Aaron Final

Alice had visions of standing on the porch, looking the part of a gracious home owner as Aaron came to celebrate his twenty-first birthday. All that went out the window when his car pulled into the driveway. With a heart filled with excitement she ran down the steps, down the walkway and grabbed Aaron asContinue reading “Aaron Final”

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”

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!”