I've been chained to my phone lately, my face washed in blue light every evening as I scroll and scroll, on the brink. I want it to be a magic mirror. I want it to speak to me, to give me comfort or answers. Of course it cannot and will never do those things. I … Continue reading Do you ever think about deleting it all?
Tag: writing
In Mundo Cervorum
On a warm day in early November, I walk from the paved Metroparks path that runs parallel to the road, and step into the shade where a new path forks off, marked with a “no bikes” sign. My baby is asleep in her wrap, warm against my body. Carrying her like this reminds me of … Continue reading In Mundo Cervorum
Dear Diary / Dear Stranger / Dear Void
Remember those “Dear America” books in middle school? They were fictional diaries from the point of view of young characters living through historical events. Those books cycled through the school library like nobody’s business, and I was certainly one of the girls who pawed through them many times, further fraying the ribbon bookmark that came … Continue reading Dear Diary / Dear Stranger / Dear Void
a view from the other side
I had begun to feel like nothing would change. Like we would be forever stuck in an era of "These Uncertain Times" or what-the-fuck-ever. (There are many phrases I'd love to never hear again, thanks.) But of course, change happened. As it always does. I found out just after New Year's that I'm pregnant, due … Continue reading a view from the other side
Embracing the Weirdness
The three-pound box of bees fizzed with movement, hundreds of little insect bodies churning and buzzing. Tanya held them in gloved hands and inhaled the spring air. The smell of back garden leaf litter and May mud filtered through the gauzy veil she wore to protect her head and … Continue reading Embracing the Weirdness
Observe & Scribble
Yesterday I attended the second meeting of a class I'm taking through Literary Cleveland, all about creative nonfiction. I've been interested in creative nonfiction for a while now, but actually writing it, honing a pitch, and interviewing people are all relatively new to me. I think the last time I got really into interviewing people … Continue reading Observe & Scribble
2019
This year is off to a good start. Monday was my first time ever reading my poetry in front of people... into a microphone.... on a stage... Yeah, I was sweating. But it was a good time. I also really appreciated being able to listen to other people read (and one guy sing, beautifully btw). … Continue reading 2019
Hannah Williams 