What’s in your head right now?What are you thinking about? Is it good?Is it bad?Does it make you feel sad? Does it bring about hope?Or a bitter expression?Is it something sating your obsession? Is it causing you to spiral?Or making you smile? Whatever the thoughtIt can make or break the dayIt could be something toContinue reading “What You Think”
Author Archives: Nikki
Happy Little Red Bird
Happy little red bird sitting in a treeHappy little red bird waiting for free meatStealing all the food that belongs to the storksTaking it away without bothering with forksHappy little red bird lives by the zooAnd knows all the exhibits where it can possibly find foodSteal from the dogs before the pack starts its runStealContinue reading “Happy Little Red Bird”
Morning at the Zoo
Walking the chimp exhibitMaking sure they can’t escapeAs dawn breathes on the horizonAnd morning starts to break Wind rustles the treesAnd squirrels scatter undergrowthBut off in the distanceMake sure you listen real close Noble roars take the airAs the lions announce their presenceThey need to make sure all know:On these acres, they take precedence TheContinue reading “Morning at the Zoo”
Mwezi Hu; The Death House pt. 5
A vampire. The man who stole me from my hunt and brought me to this dark realm is a vampire lord. I can’t help but growl at the statue of Strahd. It didn’t matter if he was lord or a fledgling. A vampire was a vampire and I needed more fangs to add to myContinue reading “Mwezi Hu; The Death House pt. 5”
Hold On
Holding on to hopeCause its all that I gotHolding onto hope Hoping that it ain’t for naught Working toward a dreamTo make it come trueWorking toward a dreamHoping not to be blue Putting in effortUntil the day is spentPutting in effortHoping to make a dent Wanting to be usefulMake an impact. Make a differenceWanting toContinue reading “Hold On”
Mwezi Hu; The Death House pt. 4
There’s a hollowness in the air as we stand in front of Rose and Thorn’s coffins. None of us want to open them. They are–or were–just kids after all. Vyke lets out a heavy sigh. He’s holding his hand out toward the coffins. “I’m detecting a lot of necromancy magic, but its coming from everywhereContinue reading “Mwezi Hu; The Death House pt. 4”
Rhinoceros Iguanas
Down in the Caribbean there are a few islands that are the home to the rhinoceros iguana. These little reptiles have a lifespan of about 20 years. They can get up to 53 inches long and 20 pounds, and they’re endangered. These iguanas live in rocky limestone environments like tropical dry forests, lowland shrubs, andContinue reading “Rhinoceros Iguanas”
To the Collectors
So may people out there are collectors. I’m one. I’m sure you’re probably one. So what kind of things do you collect? I’m guilty of collecting a lot. I like collecting Zelda figures, animal skulls, Pokemon stuff, notebooks–bottom line: I’m quite the geek. I’ve got a brother who collects Dungeons and Dragons stuff and IContinue reading “To the Collectors”
Unicorns and Dragons
Writing Prompt: What would life be like if unicorns and dragons existed? If unicorns and dragons existed, I fear they would’ve been hunted to extinction by now. Let’s start with unicorns. They’re beautiful creatures and often regarded as pure and magical with incredible abilities like healing the sick, and providing long life and happiness. Let’sContinue reading “Unicorns and Dragons”
Hard to Get to Know
I’ve been watching an anime called One Piece lately. There’s like 1,000 episodes, but I’ve only seen what’s on Netflix and I really enjoy it. It’s about this young pirate captain who builds a crew to chase their dreams. The crew ends up having these incredible adventures and they become more than just a crew,Continue reading “Hard to Get to Know”
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