"And you're surprised? At what?
That I want to date someone who actually likes who I am?"

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you deserve better ( Read more... )

I've been eating most of my meals out of mugs lately. oatmeal, tea, chicken soup with rice.. I made a batch just last week, just the way I like it - with tomatoes, carrots, purple potatoes and all - so pretty and delicious. the mugs.. I don't know: something about the cozy, compartmentalized little spaces. or the easy combination of things entering ( Read more... )

sometimes I pray for an accidental overdose. and by "pray" I don't mean I get on my knees and literally ask for it, but God does hear me. God does take notice of his little lamb, his little sparrow, his little over-the-counter meds mixer, giving herself a bleeding stomach or stroke or something else to shorten the good life span.

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look for me. I'm with the chicken coops and the wood stove ( Read more... )

I'm not ready to turn off the light yet. I want you climbing into bed with me again at 3 a.m., wrapping your tired arms and legs around me and smelling like my soap, my mouthwash, my towel and your cigarettes. model train smoke. telling me the best part. I like the way you smell better. I know you tried. it breaks my heart how hard you tried. it ( Read more... )

But it happened that after walking for a long time through sand, and rocks, and snow, the little prince at last came upon a road. And all roads lead to the abodes of men ( Read more... )

as a mountain on a riverside's ( Read more... )

ok. I'm controlling. and that is why it riles me so when you use that word. I admit it to myself today. I can't guarantee you'll be here when I finish writing this. I can't guarantee you'll be here when and where I need you most. I don't always know where to find the ones I love, but I can put my favorite kitchen knife exactly where I know it ( Read more... )