I sip on tendrils of light between the shadows, scouring this land for more to gulp
Each tendril–a tiny pill of sweet sweet warmth that I take nightly always at the same time
Cause it only works if I stick to the same routine
Sonia Chintha is an Indian American writer who lives in the Washington DC area. She blogs, writes poetry, and fiction. She is also an English teacher who believes that our experiences teach us more than any test. She is the founder and co-editor of Good Little Girls.
Illustration by Allie Olivares Gentle Broken Heart by Grace Peeler Gentle Broken Heart Sadness has a purpose –Sadness is a gift,Sadness can be a slower,
I place the paper boat on the water, Fingers lingering to support the transition from steady to moving And wait. She sways unsteady at first,