I've invented this new letter which appears to be two 'M's stuck to each otherBut actually it's one giant 'M' made of two smaller ones. But what does it sound like? Well, that doesn't matter because it's all about presentation. Nobody really even knows what it sounds like. In fact, some scientists theorize that the phonemes... See More » (1)
Living in two worldsliving in two worlds It’s hard to keep your balance when you’re living in two worlds. Life goes on around you: noises pass you by, not words but static, shifting colors, lights and movement. You go along in a fog, while seeing, feeling, hearing... See More »
Upon a hope and prayer,we cling to life in momentary segments. From timber offering breaths of splendor, a next may never grace us. Our existence is held hostage; bodies as bombs, ticking in mortal seconds. Why simply expire with any breaths wasted? Life is too damn... See More » (1)
Library... Of sorts.Blank stares, blunt replies, her youth buried beneath years of self-doubt, tightly shelved... Yet his eyes were able to photograph an essence she'd forgotten still lived within herself... Rummaging through chests of keys, dismantling... See More » (1)
A Surprising Summer NightFor @ChampagneOnIce 's July 20th writing challenge (late submission): https://similarworlds.com/literature/i-write/5621891-I-Challenge-You-to-Challenge-Me-to-Write The prior 3 months, I'd been gone for business travel more than I was home. After... See More »
The night that couldn't continueI hate your laughter. Its cruel meander, its heartfelt rejection. My love carved away onto a riverside, its heat scattering in a cold breeze. Fueling my rage. Burning my tears. I hate the stars as they watch overhead. Those evil fireflies emerging... See More »
A Summer nightThat I wished would never end On the swings in the park - feet pointing to the sky - trying to kick but not hurt the fireflies We jumped then landed on Earth without hurting our then young knees And in the woods with Penny - she was older than me... See More »
