#literary expression

Fragrant scents its presence fills the air

The red hands crawl deep into my skin

My soul burns wild like hellfire

In glorious ecstasy

Coming from such a restrictive and mind controlling background, writing a prose piece this brutally honest has been such an incredible and liberating experience.

You can also find it online at:

https://wp.towson.edu/grubstreetlitmag/

Between you and I

So why not live to the fullest, before the last drop falls?

Enjoy the sunshine, hear the birds sing, feel the rustle of the leaves.