Kristin Brecoe : Writing

The Contortionist

The Contortionist

A Poem by Kristin Brecoe


I am the contortionist. I crawl inside this little glass box, Flexible, bent, all out of shape. I stare at you, As you stare back at me, And I ..
Estrella de Mar

Estrella de Mar

A Poem by Kristin Brecoe


This is my word of the day. or Three depending on how you look at it.
Like Meggie

Like Meggie

A Poem by Kristin Brecoe


… Gentle rush of rolling waves, Saltine scent our vacant beach, Sticky air our burnt warm feet. Her ..
Beaten Astray

Beaten Astray

A Poem by Kristin Brecoe


Can I crawl into your arms And fall asleep tonight, Wake up and let your face be my sun, Your lips, the gentle rays, Breathing me to life. Ca..
Mr. Warm-and-Fuzzy

Mr. Warm-and-Fuzzy

A Story by Kristin Brecoe


Just a strange feeling I got today.
We Will

We Will

A Poem by Kristin Brecoe


I will keep telling myself.
Slightly a Storm

Slightly a Storm

A Poem by Kristin Brecoe


I am only slightly a storm. My gray clouds are gentle in their rumble, But fierce in their lightning strikes, Rapid,..
Ginny:  A Vignette

Ginny: A Vignette

A Story by Kristin Brecoe


It’s like a game of whack-a-mole. Small children jump on fountain spouts before the cool water can over take them. I chuck..
The Moon Lady:  A Vignette

The Moon Lady: A Vignette

A Story by Kristin Brecoe


The Moon Lady: A Vignette Adorned in a pastel pink gown, the Moon Lady mingles amonst the visitors. The foreigners watch in curio..
The Very Voice of Reason

The Very Voice of Reason

A Poem by Kristin Brecoe


The Very Voice of Reason I listen to your voice of reason Like so many nights before, But tonight I fail to see ..