Before the time change started, I had the honor of driving to work during the sunrise. Now, it’s just dark–which is cool in its own way, but I miss the sunrise. There was one in particular that really stuck with me. The clouds that morning zig-zagged across the sky like a tornado. The light ofContinue reading “A Hair in the Sunrise”
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Into the Woods
Into the woods and down the pathwhere darkness falls from shadows cast.Into the woods with tangled trees and roots reach up to scrape your knees. Into the woods, a moonlit night.Beware the ones that fill you with fright.Into the woods where monsters raveand ravens watch with hungered gaze. Into the woods. Run faster now,Or endContinue reading “Into the Woods”
Small Victories
Sometimes, it can be extremely difficult to see the positive side of things. Maybe you think your life isn’t going in any direction or you’ve fallen behind on society’s “ladder of success.” Perhaps, you just feel down and guilty because you’re not getting things done that you want to get done. Work, kids, or otherContinue reading “Small Victories”
Prince Angelo
For the past few months, I’ve been working at an animal shelter and already I’ve seen a lot of dogs come and go. It’s always a happy day when a dog gets adopted. However, there is one dog in particular that had been at the shelter since before I started. His name is Angelo. He’sContinue reading “Prince Angelo”
Terra Kuu
I confess, I play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) with my brother and a couple friends. I’m that person in the party that always considers the story and every variables involved. I’m also the person who creates the most detailed backstory for my character. Unfortunately, those backstories sometimes aren’t explored since a group will disband orContinue reading “Terra Kuu”
Crystals in the Cold
When’s the last time you stopped and looked at something so small, you have to really peer at it just to see its details? I did that a couple weeks ago. Where I live, we’ve dealt with temperatures below freezing for over a week and even below zero for a few days (Fahrenheit, not Celsius).Continue reading “Crystals in the Cold”
Cheetah’s Sprint
Hidden in the African Savanna a spotted cat stalks; waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. When the young gazelle has strayed too far from its mother, when the old or sick warthog falls too far behind, or when the prey is just close enough you can catch it in a heartbeat the cheetah attacks.Continue reading “Cheetah’s Sprint”
Fly the Seas
To be the king of the seaSee in the dark depths belowFly the currents under the ocean Pass the shark, the piranha, the octopusAvoid the danger as you glideTo be the king of the sea The water’s bright, open, and freeThe air above tricky and distrustingFly the currents under the ocean Safe and sound inContinue reading “Fly the Seas”
One Word
Why is it that one word from even a complete stranger has the power to ruin your whole day? I participated in #SFFpit. For those of you who don’t know what it is: it’s a Twitter event where wannabe authors can pitch their novel to agents. It’s a little bit of a desperate shout intoContinue reading “One Word”
Writing Prompt: Future Diary
Write a diary entry, dated ten years into the future. 2/09/2031 I had a great day. I did a book signing for the third trilogy in my series. There were so many people who showed up, I almost cried. Mom couldn’t make it this time, she didn’t want to fly all the way to NewContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Future Diary”
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