Danny was my neighbor. He was tall high school boy, with blue eyes and brown fluffy hair. He was my best friend.

I first met Danny when we moved into our new house. He and his mom offered to help us unload boxes from the big moving truck. I had been scared to move into the big new house, but when everyone was inside, it didn’t seem so big anymore.

Everyday when I would play basketball outside,...

My heart is racing and it feels like my head could explode. It couldn’t have been me, I couldn’t do something like this. The knife in my hand is feeling heavier and heavier. I drop it and it clangs on the floor.

I know what kind of person I am. My parents had always called me their golden child. I went to cotillion and private school. My college plans were always ambitious, but instead I married...

I want you to hear me

For my voice to roar over the crowd

I want you to see me

To be more than just an epiphany

I’m not the darling pearl you dream of

I’m too restless for the clams you confine me to

For I am made for more than love

But not strong enough to keep some

I dream of reaping the crops I sew

Of being strong enough to carry my plough

But you brand me with a diamond and bow

Confinin...

We feel as though we could fall into a pit of despair. We feel our world is collapsing and danger is at every corner. Fear can be consuming, and stop us from getting out and exploring. There is so much world out there, and we can miss it just because we are afraid.

To live without a purpose and miss the biggest adventures of life is my biggest fear. That is my bottomless pit of despair. Despite...