Six Fifty-Two

Six Fifty-Two is a memoir told through short, vivid snapshots of a life growing up. Beginning with the narrator’s first breath and moving through childhood, school, friendships, and first love, each piece captures a moment that helped shape who they became. The poems reflect the small details of growing up—classrooms, new schools, family changes, and discovering connection with others.

At the center of the story is Peyton, the narrator’s first love. Their relationship brings warmth, belonging, and the feeling of being understood. But one evening, what should have been an ordinary movie night becomes the moment that divides life into before and after. At 6:52 p.m., everything changes.

Through raw reflection and unanswered questions, Six Fifty-Two explores grief, love, and the painful process of trying to make sense of loss at a young age. It is a story about the moments that shape us, the people who leave lasting marks on our lives, and the struggle to move forward after a night that can never be forgotten.