As published in Litterae I’m a different model.I resemble previous models—in hair color, skin tone, and gender—but I’ve been given flaws tomake it feelMore. Real. I’m different causeI remember things you’ve told me.And, I am not vying for attention.Yet, I’m quieter than previous models, who were built with optimal conversation chips.Mine isn’t too bad onceContinue reading “Stepford Girlfriends”
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Daffodil Published In Hive Avenue Literary Journal
Daffodil was published in Issue V of Hive Avenue Literary Journal earlier this week. Daffodil is a creative nonfiction braided essay that details a tragedy that my mom and our family faced. I wrote the piece for her and I am so glad to finally share it formally with the world. Read Daffodil in HiveContinue reading “Daffodil Published In Hive Avenue Literary Journal”
Manifestation
As published in Issue Four of Impostor Poetry Journal I remember the first time I learned about manifestation.A friend told me all about A Nightmare on Elm Street.I had nightmares afterward and to comfort me she said,Thinking about things is more likely to make them happen. Yet for the next few years, I shuddered wheneverContinue reading “Manifestation”
Hiss
The hiss of early morning sprinklers reminded you of the rattlesnakes back home. It made you instinctively curl your toes inward and pull your feet back. This place could not be more different from home. This place was behind a mechanized wrought iron gate. A labyrinth of cul de sacs, grass so green it lookedContinue reading “Hiss”
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Days 20 and 21!
30 days, 30 poems. Day 20: If I could choose a color form myself. It would be the color gray. Because I’m in between. In between life and death; Childhood and adulthood; Loneliness and love; Rain and sunshine; Location and imagination. Gray Day 21: Words carry heavier artillery than war. Words have more casualties; AndContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Days 20 and 21! “
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 19!
30 days, 30 poems! I like to write sad stories. What does that say about me? Probably nothing, But maybe something. Sad stories are better, More true than the happy ones.
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 18!
Have ever been some place Where you can feel The magic soaking into your bones? I have. Every step you take is In someone else’s. Yet, you are still indivdual. Carving your own path over theirs. It’s not always the one least traveled, But it’s a path, You made yourself.
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 17!
30 days, 30 poems. I’m used to being interrupted, And told, I’m too young to know. As if my age has any bearing, On right or wrong. I’m used to being underestimated. Being told I’m not strong enough, That I never will be. I’m used to being overestimated And taken advantage of. I’m used toContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 17! “
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge: Day 16!
Lost and found, But not safe and sound. If only I could wrap a blanket Around my mind. Cause maybe then I could feel safe in my own skin.
NaNoWriMo Poetry Challenge Days: 13, 14, and 15!
30 days, 30 poems! Time for some catch up haikus! The church steeples rise, High and high to the skies. As if touching God Tree branches sag down Buried underneath white snow. Winter is coming. Green grass overgrown Yellow-white dandelions Springtime is coming.
Alisan Keesee 