“The Lepers in Your Head” / Chapter Seven: The Graveyard

This is the seventh chapter of a novella I’ve written. It will be published here one chapter at a time, roughly twice a week. Trigger warning: this story is very dark, and may be triggering for those with suicidal ideation. It’s also not the kind of thing you’d expect your pastor to write. So, fair … Continue reading “The Lepers in Your Head” / Chapter Seven: The Graveyard

What is Love Anymore (poem, 1996)

I wrote this poem back in college, in the throes of a particularly intense romantic relationship. This was also during my "goth" period (when I wore black on the outside because I was black on the inside). You can probably tell. There once was a tremor There once was a star That ruled all our … Continue reading What is Love Anymore (poem, 1996)