The Childhood Hole

Melissa

What It Takes

I really should have been at work right now, but I haven’t yet summoned the energy to leave my house. I haven’t yet worked through this...

Melissa

Where Was Mine?

I’m on the phone with my mom. Honestly, I wish I could say I’m a good girl and chat with her every day, or at least every week, but it’s...

Melissa

The Search

On days like this I’m searching. Searching for something with which to fill this gaping void. My phone beckons. Surely I’ll find...

Melissa

The Garfield in Me

“Garfield wakes up to take a nap so he shouldn’t be tired when he goes to sleep.” I was introduced to the lazy cat before I could even...

Melissa

Stealer of Youth

Before I had a chance to let my fingerprints make a mark in the dust You taught me never to leave a trace Before I had a chance to let my...

Melissa

Little Girl (a spoof)

Not too long ago, I was having this major push and pull with the little girl inside me. (Oh man, I'm not the inner child type! everything...

Melissa

I can't touch it

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If a heart implodes deep within, breaking into...

Melissa

Take me to the ocean

Take me to the ocean Where I can face just the emptiness of an endless horizon Take me to the ocean A force untouched by human infliction...

Melissa

Not a poster child

I'm not a poster child, er, woman, for depression. No, no, no. I’m not who you think I am. I’m the one you call cheerful. I probably...