As the morning alarm sounds and the automatic blinds open, I rise from the couch and stretch. I started in the bed, curled up next to the woman who feeds and cares for me, but she moves around at night. So, at some point, like most nights, I moved to the...
The girls had been getting along pretty well together in El’s room, El playing teacher, Em playing student (they always played the same roles without variance), but then Em had turned rebellious on her teacher and was threatening to not do her assignment...
The house stood at the entrance to the block, dwarfing all the other houses. John and Alice learned a bit of the history of the house from the previous owner, who was a bit of an amateur historian. The original owner of the house, a Mr. Reginald Bowens--t...
To watch someone you lovesuffer in any way, and then stand idly byyour voice silent and thoughts unable to convey Is the worst kind of torture,to pretend everything's okay. My heart threatens to burst,at the mere thought of your dismay. I just want to...
Please don't push me awayNow is not the time to stay strongI'm here, my arms open wideOr to just sit in silent commune with youNo, I can't begin to fathom your painI can only offer the comfort you seekMom, stepdad, niece, great-nieceNow sister all gone. T...
Draw me near and cheer meGrace me with your smileLet a veil encircle ‘round Concealing us, a while Let me lean against youStrong and warm and thereRadiating surenessShielded from life’s glare And as your chest enfolds meComfort’s warmth does riseCatching...
Sing me tuneless comfortCradling my painHelp me bear the sadness Burdening my brain Hold me while I rememberWhat can no longer beThe unthought thoughts I dailyTry so hard not to think And while you act as sentryI can bear to feelThe feelings begging to b...
For months, she and I would talk to each other at length about nothing at all and everything in particular. Life, current events, what occupied our mind, what we did last night or the day before and so on. The conversation was convivial. I found her to be...
To whoever you areI can't promise you money,And I can't promise you comfort,But I can promise you a warm handWhen the darkness comesAnd a warm smileWhen all the world rages around us.
Hiro's alarm clock rang. He was still sleeping in his textbook, unbeknownst to his alarm. After five minutes of it ringing, Fuji came in and turned it off. He looked at his son, took his rolled up newspaper, and slapped him in back of the head. "WAKE UP!"...
Comfortable. At peace, Contemplating. Not a conversation- -but things privy shared already, And yet, Like strangers we sit.
Walking along the beach staring out over the waves. The sun slowly setting As a gentle breeze blows salt onto our lips. I feel your arms tighten pulling me against you. My foot catches on something And I fall, landing on the soft sand. Looking back, I not...
Sitting here on the beach surrounded by our friends Curled up, in each other’s arms we listen to the crackle of the fire. Slowly we lean back Looking up at the bright stars And I feel your arms tighten around me As you pull me close. Slowly I turn look up...
Laying together in the back of his truck Looking up at the stars as they talk quietly Discussing their problems and current concerns. Offering each other Comfort and support. They move closer She rests her head on his shoulder as he pulls her close huggin...
