“Untitled” by Stephanie Noriega

Love is Dangerous

by Milos Klaric

Love All dimples, teeth, and eyes. Only the faces and attitudes were real. More real than the lives we led. I whisper, “Take me in.” It was dangerous. Too early. It was still too early for me. My body refused to obey me. I stood there. I could no longer bear his eyes, or anybody’s. Screaming and crying. Take me home. Take me wherever. I wouldn’t have cared. 53