My mind writes checks, my body can't cash.But I am still alive and living my dash. Tarnished, a bit twisted, kinked and dented.Living a life, some say is a bit demented. Some only see a wrinkled old man.Some see who and what I really am. Yes I am wizened with lines of age.From battles fought inside my own cage. But through it all I've become a wiser man.Still knowing, pay my own way, yes I can. I never look for, or want a...

As soon as Felsar fell asleep the Prince left the wizards lair and headed into the secret passage ways. The chance encounter with Princess Lynette had filled his heart with the desire to see her again. Maybe if he could get her to listen and not scream they could talk as he missed her. As he moved he was surprised at how well he could see in the absence of light. The sounds he had heard that first time with Felsar had fin...

Chapter Fifteen The next day Draco began traveling northwest to the capitol of Targoria. Since they had time before the tournament officially reset that year Lienna didn’t try and force Draco to ride on her back so that it would be faster. But she and Galrin stayed outside the whole trip; usually off doing their own thing but they always returned to Draco before he was going to sleep. It was always comforting for him to k...

Since I couldn't find a decent rhyming Valentine's Day card for my spouse, I purchased one with nothing inside and inserted my own:Valentine’s Day is a tribute we payto the ones we consider most dear with words that express all the love we possess – that they might not consistently hear. A day that’s consigned to ensure I remind you of how glad I am you’re my wife – a day to confess I’m eternally blessed to have someone l...

Capt. April knew, with this disturbing news, he needed to rethink his original plan. There was no chance of outrunning the enemy and he had to consider them hostile. The consequences of doing otherwise and being caught off-guard could be catastrophic for both the EAS Stalwart and the Alliance. The Captain would do anything necessary to ensure the safety of his crew and ship, but he recognized that he had a responsibility...

What if all you knew wasn't really true? What if your avatar was really you? What if at night when our screens shut down, Our avatars come to life and play around. Whom would Sherzahd go and find? DirtyMartini's dirty mind? Would Entangled_Fate seek her Jay? Would Joker even dare to play? Alys knows just where to go. A broken down old man she happens to know. Rebellious_Soul would challenge her man. Otaku_Ninja will survi...

Carpenter saw himself catching the Princess before she would have struck the cold marble floor and injured herself. He brushed the hair off her face and stared, as her beauty was breathtaking. He was still staring when the Princess opened her eyes and looked him dead in the face. She screamed at the sight she beheld. It was the face of her betrothed but now she saw blood running down his cheeks and his pallor was very pal...

They sat on the couch holding each other tightly. They were both so relieved that they felt the fear and stress of the last two days fading away and being replaced by a warm contented feeling in their hearts. Amber pulled away only slightly so she could look him in the eyes. "Bruce Cranston, I love you too. That's why I have been so miserable these last two days, I thought that I would never see you again," she admitted w...

It is not always necessary  To be in the presence  Of the one that makes your heart beat faster  The one that ignites your passions  Defines your needs  Whose touch remains  Long after his body has departed It is nice to know that he simply exists  Is somewhere  That in a limitless world  Your One has come forward  And places himself in your path  Meets your eyes  Does not blink  Realizing  You are his story He may be sta...

Cards held tightly to the chest.Bluffing is an art at best. Each contestant poker faced.Every action noticed, traced. Watched, scrutinized, weighed.Judgement most times mislaid. Humanity plays yet another card.Keeping players all on guard. Not wanting to show their hand.Fearing others won't understand. When each bet is placed.As every dream is chased. Playing to win their state.Passing the bet they wait. Contemplations be...

What about that night. When we made love. Our bodies entangled upon each other. Our kisses ever so soft and sweet. Today I heard you're getting married. You say you're happy with him, He gives you everything, I could not. For that I am sorry. I have died many a night. Under these stars, Longing for you to be back. At my side. But alas you are with your new king. So I will do what I must to move on. Always leaving teardrop...

If you have a true friend There is nothing like it at all They stand by your side In all kinds of weather To have a friend You must be one too Only then will you know If the friendship is true

My words of love are many They are so very true There is also a symbol For a love that is true It has three words Eight letters And one meaning Between two hearts These very simple words I LOVE YOU

As I look up my eyes are drawn to yours I have such a feeling of contentment Such a feeling of pure happiness A feeling I have never known Never known it was possible to feel You make me feel important You make me feel loved As I reach out You always are there for me I never doubt your strength When you take me into your arms I am at home Our dance is of one soul Our heart is full of love To dance is like our love It is f...

Marcia left her sad friends behind. She walked slowly down unfamiliar halls. She looked at all the doors she passed. None of them had names on them. Only gold painted numbers emblazoned each door. After walking what seemed a mile, the door she wanted stood out. She stood in front of the door feeling very small. Fear caused her heart to beat rapidly. Her palms sweated and sweat beaded on her forehead. She wiped her hands o...