This poem is dedicated to all survivors. Hero By Nathan Corliss You could have let what happened to you destroy you. In fact, no one would have blamed you if you did. Since an apology would be an admission of guilt, you have the lingering torment of not being begged for forgiveness by all involved… Continue reading Hero (Poem)
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iWant, a Poem
By Nathan Corliss I want to go skiing on weekdays, when fresh snow dampens sound, lines are short, and traffic is sparse. I want to go on unplanned road trips or flights to see old friends and new places. I want to hole up in cozy towns that exist miles from the nearest interstate. I… Continue reading iWant, a Poem
Wimahl (Columbia)
Midnight blue ribbon Slices the west Scars from tears linger as wrinkles and shadows Missoula floods Humans abide Controlling the uncontrollable Dams, houses, farms, Strychnine wolf plan However temporary Feed the cattle Revere the masses Oh. It’s messy Not maliciously so It is the way Like rivers, ways will change Water will flow
Pasta Thoughts
We’re in our 30s But we carry the reality of childhoods And live like confident 21 year olds I still define myself by things that went down in the 5th grade, when I was 17, 22, and 30 It’s like I’m not an adult I’m still an anxious and uncomfortable tween I’m not suicidal or… Continue reading Pasta Thoughts