The Graduates Guide

An entirely personal opinion blog based on my own encounters. It is intended to strike the nerve of our creative thought process and bring to life passion in multiple individuals.

Friday, May 15, 2015

This Morning

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This morning I slept five minutes late, because a dream of you wouldn’t let me open my eyes. I stumbled to the shower, and turned the water...

Thursday, May 14, 2015

What I Heard In Silence

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My fingertips are donned with battle wounds, paper cuts and scars, from writing draft after draft of love notes you’ll never read. Your...

Monday, May 11, 2015

Ode to Pixie

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Her step leaves glowing footprints on blades of grass There’s glitter in her hair. I’ve got scraped knees and a mending heart, But I ...

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Forever

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I miss the way your hand feels in mine. It’s the closest I’ve ever been to holding you, and in my mind – Fingers are arms, pinkies and thum...

Thursday, April 30, 2015

In Flight

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My heart is a scratch-paper canvas with many layers of memories I’ve tried to cover up before you. For me, being let go is something that...

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Chicago Never Loved Me

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At three years of age, my mother moved us up to a tiny suburb outside of Chicago so she could pursue a relationship with an undetecte...

Friday, April 17, 2015

We Talked Today

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We talked today. Not in the “let’s catch up.” Sort of way. But the “this is your last chance.” Standing next to the water. Toes d...

Uncertain

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I went down to the lake the other day hoping that I’d find a dreamer. There’s an empty space where your thoughts used to circulate, and m...

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