Melissa VolkerJun 8, 20185 minThe Buddha and the WaspThere have been words milling around my insides for a while now, but they couldn't find a place to land. Politics and social issues...
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 VolkerNov 15, 20172 minWaiting to DrownWe are drowning in mediocrity, oblivious to our impending end. We are satisfied with the bland, content with the merely okay -- no, worse...