So, here it is. The official unofficial pre-announcement. Next month, I will be releasing a book of poetry. Right now, I am making final tweaks to the layout, and it will go to the printer in early to mid-February. I … Continue reading The Official Unofficial Pre-Announcement
Today is a day off. A true day off. I have no plans, no projects breathing down my neck. Of course, when you work from home, there is never truly a day off. But I’ve found you have to listen … Continue reading The Art of Silence
The morning comes up over suburbia In tiny rays of blue light With intermittent tail lights Shining red against the darkness Like brazen eyes of evil That shriek and shrivel At daybreak’s final call. Beware you in picturesque houses And … Continue reading Poem: Morning
Heart by the Sea I left my heart by the sea And there it was Quickly swept away by The cool ocean tide My heart out to sea Sucked through slithering current Then tossed about On rolling, raging waves Dropping, … Continue reading Poem: Heart by the Sea
Here’s another scene from the story I posted earlier. Now that I am dusting it off, I am remembering the piece and liking parts of it. It’s got problems, I know. But, this was just a fun story to do . I hadn’t … Continue reading Fiction: Death in the Phoenix’s Nest
Today I have been thinking about life and death. Life is a beautiful mess, full of curves and twists, and poignant moments and joy and pain and everything in between. I stand by all that. But, in the scheme of … Continue reading But a Breath
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