Designated Doodler

The night was muggy. A heaviness hung in the air that wasn't typical to Fort Worth, but the humidity must have followed me here. It was Saturday night, the city was abuzz. And as I walked down the sidewalk I observed the passerby's. Memories of my college years washed over me… seeing plays at the Bass, private shows at McDavid studio, eating lobster at The Chop House, staying at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel, outings with my sorority sisters, pizza and drinks at Uno's, parties at the Flying Saucer.  But I wasn't in town to stroll down memory lane. I was here to get away.  So far my efforts were failing. It may have been a five hour drive to get here, but every stress, every worry, every fear, had followed me here. I came for a distraction, but had yet to find it. Which is exactly why I was making my way towards a nondescript bar with a rich lounge feel.  A sweet melodic sound emanated from the live band and floated through the relaxed atmosphere. Th...

*Written for a romance prompt* ---------------------------------------------------- I'll make you forget you have friends Heart pounding, eyes tracing You'll swear it's the end Of everything you thought you knew Life before this wasn't as true And you can pry as hard as you want But there'll never be a me without a you Hands a flesh knot Fingers tied Nerves on fire Beneath eyes so tired The clock on the wall is broke The words are a wad in your throat But now's not the time to choke I can't feel my toes, they're cold And the warmth of this embrace Is not enough to hold back the light; the dawn That whispers in four ears The melody of a swan-song No regret No feelings No fear That was it Nothing happened No one was here ... The flourescent lights are blinding The air is heavy and hot and binding It clings to my lips and sticks to the green walls That reach to the ceiling and line the halls This skirt is too tight and ...