Category 2022 January
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” The man’s deep, disgruntled voice shot through my ears, to my feet, and back up again. Hearing his voice in my head on replay every time my conscience… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” I said, after the three hour drive I just endured. “I am so hungry, just pull off and get some Mcdonald’s or something.” Dad responded, “But that is… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” I look to Ryan, blood dripping down the side of his face as we heave the heavy garbage bag over the edge of the boat. “Don’t you think… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” Grace lightly chastised. “I know, I know. I’ll go see my teacher tomorrow during my break.” Em smiled back up at her. She was always good about listening… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore. We can’t keep doing this. You know you don’t love me, and pretending you do is just going to hurt more.” He shifted on his feet, hands shoved… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” I uttered, looking up and glaring at Jade. Jade was the only person I had seen and talked to in the past year. We have not run into… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore,” Father said to me as we walked through the woods. I had been running my hand down the trunks of trees as we walked, snapping the small dead… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore. You know how your grandmother will react if you don’t continue with your training as scheduled,” Damen’s father chided with a stern tone. He had been caught trying… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.”You grew up.Your life changed.The people who you use to be friends with, hang out with are simply just no longer the sameThe world around you has changed and… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore,” I said, eyes darting around, looking for anyone that might have overheard. I don’t know why; we were alone. This was the first time I’d seen him in… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… You can’t mess around anymore.”I hadn’t composed it in such a way,Of what his intentions had led to be when he had spoken.Was it fair play?Merely a temperate rustle that sprouted a smile… Continue Reading →
“It’s not like it used to be… you can’t mess around anymore.” You just can’t. People expect you to be mature now.You can’t be the little kid you once were.It’s January 24th 2022, you’re 14 years old.You are expected to… Continue Reading →
Even with all the lock down on activity in New York City, there’s still enough people on the street to be able to grab a street snippet here and there. I was walking west on 16th Street, headed away from… Continue Reading →