Stella Rosa by Chrysa Keenon Why does the poison Make my words flow easier? The burn through my veins is like the lightning of God cursing me with the pain all humanity has wrought I hate the feeling but the elixir makes me see stars Dancing across my skin, like when you’re around. If I could touch one, I would crush it into my bones and make it part of me, not letting it flow away in the morning like my dreams of you. Bio: Chrysa Keenon is a student at Taylor University, studying Professional Writing. She has been published in various newspapers and magazines, including Changes in Life, The Echo, The Fictional Cafe, and Evangelical Church Libraries. She spends the time she is not writing reading and perfecting her knitting skills.
Flying Island is the Online Literary Journal of the Indiana Writers Center, accepting submissions from Midwest residents and those with significant ties to the Midwest.