Shannon Brookes - Things I Never Said (Page 2)

A dark, atmospheric hallway with golden light shining from a staircase where two indistinct childlike figures stand. A white lily lies on the reflective floor beside a dark garment.

Poetry

The Faint, Small Smile.

I grieved for what he once was, then left him to his death.

A dark, desaturated bedroom on a rainy day. A rumpled bed and scattered tissues sit in the foreground beside a worn mug. Rain streaks a window overlooking bare trees, while a book titled Thin

Poetry

Inconveniently Sick

Nobody asked you to stay. In fact, I urged you to go.

A softly lit bedroom at dusk, with a knitted jumper and floral blanket draped over a chair, worn shoes on the floor, and a mug beside a framed photograph of a mother and daughter. A notebook

Poetry

Things I'd tell you.

A poem written for a young girl girl trying to find her way through the unimaginable loss of her mum. For the things she still wants to say, the memories she holds onto, and the anger, guilt and numbness that grief leaves behind.

Fiction

It's A Girl Thing! - Part Two

I wanted you… but fuck this. Take your pity party elsewhere. At least I know who I am!

Couple dancing closely in a dimly lit lounge, with a wine glass and red rose in the foreground.

Poetry

The First Dance

You pull me in close, I can feel your intention.

Two women’s hands almost touching across a candlelit table, with wine glasses and flowers creating an intimate atmosphere.

Fiction

It's A Girl Thing!

How do you know somebody for that long and not have a fucking clue?

Candlelit hotel restaurant table with red wine, a rose and a black clutch, creating an intimate evening atmosphere.

5-minute Fiction

The Space Between Us.

Some secrets are best kept between two people… especially when everyone else is sitting at the same table.

Poetry

Things That Stay

Some things leave with them. Some things stay long after they're gone.

Cracked mirror, overturned chair and wedding ring in a dim room.

Poetry

The power lies in your hands.

What happens when someone takes everything you thought you were?

The Light Side

I need a new lover in my life

Apparently I'm not asking for much. Just love, honesty, trust… and someone who isn't a lazy cunt.

Warmly lit Christmas dinner table with candles, festive decorations, wine glasses and leftover food

The Light Side

Season's Meetings

Every family has that one Christmas dinner… and probably a few more than one. 🎄

Red leather collar and rose on dark fabric

Poetry

Barriers Breached

Sometimes desire doesn't knock. It kicks the door in.