She was tall and lanky. Older than me… like she’d seen a darn sight more than I had in life. She was familiar, someone I knew well, but could never describe to anyone else. Someone I nearly forgot the moment she walked away. But the only one I was certain would eventually come back. [...]
it was only yesterday or maybe just next week it feels like it’s all over but we’ve never even met I remember how you kissed me yet I’ve never felt your lips I miss the way you loved me though you’ve never shared my bed in dreams I relieve memories that I think we’ve [...]
Once upon a not-so-stereotypical time there was a boy. What? It doesn’t always have to be about a girl. Although there were those too of course – and other boys as well, but this story is about a boy. One boy in particular. And his name was Steve. Or maybe it was Joe. Perhaps [...]
The phone rang. I grabbed it, still staring in disbelief at the empty street. “Hello?” “Yes ma’am, we’ve had several cancellations. You have an appointment scheduled for next month. Would you like to move it to tomorrow?” “Ummm… no thanks. The reason for my psychosis has been raptured; I’d like to cancel that appointment [...]
Here is another guest piece, by my 7yo son… Luis the Great Once there was a boy named Luis. One day, Luis was talking to his friends. But suddenly, Freddy cried, “Wally is in trouble!” So Luis jumped over to Wally and lifted the rock Wally’s tail was stuck under. Then Wally said, “Thanks!” [...]
when I looked back I saw her there crooked smiles spreading happiness everywhere … except her eyes – I kinda liked her … I realized then … I kinda liked her – except her eyes … everywhere happiness spreading smiles crooked there I saw her when I looked back
They barely knew each other, even after watching each other from afar for years. And now, he studied her. Up close. Personal. From only inches away. One day, by chance, had brought them here. His eyes detailed the memory he’d replay later – and for years to come. Her cheeks, flushed from the chill of [...]
