Flowering: the right time will come
By Ashley Lopez I often think about a life lesson and grand metaphor my grandma taught me years ago. I was in about the second grade and I was upset […]
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Ashley
Hi there – welcome to Ashley Spills. My name is Ashley and I’m super stoked you’re reading this. I’m 26 years old and still learning so much about myself and life. I am starting this blog because I have so many thoughts—my brain is a literal brainstorm. I’m always scheming up ideas, plans, dreams and goals that feel unrealistic, and more. I am ready for some type of outlet – this blog will be completely and brilliantly random, but honest; consisting of my reflections, thoughts, short stories, and beyond!
Marbles
By Ashley Lopez Your green-hazel marbles suck me inLike a magnet, I’m on the opposite endRight in front of you I’ve beenI know you never fail to defend,And your organic […]
Oh, Juliet (part 2)
By Ashley Lopez Juliet was pacing back and forth over the run-down carpet with holes beneath her feet. Surrounding her were chipped moldy walls, piles of clutter and trash, villages […]
Words, thoughts, actions
By Ashley Lopez Words that spill out my mouthare daggersCutting and slicingwith no aimThey don’t always have a purpose,but there they areA constant reminderthat they cutI wish to,think it all […]
My tea, your tea
By Ashley Lopez I have a bad habit of telling people my business, but I’ve learned that’s not always the best thing to do. For starters, you get people checking […]
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By Ashley Lopez Getting a glimpse of you, everydayDipping my toes in the shallow end is no funWhile you’re taking a stroll with her,I’m here watching – wantingStuck behind these […]
Oh, Juliet
A short story by Ashley Lopez Lola and her sister, Winter, were doing their weekly runs—they robbed most of the small markets in their neighborhood. They knew the local markets […]
Quick reminder before the weekend
By Ashley Lopez Thanks for reading, xo.
Midnight recollections – 3
By Ashley Lopez I have been logging my dreams for over a year now. Most dreams are dated, but some are not; the undated dreams are ones that I have […]
Imagine this
By Ashley Lopez Hello everyone, welcome back 😊 Do you ever bite your tongue to prevent yourself from saying something? I used to think that was just an old saying, but […]
