Jess GoodwinJul 22, 20201 minThoughts From a Brain Fast AsleepThe birds are chirping That repetitive sound that only they can make It’s the first tell that it’s happened Again It goes faster at night...
Jess GoodwinJul 22, 20201 minThe OCPDThe OCPD patrols 24/7 They have no days off They’re a constant force that ensures order Order means peace Peace means happiness And...
Jess GoodwinJul 22, 20201 min150 Days...So FarThe doorknob wiggles as the door creaks open, The sun barely peeking through the shades. The littlest shadow emerges from the crack of...
Jess GoodwinJul 22, 20201 minBeing BackYour image still triggers me I can’t see your face without remembering I can’t hear your voice without remembering I hear your voice hit...
Jess GoodwinJul 22, 20201 minJust a SparkThere are crackling embers in my stomach. Not always noticed. They sit there waiting, Waiting for a word, a glance, a movement, Anything...
Jess GoodwinJul 22, 20201 minThe Bond of BloodI don’t want to be you. What happens if two of us end up As screwups? What happens then, huh? What will mom think, huh? Will she think...