’s sitting on the floor. Black and white photos on the screen above him show happy faces and far, far off places. Places I have…Nov 9, 20183Nov 9, 20183
Alicia WolvertonThrough Eye SlitsWhen I was in third grade, I remember being fascinated with making masks. It started with the silliness of poking a few holes into a piece…Nov 3, 20181Nov 3, 20181
Alicia WolvertonIn the ColorlessWhite. A few oily stains from unwashed fingers. Bold black letters down the spine.Oct 20, 20182Oct 20, 20182
Alicia WolvertonCathedralsThe ocean is especially helpful: the sight of it and the sound of it give me great reassurance, make me feel strangely at peace, even if…Oct 6, 20182Oct 6, 20182
Alicia WolvertonOne Friend, Two Friends, Old Friend, New FriendsCan you take me back when we were just kids Who weren’t scared of getting older? ’Cause no one knows you like they know you And no one…Sep 22, 20181Sep 22, 20181