My name gets called to approach the podium.

Applause fills the gymnasium as I rise and begin walking towards the stage.

I take my place behind the microphone.

I look around and see the faces of my peers, eagerly awaiting what I have to say.

The teachers stand on the perimeter, monitoring the stewing chaos.

I breathe in deeply, and say to myself in a whisper,

“Here we go.”

Class of 2009?!?

W...

Every day, I wake up at the stroke of 5

I open my eyes, and rise to greet the day

There is no joy or hate in my method

But a simple need to function and carry on

I allow movement through my limbs in the form of yoga

A quiet melody plays in the background

Bringing a splash of color to an otherwise grey canvas

The coffee maker bubbles

A warm cup of energy and desire awaits

The aroma has grown consu...

What should I do today?/

I could be productive, or give myself a much needed break/

The latter would be much needed, but I fear I would curse myself tomorrow/

So if I decided to be productive, in which way shall it be?/

I could focus my time on work, which would result in monetary gain/

Money is nice, but to be honest, a very small concern/

What if I focused more on being creative?/

I could write...

Everything is dark.

The last thing I remember is a flashing light, and a loud BANG!

I look to my left and move the fingers on my hand.

I’m still alive.

I think everything is okay.

Luckily, the trees helped cushion the impact and slowed our speed before plummeting into the surface.

Our crew is 6.

I look around and everyone is accounted for in their hyper sleep chambers. Vitals appear to be n...

Mommy says I can’t have a cookie before dinner

But I want it

Mommy doesn’t let me play video games until I’ve finished my homework

But I want it

I remember when I was younger, the rules seem to be non existent

Now, there’s a never ending list of things I CAN’T DO

All I want is to do what I please

Maybe I’ll run away and join the circus

Or at least that’s what Mommy says when she’s upset

I don’t ev...

August 23rd, 2021. 7:45am PST

Dear Mum,

I just wanted to let you know that I have acquired the apartment I was telling you about during our last conversation! It’s right near the water, and a short walk from town. I think you would love it!… except for maybe the stairs. But the high ceilings, and several windows, make for a nice, cozy home. I’ve already hung a few pictures and set up my record p...

A beautiful, summer night. The sun is drawing towards the earth, creating an orange glow with specs of purple that casts it’s colour across the trees. The air is still warm, but a slight chill is enough to have wonder whether or not an additional layer could be worn. The sound of waves colliding with the sandy shore creates a natural metronome, a pace controlled by that of Mother Nature. Birds are...

I noticed them crying while I was on my walk… something that I don’t even do often, yet in my own mind, wish I did on the daily. As I start to approach, I realize, this too is something I would not do on the regular. Ask a stranger what is the matter? How do I even begin to ask the question? What will come of this conversation? Will I need to care for them, become their friend, gain their trust? D...

My morning routine always brings me here

I need to get an americano to get me focused

As I stand in line, the lady in front of me starts yelling

Was she here the whole time?

Or did I simply not notice the stench of alcohol until now

She seems confused, lost, desperate

She looks around the coffee shop, and eventually her gaze meets mine

I know this woman

But not like this

Someone from my past

A lov...

The one clause they always fail to mention… the one that no one reads.

As a child you adhere to a set of rules and guide lines…. But as you get older you somehow forget. But unknowingly, you pass that responsibility onto your children to take over the promise and responsibility that was once passed down to you.

Once a year, a being known as “Santa Clause” will come down your chimney expecting a ...