Preying
by Erin Ajello I’ve been slaughtered and kissed I’ve struck love and missed Yet you slayed me. Stake to the heart, High stakes falling… Read More »Preying
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10-8-12
by Erin Ajello Inhale, while counting to ten. Hold, while counting to eight. Exhale, while counting to twelve. Again, calmly. Ten. Eight. Twelve. Again, and… Read More »10-8-12
#metoo
by Erin Ajello Hands are the first part of a boy that seems to matter At five years old, a boy’s hands are… Read More »#metoo
Saving Options
by Erin Ajello Setting: Time: November 2017. Place: A college campus in upstate New York; an apartment in Staten Island. Characters: Dorothy- a sophomore in… Read More »Saving Options
Me Too
by Erin Ajello Setting: Time: October of 2017 Place: A college town in New York. Characters: Veronica- a college student, 20 Briana- a college… Read More »Me Too
Alcoholic’s Drinktime Prayer
By Erin Ajello As I lay me down to drink, I pray the Lord my liver will keep. If I should die before I wake,… Read More »Alcoholic’s Drinktime Prayer
Ode To My Childhood Home
by Erin Ajello Occasionally, I find myself driving aimlessly. This happens most on calm summer nights, when the air is cool, the wind non-existent, and… Read More »Ode To My Childhood Home
Too Tired to Title
by Erin Ajello There are bags under my eyes now. They break easily, and seem to be capable of holding little more than tears and… Read More »Too Tired to Title
A Graduation Ghazal
by Erin Ajello I dress, apply make-up, fix my hair, Adorned with ribbons of blue and silver. Parents and siblings gather together In… Read More »A Graduation Ghazal
On Dreaming of Darkness
by Erin Ajello Wandering lost Waiting for her I used to love her I think I’m falling again She never answered my letters Death wouldn’t… Read More »On Dreaming of Darkness
Grave Romance
by Erin Ajello There has to be something I can do for you You save me every day and it’s time you were repaid Let… Read More »Grave Romance
You’re Home I’m Sick
by Erin Ajello I need you Take me home I can’t feel from this far away I can’t stand to be this far away Where… Read More »You’re Home I’m Sick
