I cancelled an appointment this week with my endocrinologist. It was to get hormones for me to start my path. I guess I was a tad bit afraid. At the same time I not where I want to be physically and mentally. Am I a chicken? Is it […]
AT NIGHT Flash Fiction by Raquel Swann At night I’m whisked away to a place that does not exist, a place that is far away in a distant memory. In this place I am the me I know past the flesh and bone, beyond the the exterior. In this world, I […]
FADED LOVE Flash Fiction by Raquel Swann I had a barrel full of love once and it was heavy and overflowing with joy and happiness. It was sealed with understanding, compromise, and faith. The love tucked away inside did not spill nor evaporate nor get tainted. It was a […]
The Actor a Poem by Raquel Swann I am the actor and this is my play Pretending I’m this person every day Only I’m trapped in my show with no escape. Director, director please cut the tape. Let me be free and do what I […]
a Poem by Raquel Swann The light shines upon you and pain goes away. 49 souls went to heaven this day. The lord has mercy on those who are true. May the lord have wrath on those who are cruel. We that are left here with questions to […]
As I lay here, close to midnight, on a Sunday night. I can’t help but think of all the things I have done wrong in my life. Making decisions to make other people happy. As I sit on the verge of maybe making myself happy for once all […]
a Poem by Raquel Swann Family is the home that makes a home. Family is the moments when no one else is looking. Family is the sunshine after a rain. Family is the hug that you don’t deserve. Family is the kiss that you didn’t expect. Family is […]
