Hourglass written by: Abagail Summers   Time was running out, she knew. The sun beamed through the thick glass, creating a spotlight on her fingertips as they moved the white satin inch by inch. The hours passed by like minutes as the bedroom heated up. She knew by the way her fingers were trembling, it was time to give it a rest, but as she stared at the piece of soft cloth that laid on her paper-thin skin, she couldn’t […] The post Hourglass appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Words Matter written by: Jenny Morelli @JennyMo31725980   You matter. Two small words I never heard growing up. Two words that seemed unimportant until I said them to the right people; those who hear them the least and need them the most. You matter. Kaitlyn wrote me a note that said I saved her with those words. Wilson says no one besides me ever said them to him. Tacara tries to beat me to it and shout them as she […] The post Words Matter appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Meeting The Parents written by: Dawn DeBraal   Kennedy Hyde sat across the table from her boyfriend, Sam Colbert. They’d been dating for eight months, and things were going well. “So next week is your birthday.” Sam brought up the subject. “Don’t remind me. I am turning thirty! How did I get so old?” Sam chuckled. “You aren’t that old. I’m older.” “True. I shouldn’t be dating such a grandpa!” She laughed, sipping her coffee. They met early most days […] The post Meeting The Parents appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Love Locks on the Seine written by: Arvilla Fee @vil_fee   A lot illegal and a bit cliché, we fastened the lock and tossed the key; destiny sealed; our love remains, on a little love bridge above the Seine. The post Love Locks on the Seine appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Tale of Richness Lost written by: Vijinarayan @viji28   Once upon a time I was rich So rich that I owned a Fleet of ships! Today I stumbled upon those ships in My brown wooden chest from the attic There they were shining and colorful! Art of shipmaking taught by my dad Over a period of three hours, I graduated with flying colors As a great skillful shipmaker! Like many Indian millionaires I never shared my ship Kingdom With my […] The post Tale of Richness Lost appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

A Rugged Serenity written by: Elizabeth Ricketson @LRicketson   The crackle of sleet stings against the bedroom window. Early I wake. I find my way through a darkened house. Quietly peering through a window to understand the night. Clinging to the screen was a perfect icy line. Traveling north to south. Indiscriminately skipping the odd fine metal square on its gravitational journey. Glistening. The hushed sounds of a storm. Snow piled in the many inches long before dawn. Glimpses of […] The post A Rugged Serenity appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

French Fry Etiquette written by: Judge Burdon   She left me sitting alone in McDonald’s Didn’t take a bite of her Big Mac Or touch a single one of her French Fries She grabbed her Coke then walked away And never even looked back I thought about eating the fries Although I had lost my appetite It wasn’t because I was hurt by the drama She spreads ketchup on top of all of them Instead of dipping each fry I’m […] The post French Fry Etiquette appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Mythology written by: Doug Hawley @DougHawley8   “Good idea to walk by the canal today Roger.” “Right, the weather is great Susie.” “How are your studies going?” “I’m about to finish my thesis.” “What’s the title?” “Traditional magic.” “Did you learn about casting spells and curses? Is there any truth to any of them working?” “Oh no, I think they are all myths.” “I wonder if that is true. Haven’t you decided to cast spells on me?” “What do you […] The post Mythology appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

You Tricked Me La La Land written by: Zoé Mahfouz   Stop coughing on me I’m switching to business class Who’se gonna stop me? Forced luggage search A.D.H.D waking up That’s for birth control. Kenyan Uber Green card lottery winner American dream. Bedbugs everywhere I think I caught a tapeworm E.R, here I come. Switching home again Suspicious odors and stains I stepped on a roach. My landlord is death His dog barking without fail Guns should be legal. Frozen […] The post You Tricked Me La La Land appeared first on Spillwords ..read more

Tongue Tied written by: James Yesley   She is never where I want to find her. Always out of reach. Plaguing my mind when I’m awake. The now bitter taste, was once so sweet. Forgotten love. The angel and the devil on one shoulder share a drink with the “chip” on the other. I can’t even have a taste. Some things aren’t meant for you. This world, this life, knows this. How can I tell her that I’m Happy? That […] The post Tongue Tied appeared first on Spillwords ..read more