Taking Control (cont.)
“What, Mother!?” “Kelly, can we please just talk about this? “There’s nothing left to talk about Mom.” “Kelly you’re making a huge mistake! You cant just move…
Taking Control
Conversation between Kelly’s parents. “I am not going to stand here and let Kelly continue to see that boy! “Oh, let it go, Diane. They are two grown adults…
Escape.
When the tears pool inside my eyes, it burns my contacts. Natural tears shouldn’t feel this way - but the way my heart is pounding makes my eyes throb and…
Teachers
I often sit and wonder, how did I get this far? How did I become this person? People tell me I moulded my own path, some say that God has a plan for my life…
Out of Mind: Equinox Eruption
Words crumbled, a dizzy heat flushed the men and women... The light blossom crinkled & spread as the liturgical threads had foretold. Four spirit stags flew…
On the Day
The day is a runaway train, Fleeing, I suppose, night’s dreaming. Ride on, charge on, don’t restrain! Thoughts are tumbling, streaming, Nagging and pursuing at…
Stealing the Sun
That sweet solitude, In the serenity of the sun. Laying unabashed with no one to intrude, No more problems of the past to outrun. First the light touches upon…
Pleasure, why not?
I told him that I didn’t believe him. Come on! You say that you can just give yourself pleasure any time? Put yourself into a trance that brings “intense…
Picking the Loose Thread
Sarah only shook her head, “Look, I think you should go. I’ve said enough.” Max cut Sophie off, “Yeah, she’s right. We’ve bothered her enough in this dark…
Annie Waites
Annie Waites has died A letter sent, unanswered Monarch’s flight cut short I knew not the hour Unaware of the calendar day Moment of mourning lost Yet remains…
Accidents Happen
Sophie was determined to know how “Max” had died. To the point of making Max believe “she” really didn’t know, “What kind of accident?” Her voice was eager…
Looking Away
Could be robotic: a kiss, touch, spoken words. Could be sincere: a kiss, touch, spoken words. Purpose is key and without it, there is no meaning…
WDGB 7
“You see,” the happy voice went to explain, “my uncle here is a writer. Isn’t that right, Uncle Max?” Beautiful blue eyes blinked up at him in expectation…
WDGB 6
“I look forward to where you may be going with this idea of yours.” Death lost the echoing voice and took on the tone of the girl it pretended to be. “Let’s…
WDGB 5
How does someone entertain the embodiment of death? What would such a being find worthwhile of their attention? “Yes.” The word resounded in the stone room…
WDGB 4
The man appeared to fidget with that question. Clearly, he had not expected it. “Well, ” he began, “I’m not so confident I’ve earned that.” Death, having…
WDGB 3
“What I offer you, ” Death began, “is the chance to win a chance to get a second chance where you failed the first time.” The man arched his eyebrows, “The…
WDGB 2
“However, ” Death continued, “you are lucky. I, being the all-powerful authority on the matter of mortality, have graciously decided to give you a chance at a…
When Death Gets Bored
Consider, if you can, that you are an immortal being tasked with one of the most important jobs in caring for the mortals; soul collection, and assignment…
Semi Normal
I sat at my desk reading a book. My life was still semi normal then. I was your average fifth grader. I had a few friends, decent grades, and did what I was…