Personal – Drea MacMillan

Boys

September 8, 2018September 8, 2018 Drea Macmillan

Crip boys. Rags in back pocket boys. Only use blue crayons boys. Tough boys. Street boys. Hard metallic metal toys boys. Try not to at laugh at jokes boys. “Mess with me and I’ll f**k you up” boys. Don’t know their history boys. School hating boys. Trouble with reading boys. “Can’t lose face” boys. Know… Continue reading Boys

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The Mirror

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 Drea Macmillan

* contains explicit language* The mirror lay shattered on the floor, my reflection split over a thousand shards. A glimpse of smudged mascara, a fragment of eyes, red, puffy and salt stained, a flicker of fatigue. I never knew a mirror could shatter into so many pieces. Lodged into the weave of the carpet I… Continue reading The Mirror

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Walking into 2018

January 10, 2018January 11, 2018 Drea Macmillan

This year has started with devastating news. Unexpected and heartbreaking news that has affected some of my dearest friends. Setting out my goals for the year seems a little selfish and inconsiderate when we are all grieving and some of those closest to me are facing an unimaginable year. Accordingly my goals have changed, like… Continue reading Walking into 2018