Unwanted
Graphene is a carbon compound that is extremely thin—the smallest layer that can be made with it is the width of just a single atom—yet has more than 100 times the tensile strength of steel. It is also incredibly fragile; the smallest disturbance can cause it to break. And unlike steel, graphene can’t be “healed” […]
I suppose you’ll do
Squinted eyes peer through parted drapes The darkness ill-illuminated in suburban streets A half-hearted growl escaping bared teeth Indecision Unable to determine if the approaching shadow Is friend or foe Body tense Neck hairs standing on edge, tail curled in agitation Short, rapid breaths escape As a palpable anxiety rises like the wafting steam from […]
I can close my eyes, it’s alright
I wrote this in a poetry club meeting, where the prompt included listening to You Can Close Your Eyes by James Taylor. I created this prompt: “For me, this song reminds me of someone who made me feel like no matter what happened, no matter what catastrophe, no matter what situation I was in, everything […]