Melissa VolkerFeb 18, 20182 minMy Father's TearsMy father disliked how our society views children -- as though they are less-than simply because they are new to the world. In his work...
Melissa VolkerNov 20, 20173 minTime -- And Time AgainTime, time, time See what's become of me While I looked around For my possibilities I was so hard to please Look around Leaves are...
Melissa VolkerOct 2, 20174 minThe Clothes Make the Man (it's not about power suits and red ties)We've all heard the phrase: the clothes make the man. Wear a power suit, and people will treat you accordingly. Wear rags, and the same...
Melissa VolkerJun 25, 20173 minHIDDEN - why I wrote about anxiety"HIDDEN: an impossible story" is a short, YA magical realism novel about a fifteen-year-old boy and his struggle with anxiety. There's a...