Stradley

I write the stories that need to be told. Writing how I understand myself and other people. It is important to me that everyone’s journey is shared, the good and bad.

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Writings

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Stradley

I write the stories that need to be told. Writing how I understand myself and other people. It is important to me that everyone’s journey is shared, the good and bad.

118

Writings

Followers

Following

Breakage

Stradley

3 min read

The howling wind chilled my bones, sending shivers straight down to my core. I walked both slowly and without hesitation across the icy lake.

The devil swirled the waters beneath me, and I could see it stirring like the wind below the thin layers of snow.

I tugged at my hat, keeping it firmly on my head. I could feel the blue shards of ice creeping up my fingers and into my hands. I tottered on ...

Horror

Thriller

The Wing That Holds Me Up

Stradley

1 min read

I where her like a cross or star,

Religiously around my neck.

Her shining, silver feathers give me strength—

Her beauty gives me grace—

Her love gives me courage—

To continue flying

On through storms of ignorance and hate.

When I feel the winds of resistance,

I meet them with resilience.

When I feel the flames of anger,

I meet them with honor.

When I feel the tears of hate,

I meet them with for...

Poetry

Dreaming Of Home

Stradley

1 min read

I’ll sing out loud

When my heart and soul

Reach the stars

Shining in the sky.

Finally,

Then

I’ll be able to fly free.

I will spread my wings

And my colors will glow

Because I’ll finally be home—

Up in the sky,

With the stars

And their love....

Poetry

YA fiction

Longing, Wishing, Waiting

Stradley

1 min read

I’m longing here

Beneath the stars

And hoping for a miracle.

That one day

The hate will fade

And love will conquer all.

I have this dream,

That peace lies here,

Covering the Earth

In its warm embrace.

I hope for a love

For everyone

That is unwavering in strength.

Because when I wish

Upon a star

I feel tears burning in my eyes

And I hear my pain

Aching in my voice—

Because all I’ve ever wanted

Was ...

Poetry

Drama

Your Love

Stradley

1 min read

Loving you is like a breath of fresh air

On an early spring morning.

Loving you is like a warm cup of coffee

On a cold winter day.

Loving you is the most important thing

I have ever done.

Each morning, I watch the crows caw

In the dreary landscape of the dead corn fields.

They peck at the ground in blind motion,

Like the way I used to walk through my life.

I would walk slowly down the path

No...

Poetry

Romance

In Case I Die

Stradley

4 min read

My darling Maxine,

It is with a heavy heart I write you this letter, knowing that if you are reading my words now it can only mean that I am no longer here to tell them to you.

Your love has been the greatest part of my life. I need you to know that. Remember it in the years to come after I’ve gone.

These past few months, I haven’t been completely honest with you. It took all my strength to keep...

Mystery

Science fiction

“Just Breathe”

Stradley

1 min read

My toes are in the sand,

The warm outter layer breaking away

Revealing a cool undertone, like the sound of a flute,

Soft and sweet, melodic.

The gentle crash and fold

Of the waves guide my breath.

Rhythmic and calm, melodic.

My heart beats like waves

splashing up against kelp covered rocks.

Strong and steady, melodic.

My skin laps up the sun’s peachy, gold rays

Observing the warmth like the lov...

Poetry

YA fiction

Just Another Day

Stradley

2 min read

I was waling to the damn cending machine to get a package of overpriced gummies. Thats it. All I wanted was some fricking gummies. But no, I can’t even get some damn gummies without getting harassed.—Motherfuckers.

Jackasses. They were nothing but fucking jackasses. Saying how they wanted to gang rape me. Fucking wrestling each other. One saying how he knew I wanted it. Telling his friend to get ...

YA fiction

Drama

I’ll Be Happy Sitting Underwater

Stradley

1 min read

I hope,

When I go

There will be snow

On my face.

Puffy, like clouds

Swirling around,

But the air,

Will be warm,

Like a calm summer day

Sitting underneath

The palms with the waves.

The world,

Will be still,

As if earth paused

For a moment,

It’ll be quiet

But not silent

Like sitting underwater.

All my favorite memories

Will come flooding back to me

As if I’m there once more.

I’ll see fish,

Vibran...

Poetry

My Dearest Anabella

Stradley

1 min read

This is the saddest poem you’ll ever hear.

I wrote it for

My long lost dear,

Anabella.

My darling Anabella,

I held you close

To my heart,

You were in my mind

Even when we were light years apart.

Your softness melted me

From the palms of my hands to my heart.

Your shy laugh set you apart,

And in a crowded room,

I could never help but look at you

And behold your beauty.

You were the only one for ...

Poetry

Romance