Fear Stories
Gaze fixed on her phone, Jaz read the email again without taking in a word. She squeezed Tish’s hand, her grip tightening when raucous laughter exploded from the four men sprawled on the seats diagonally opposite. “I mean, look at ’im. Fuckin’ poof.” Tens...
A Mate To My Soul
A poem written long ago that I share with you today. Originally written as a song.Look, I know you are someone else’s Valentine For the rest of the year, can I imagine you are mine? We both decided, we will try and fight it Scared to risk it, but just as scared to miss it We’ll be pretending we’re fine – hoping we will be in time. Mi...
In the real world there are MonstersThat look like you and me,They performed horrible deedsThroughout our history,You will not find themBy peeking beneath your bed,They are all around you though,Trying to get into your head.Their purpose is to frighten yo...
Save Their Innocence: A Musing
A musing about the violent events of 2018 in America...“Somebody!” “Please!” “Please, somebody!” The screams fill my ears as I watch the news video play out. The gunshots punctuate every cry with a hollow shout. My heart beats like a hummingbird’s wings with the knowledge that if we do not fix this - if this...
The Room.
My heart began pounding I got short of breath...There's a house, in the south, with a room I once dreaded. No-one was murdered there, no-one beheaded. I loved the house, the home of my cousins, But I hated that room, and for that, there's no reason. On a bend on the stairs, was a step to a door. I wo...
I face this year with trepidation; fearing my next destination.Ogres and trolls -of this past year- may cross a bridge into the New Year.I worry life is no longer a thrill and I'm nothing more than a shill.A shill destined to play in another man's scam; t...
For her..
A life changing moment…For her.. Its already been one hell of a year Filled with lost friendships and finances Broken promises And a family that just don’t care. For her… She sits alone by the phone Waiting for an important call It will forever change her life As it holds the k...
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Strained
The wires screeched in protest as the strain on them pushed them towards their limitThe wires screeched in protest as the strain pushed them towards their limit. There was nothing she could do but cover her ears and wait as the unbearable cacophony built to a terrifying crescendo and then... it happened! The strain on the wires became to...
Time goes slow,As I sink into an all-time low.My heart beats pain as I strain my eyes looking for a better future.All doors closed but I keep an open mindLeft alone, I am the last of my kindI got comfortable, in a home that wasn’t mineSleeping every day...
Morning Air
The wanderer winters in San Francisco...Morning was my favorite time of day, sitting with a good cup of coffee, listening, watching the world awaken. This Friday morning, I sat in the dunes overlooking the Pacific Ocean, my coffee cup in hand. I thought I would winter over in San Francisco by c...
Anxiety
Today, is not the day.Thoughts fly through my head, a million plus one because a million simply won't do. Pain, and heartache the mistakes I made yesterday a year ago, and the year before that. Emotions become jumbled is it real, or is it my brain Is it playing tricks on me ...
My first crush was a fat boyHe had beautiful green eyesHe played the pianoHe is gay - of course, he isBut I think that's part of why I loved himHe didn't need anything from meNot enough to behave badly.My heart squiggles around nervously in my chestEvery...
The time will come for me to draw my final breath,A day which yet my faint hearted soul would deny,The day when I will have to take my last goodbye,To face alone the dreaded moment of my death,But in the midst of doubt a flame of hope burns bright, That b...