Celeste Burt

Joined January 2024

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A tired mom trying to get back to herself through writing.

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Sitting in the car after daycare drop off
Sigh it out and pray Kisses still wet on my cheeks Let them be okay
By Celeste Burt10 months ago in Poets
In The Vampire's Bedchamber
She stood across from him in nothing but her chemise. "Come here my child", he beckoned, red eyes boring into hers. She didn’t remember moving, but suddenly found herself chest to chest with him. He leaned in towards her neck and sniffed.
By Celeste Burt2 years ago in Fiction
Drowning
My boy struggles to keep his head above the swell. He tries to tread with his tiny hands, but to no avail. He cries out as he goes under. I reach in and pull him out, thinking as I do, Good thing you can’t drown in a ball pit.
By Celeste Burt2 years ago in Fiction
I'm not the one in the tub, how did I get so wet?
Both babies in bath Bubbles abound, I am soaked From laughs and splashing
By Celeste Burt2 years ago in Poets
Mom's Voice
The thirty minutes before school started were chaotic. Dad had already left for the morning. Mom negotiated with the twins over cereal. Bryce and Kailey fought over who had to feed the cat. I was trying to pack lunches.
By Celeste Burt2 years ago in Fiction