ACA And The Arts

If I Had Stayed

If I Had Stayed

Timidly I share one story, then only after assessing your reaction, I share another.As if feeding a duck, one piece of bread at a time, Ensuring it will follow.Once you are full, I watch carefully for clues that you will fly awayMy pain too much for any...

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Socializing

Socializing

Reaching out.Loathing the risk.Shaking hands.Putting on the smile.Saying something inane.Doubting all the while. Cheery and chipper.Everyone’s favorite.All the while feeling insane.Seeming secure in the limelight.Pretending to be calmDoubting all the while. Reaching...

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GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME

GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME

It was love at first sight, even though I sprayed my drink in your faceTrying to suppress a guffaw at your antics.Sure you were 15 years my elder, and an alcoholic to boot,But that was good enough for me.I went along for the ride as you steered your beat up FordTo the...

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REPARENTING AT 30,000 FT

REPARENTING AT 30,000 FT

Out the window an endless sea of white… I close my eyes… like the white knubby blanket on my bed when I tried to sleep so still, so flatthat no one would know I was in the bed - especially not the vampire in my closet.“Little Me, this is scared.”I lie in bed next to...

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