emma poeinHingedClichésWhen I was young, my father would close his restaurant once a week and lead me down to the local lake dedicated in his determination to…Dec 12, 20201Dec 12, 20201
emma poeinHingedComing of AgeTag Banks told me he could get a hold of some Fireball whiskey for the big night and he knew that Makenna had as much bud as anyone…Feb 1, 20202Feb 1, 20202
emma poeinHingedDistractionsJess heard the front door creak open, then shut. There were murmurs in the front hallway, then a pounding of feet on the stairs and a…Jan 25, 20201Jan 25, 20201
emma poeinHingedMixed TapeI’d been dating Michael for about a month when he invited me over for dinner. He said he was going to make me his special loving meal.Jan 11, 20204Jan 11, 20204
emma poeinThe JunctionColor-BlindMom said Be color-blind, but blind means you can’t see I looked at that crazy lady, said That makes no sense to me Because I see all…Dec 12, 20192Dec 12, 20192
emma poeinScritturaThe Pan EffectYou’re sitting at the top of the steep road — the one the kids used to call roller coaster road— eyeing the grade of it and calculating…Oct 14, 20192Oct 14, 20192
emma poeinP.S. I Love YouShells in a BucketMy daughter’s friend committed suicide. Sam was sixteen-years-old.Apr 4, 20194Apr 4, 20194