Miriam

I am named
Of two women of the water
And I have no qualms
About drowning you.

Excoriation

My favorite dream
Is the one where I tear your
Skin instead of mine.

O’Phylia Smiley is a writer living in Alabama. When not writing, she is constantly throwing books at people. She can be found on Twitter with the handle @ophyliaXhamlet, or in the nearest body of water.