“And to be clear, I am the hell and high waters.” I once told someone that I heard voices in my head and some of them would sing in a mellow baritone that soothed me into a place of comfort and peace. I liked these voices and I rejoiced in these voices. Some of...

There are occasions when you feel, alive. Moments when the simplest gestures remind you of hope, when bleeding knees yield answers, when the inner voices die down the same way you wish to. These moments are precious. Waking up doesn’t feel like a suicide mission, loving doesn’t feel like a failing attempt at getting...

It’s quite easy, really. I just string words with your name across them and they become wonderful Write letters in dust and hope that my lungs pray about them, in tongues Shift sides and still wonder if I’ll wake you on the right side of you. Hold on to the envelopes and still ponder...

16. That’s how many bible verses made me fall to my knees and scrap my skin in your name. I think I talk to God about you more than I do about myself. 15. Love songs that take me back to the first time you said my name, it sounded like home. I’d like...