Kay Husnick

Joined December 2017

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1984/2025
I don't want to live in 1984, where the facts aren't treated as facts anymore. I don't want the nationalism and isolation,
By Kay Husnick11 months ago in Poets
Unburdened
Some days are heavy reminders of mistakes made a call to the bank and the credit bureaus, a form submitted to the FCPB, a few hours sorting through stored items kept too long,
By Kay Husnick11 months ago in Poets
Our Valentine's Day
You make the romantic in me feel hopeful. The heartsick long-distance lover swoons, and the holiday's date grows insignificant;
By Kay Husnick11 months ago in Poets
Pedestal
I have dated so many men who looked at me like I placed the stars in the sky, who listened to my voice like their favorite song,
By Kay Husnick11 months ago in Poets
Fit
we were never a good fit you had to turn your wrist just right to hold my hand comfortably you would wrap your arms around me in a bear hug, your head putting pressure on my neck
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Poets
Missing You
I miss you I say it through hundreds of miles a dozen times a day, in silent moments on phone calls, in endless messages after hours of nothing.
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Poets
Why Wouldn't I Be?
Why wouldn't I be? He asks as I marvel over his patience, his kindness, his version of the bare minimum, and slowly, I'm learning he's right,
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Poets
A Clarification
I read a poem today that said it is hard to look at someone when you know you destroyed them, that this is why people disappear,
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Poets
Drought
When it all comes crumbling down, who will pull you out of the rubble, who will grab their shovel and dig, bandage your wounds when you're unable to lick them yourself?
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Poets
Reassessing My Writing Goals. Honorable Mention in New Year, New Projects Challenge.
A few months ago, I tried setting and sharing writing goals for each month on Vocal. I wanted to make $1 from reads and go a full month with at least one read per day in my stats. I made some of these goals when I hoped, but it became easier to reach my goals when I stopped focusing on them so much.
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Motivation
The Restlessness
The restlessness rolls in with the wind, sets into my bones with the cold no wonder I can't stay warm for too long sitting still.
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Poets
Reckless Driving
I wonder when I'll hear the news, how long it will take before we reach the inevitable our car, the one you took back home when you left me,
By Kay Husnick12 months ago in Poets