As a kid, I forgot how to speak. My feet turned to lead, when I’d nervous sweat at nothing. My mind mute, letting it ring. The thoughts moved too fast, and my actions too slow.
Author Archives: hbcatherine
Odditease
Am I Enough
Am I enough? It is a question I used to wrestle with. During the nights I felt alone, And the days I did too little. When the pressure got too much, And the days blurred together. My family always distant, With my friends so far away. Am I enough? I’d ask as I tried toContinue reading “Am I Enough”
No Name
I wish that I were beautiful, she thought as she looked into her full-length mirror. She grabbed a handful of pudge protruding from her sides, squeezing the fat until it reddened and pained her. She sighed and began dressing for the day. Another day of mockery and snide looks aimed in her direction as sheContinue reading “No Name”
Zoning Out
What is Your Costume?
A Little About Me
My name is HB. I find the write words so you can say what you mean in a coherent, articulated, and creative way that will accurately represent you and your business. I collect hobbies as a hobby and enjoy a wide array of things. I am an SEO specialist and content writer but I haveContinue reading “A Little About Me”
Feed the Screams
Why Can’t You Be Normal?
Why can’t you be normal? It is a question I’ve thought about, but only because I’ve heard it so many times, in so many different ways. When I play a song on repeat for hours on end or wake up wide-eyed at 3AM. The times my body demands to dance, while my lips sing theirContinue reading “Why Can’t You Be Normal?”