Monthly Archives: June 2013

It’s Too Late

Posted on 2013.06.27 by cjromb

I hear the bus, I’m sure of it. My heart smiles cuz it’s almost the perfect time, and I look up at my clock. Oh, wait. I see. It’s only 4:03. It’s too early for the bus, it’s not time … Continue reading →

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I’d Rather Be On My Own

Posted on 2013.06.27 by cjromb

I got this photo from my grandma’s neighbor last week when I went up north. My dad took that picture. We look like a normal, happy family on vacation in the Wisconsin Dells, if you don’t look too closely, if … Continue reading →

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Falling

Posted on 2013.06.21 by cjromb

There are so many ways to fall, don’t you think? An unexpected moment, an unlikely trip, a light stumble into an uncertain space, a sudden headlong aching pitching you into a void you didn’t know was there, a twirling, whirling … Continue reading →

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Things Could Be Different

Posted on 2013.06.03 by cjromb

If things could be different between us, I’d put my hands gently on each side of your face. I’d stand on my tippy toes, leaning in cuz I’d know you wouldn’t hurt me if I fell. I’d ask you in … Continue reading →

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