Amy Secrist

Tag: NaPoWriMo

  • Twice she came to me in the night;

    Twice she came to me in the night; once to tell me she couldn’t sleep and another to ask for a towel because she had gotten sick. I lead her to the bathroom, wiped her face and pulled back a loose curl. She washed her hands and brushed her teeth. We spread blankets and pillows…

  • I sweep the onion from the cutting board

    I sweep the onion from the cutting board into the hot pan; the slices quickly sizzle in the golden oil. Peppers, garlic next. The air fills with sweet steam and everyone wonders what’s happening in the kitchen. Next, the chicken, cayenne pepper, coriander, sea salt, black pepper. Diced tomatoes deglaze the pan and make the sauce.…

  • Tonight

    Tonight it is difficult to be loving. Everyone is tired but no one is sleeping. Some of us are sneezing and some have eyes that are red and itching. I know from far away our plight is laughable. But up close it is hard to even be loveable tonight.