We wade in the same pool.
Struggling, treading life’s water to keep afloat,
Consumed by the hopeless abyss, we band as pairs of beaded tears,
Rolling down my cheeks. Read more »
Archive for the Adolescence Category
Reflections of Us
Posted in Adolescence with tags Adolescence, Love, Sex on December 6, 2007 by amandajwestThe Desert
Posted in Adolescence, Humility, Love, Sex with tags Adolescence, Love, Sex on December 5, 2007 by amandajwestThe desert is no place for a woman.
Vacant and dry, like between her grandmother’s varicose legs,
I wandered for years until I saw the sweltering oasis of my own mind.
Like a magician, I pull the rabbit from my black top hat and I laugh….. Read more »
A Woman’s Lament
Posted in Adolescence, Humility, Women's Issues with tags Virginity on December 4, 2007 by amandajwestDo I miss my virginity?
Longing for silent nights
Alone. Read more »
Math Teacher
Posted in Adolescence, Humility with tags Algebra, Class, Freshman, High School, Math on December 3, 2007 by amandajwestHe was sharp as the point on my stainless steel compass
That I wish I could have stabbed into his shallow demeanor. Read more »
