Category: Gemini

The Darker The Secret

The Darker The Secret

the harder you keep it.     But it’s no victory, always running away like I do. I pack my life so full of “things”. Events, hangouts. Fun things, yes, but it’s no wonder that I...

Why, Why, I’m Still Learning

Why, Why, I’m Still Learning

how to trust myself and why, why,     I turn the other cheek (hoping maybe you’ll kiss me) Alex is home! We hadn’t seen her since Easter! We went for girl’s night sushi! It was...

I Live the Envelope

I Live the Envelope

pushed far enough to believe this:       I am a princess on the way to my throne. This Thursday was fun! I went with Katie and Kim to watch the new Narnia movie. That’s right:...

Let’s Talk About Real Love

Let’s Talk About Real Love

Truth and consequences—     are you really going to stand for   a love that waits its turn? This weekend I had the surreal experience of going to Centre Street Church. The hugeness of it astounds...

I Know I Can Love You

I Know I Can Love You

much better than this; full of grace my love. It’s been a good couple weeks. With so many weekly-occurring activities, the time does sort of blend together. I’m slightly more busy than is comfortable...

I Want to Run in Fields

I Want to Run in Fields

and love someone. But I can’t do any of that here, can I. Well, last weekend at Gull Lake was pretty okay, and so was this weekend. I found a pattern. Surprise, surprise. As...

She Looked Into Your Eyes

She Looked Into Your Eyes

And saw what lay beneath.     Don’t try to save yourself,   the circle is complete. These past two weeks have gone quickly but have been fun. As an overview, the Josh Ritter concert was beautiful,...

Faint White Figures

Faint White Figures

paint my sleep—     Please don’t tell my secrets,   keep them hidden. I’ve had some crazy insomnia this past week, not really fretful, just wound-up. I like to multi-task and all, but having lots of...

It’s Not Easy

It’s Not Easy

she would say, rubbing her fingers into the ashtray, “It’s not easy to erase your blood.” I sort of feel like learning a language should not be this emotional. It is, though, and I...

I Know I Will Die Alone

I Know I Will Die Alone

But loved. I broke up with Josh on Sunday. The long and short of it is, I think we both have better matches and he deserves a more fervent love than what I could...