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World Apart: a poem

She’s from a whole planet apartThe one who captured my heartWe met in the middle,And little by little,We felt the romance start She’s from half the world awayThe one who brightens each dayWe kissed by the flowers,And for hours and hours,We laugh, dance, and play

Something That’s Never Happened Somehow: a short story

John turned on the gas and clicked the utility lighter a few times, they never seem to work on the first try, but he got it, and the log ignited. The fire warmed his hands as he held them close. He tried hard to appreciate the sensation, because he knew he may never experience itContinue reading “Something That’s Never Happened Somehow: a short story”

Mind Forensics: a poem

Stand back!Nobody touch a thing!This scene is currently under investigationWe’re looking for the originationof this belief, feeling, or sensation Let’s see hereNot the fatherOr the motherDefinitely not the brotherOr any significant other Was it the films he watched?The books he read?Relationships botched?Adventures lead? Can’t quite put my finger on itProbably best not to linger onContinue reading “Mind Forensics: a poem”

Why is it all so stupid?

In 1949, George Orwell released a book called Nineteen Eighty-Four, sometimes published as 1984. It is widely regarded as the greatest dystopian novel ever written, and it’s so commonly read and known that people can just say ‘1984,’ and it’s understood that they’re talking about dystopia. “Orwellian” is also used to describe dystopian things inContinue reading “Why is it all so stupid?”

A Dog and Its Vomit: a short story

Jack placed the pen down on the desk and started his day. Sunlight poked through the window as he opened the refrigerator. He pulled out the carton and cracked two eggs into a small bowl. He yawned and beat the yolks. His hands moved without much thought. Oil in the pan, little butter, eggs inContinue reading “A Dog and Its Vomit: a short story”

Final Pages: a poem

Taking shelter at the bus stopBitter rain pouring downStreaking glass Pull the novel from my backpackReading final pagesMinutes pass Characters say their last goodbyesFallen brothers buriedHeartbreak stirs Story finished, and so am IBus arrives, pay my fareEngine purrs

Personas: a poem

This is my secret inventionNot sure why I mentionBut I made it special for you This is my top secret meetingCan’t believe I’m concedingDiscussions of characters lost This is my hidden agendumYou really oughtta commend ’emFor following through on the plan This is my mystery trainingI’ll walk around while it’s rainingSelling my words for aContinue reading “Personas: a poem”

Huh?: a couple poems

Huh? Part One I think we can all agreeThat being straight and whiteIs simply the bestCompletely superior Wait a second, I thought we were talking about teeth! Huh? Part Two So long there, friendSo sad to see you go,to throw it all way We all knew the potential you hadIf you just came out ofContinue reading “Huh?: a couple poems”