The Darkness Within You Speaks to Me

Jane is certain that all within her is bright and good. Almost all. Until Jack, as flawed as he is pure, speaks to something inside of her. Jane will lie, cheat, steal, pretend, and lie again. After all, how else will a weak creature gain favor? Besides, these are the ugly parts. No one will…

Heart Light Festival | 100 Word Story

Little lines from our hearts light up the midnight roads. I can hear the call of spotted owls and sleepy toads. As the sounds of the festival dull to a hum, and the smells of the day boil down to sugar and rum, I reminisce on the past, these memories made of glass, that cut…

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oh, to fall so deeply in love with something that hates you ~ Sammicakes

Dearest Cookie

Dearest Cookie, Into my new jar you have come! And you have presented yourself kindly, composed of an enticing recipe: sugar, butter, and chocolate chips. I take a bite and wince! Upon further inspection, I see you are missing very much for my delicate taste’s particular sensibilities. Eggs, flour, salt, baking soda– the stabilizing, boring…

Would You Change All That You Are Just For Me?

A few years ago I dated a sweet yet quite immature young man. I had asked him to please not engage in recreational drugs that morning as it would make me sad and potentially ruin a particular outing with our friends, one where we would be in public from morning until night and around children….

Amethyst Drapes | Poem

Here in my depths  shielding all life through amethyst drapes, I bury my intentions in darkness hoping all others only surrender to me  their light Claws long and dark Ripping cuts into immortal flesh, I bury my sins within myself hoping all others only grace me with their virtue Eyes red from hellfire and tears…

The Lovely & pitiful | Poem

Radiant, dazzling, and all too new A vehicle of first-time adoration How it glimmers in the moonlight How it rusts in the sunlight How it glows in the dusk How it dims in the dawn A lovely thing, a pitiful thing To steer it gently onto a loving path or to drive it off a…

Chocolate & Chai 

Touch of marshmallow plumpness Clove and cinnamon (and nutmeg!) scent Hint of ginger, zest and life Take a thick sip and dive into it Sweet and splendid, rush of Sugar– it’s in the chocolate and cream! What I wouldn’t do  For a taste of them both– A Taste of Chocolate and Chai  ~ Sammicakes

Equality in Love

In my search for harmony You search for hegemony To lord and rule over me. ~ Sammicakes

23rd Birthday Message

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today I’m 23 years old, and I’ve got a message to share with you. “Hatred cannot extinguish hatred, no matter the proof to justify it. I have the opportunity to birth anything I desire into this world. I will use my heart and soul to do so.” What do you think of…