Poetry & Art

Demon Days

by Noelani Mei • August 5, 2020

I thought about

the days turned nights.

I thought about

the peace then fights.

I thought about

this reckless love

as a snuggle

turned to a shove.

I thought about

my endless dreams

that woke a demon

inside of me.

and as I looked

across the way

there he was,

his turn to play.

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by Noelani Mei

Originally from Baltimore, Noelani moved to LA after graduating college. As she was working in the film industry, everything she hoped to pursue - film & writing - no longer motivated her as it did in college. She went back to her roots and began working in education. This eventually led her back to the East Coast. Noelani now lives in the DMV and works at a university.

For Harness, Noelani has written "Playground," "To My Sweets," and "Raising Daughters."

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