When Aaron was eight years old, a voice came to him, and it said, “Remember.” Now that he was older and had a much better grip on language, he was able to ask, “Remember what?” And the voice said, “Remember.” Aaron, being the young and impetuous kid that he would be at that age, askedContinue reading “Aaron 3”
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Aaron 2
When Aaron was two, near enough to three, a voice spoke to him, and it said, “Remember”. Being new to language he wasn’t quite sure what he should make of that word, nor did he have the faculties to know where the voice was coming from. But there it was again, “Remember.” Aaron, not comprehendingContinue reading “Aaron 2”
Aaron 1
A long time ago, a child was born, a boy, soon to be named Aaron. There he was minding his own business, in the warmest, safest, snuggest place he could be. He had no wants or desires, no cares, no worries. He received a steady supply of nutrients so he never went hungry, as if heContinue reading “Aaron 1”
Benin, the Young Fisherman
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”
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…”
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