A while back I was asked to create a children’s story to move onto the next phase of a writing competition. This was something I had in mind, an attempt at something I’m not sure I wish to pursue, but as all of my ideas come from places unknown, I was glad to get itContinue reading “Benin, the Young Fisherman”
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I kiss her cheek…
.., and pull back. My thumb caresses her cheek now, slowly, softly. I put my cheek to hers, as my fingers find her ear lobe, stroking it, until my fingertips gently move down her neck. I feel her shiver as her hand covers mine. I feel the tears forming, unbidden, but knowing they would makeContinue reading “I kiss her cheek…”
Yay! I’m published!
I’ve been so busy preparing for a writing competition that I forgot I submitted this. It’s giving me a warm feeling to see my writing somewhere other than on my blog. It’s in an on-line magazine called Edge Of Humanity. And to help you find it, here’s the link: It’s a little piece of flashContinue reading “Yay! I’m published!”
Life Goes On
“Awake again, I see.” Gerald looked out the large bay window of the living room to the dying sea-side town that once held his greatest wish, to live out his life with his wife. She, like the town, died due to disastrous hurricane winds that took out the piers, the boats, and many of theContinue reading “Life Goes On”
There are those…
…who wonder why there is so much space in space. Some scientists believe that the distances between galaxies can be attributed to The Big Bang, as it flung galaxies far and wide, in no discernible direction, to somehow fill up space. These scientists were wrong, and have been flogged in front of an audience ofContinue reading “There are those…”
If not for…
.. the effervescent glow deep in the woods, I would have gotten in the car and gone home. The twinkle of stars in the night sky, the whisper of the trees, the grass giving my steps a softer place, all was normal, including Patrice, my soul mate, my love, my heart and soul. I swearContinue reading “If not for…”
Was I being selfish?
I wanted the same thing he did. We were a couple, going down the same path, building a future. I tolerated his whimsical side, in fact, it’s why I loved him. But we had to get practical. He had to get serious. That’s why I threw out his x-box.
This is something I wrote…
…for a competition. It’s an incomplete children’s tale. I would appreciate some feedback on it. And pleas, be brutally honest. Benin (Bay-nin) In a small hut, in a fishing village, a boy was born, and he was named Benin. His Mother was so happy to have a son. Taking him in her arms, she tookContinue reading “This is something I wrote…”
It took the better part of two years…
…but I got it. Now I can move into a new apartment. And with the extra money I’ll get from the job bonus, I’ll be living well, or at least better than I’ve been. I can’t wait to see the looks o their faces, my sisters, my brother, my parents. Now that Im of age,Continue reading “It took the better part of two years…”
A cold, bitter…
…wind roared over the climbing party as they hunkered down on the east side of the snow-covered mountain. They had planned for this, bringing plenty of supplies and food to last them a week. What they hadn’t planned on was losing their guide. He had went outside of the tent to tend to the packs.Continue reading “A cold, bitter…”
Arid Testimony 