Monthly Archives: April 2014

Red Geraniums

Posted on April 25, 2014 by startingwritenow

My grandmother’s house smelled of dust and cedar. Of Nina Ricci perfume with hints of Johnson’s Baby Powder and Bain de Soleil. I still smell it. I still see her salty grey hair, her curls gone wild, her lips never … Continue reading →

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Stardust

Posted on April 11, 2014 by startingwritenow

I hope that when he goes it is peaceful. That death will take his hand ever so gently and lead him out into the night. I hope it feels like your first kiss, all butterflies and stardust. I hope he … Continue reading →

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Rain

Posted on April 8, 2014 by startingwritenow

it is raining and i am missing you i can hear the drops echo on the windowsill they sound hollow and empty the same way i feel you should be here with me to hear me sigh to watch the … Continue reading →