The world slows as she sheds the last of the summer sun; retreating with the warm weather and going out with the tide in the morning, when…… Read more “A World Reflecting”
Author: Emily Vaca
Things I Wish I Could Tell You
I wonder about you, about us, a lot. Do you know I’ve written poems about you? I still look at the playlists you make? I keep up…… Read more “Things I Wish I Could Tell You”
The Edge of Everything
This precipice is vast and very, very dark. I might fall in if I lean over too much, even just an inch or maybe two. My fingers…… Read more “The Edge of Everything”
Paper Flowers
I met you once in a dream. Standing in the distance, you were hazy in the afternoon sunlight. Dandelion petals kissed your feet in praise as you…… Read more “Paper Flowers”
Friends in the Past Tense
I sit on this park bench next to the silent playgroundwith nothing keeping me companyapart from the ice cream in my hand and the ghost of your…… Read more “Friends in the Past Tense”
Awake
Darkness is all I can see, the drawn shades blocking out the early morning light. The warmth of my bed pulls my body back towards sleep, but…… Read more “Awake”
Jellyfish
After Danusha Laméris’ “Leg” March 2022 We’re walking down by the edge of the water, Mom and I—her blonde hair being swept up, tangling in the gusts…… Read more “Jellyfish”
The Next Chapter/Mini Life Update
On May 13, 2022, I graduated from college. It’s weird to even type that. Even now, over two months removed, I still don’t think that the sheer…… Read more “The Next Chapter/Mini Life Update”
Growing
I realized recently that I am terrible at taking care of plants. I’ve received a handful of plants the last few months, and I’ve accidentally killed all…… Read more “Growing”
twenty-one
Aub, I can count on two hands how many years I’ve known and loved you. I can’t, however, count on two hands how many times you have…… Read more “twenty-one”
my words, my pieces 