The New Universal All Worlds Wikipedia Lists a soldier as: 1: Typically a man serving in an army; a member of a coed army; 2: Typically an enlisted man; 3: Typically a man of much military experience. I take exception to Wikipedia in that-- I am not a man, and I am barely of man. … Continue reading Space Soldier, Intro One I Wanna Be a Space Soldier
Her Desperate Green Eyes
Those desperate green eyes haunt me, even now. The doctor said she had more time, and I wanted to believe him. So, trusting coward that I was, I decided to leave that horribly bright room for a tiny bit of peace from those beeping monitors and away from her pain. Just a couple of hours … Continue reading Her Desperate Green Eyes
Spam
So, we all put things out into the ether, hoping someone will like the post, of course. In my case, I would like to grow as well. Therefore, I look for Constructive Criticsm, versus simple Likes. Example: one could just read something and not respond. But, this is an excellent way to begin discourse to … Continue reading Spam
Big John, Crossover Music
Can you hear music from heaven? Maybe, when you are still, quiet, and troubled? Big John always wore his shirts with sleeves and necks unbuttoned. Colors were usually gray or blue to black. Sometimes they were solid, sometimes checkered. He really did not care. He was bent at the neck like the world bore down … Continue reading Big John, Crossover Music
FROSTY VANESSA
Schnick! The pick danced on the rocks again, and a few sparks leaped from the white granite to die quickly in the cold autumn air. Torrance could see Ice crystals left on the pointed tip of the Pick, as the northern wind came whistling through the Aspen trees further up the slope. "Got to get … Continue reading FROSTY VANESSA
Chapter Four -The Right Reverend Bill and PoleCat Tom
(Chapter four, have you read Chapt 1-3?) Tom was smiling again, “I asked her name." "Sheila, Sheila Wilson. I know you, don't I?" Sheila asked. "Oh, you might have seen me around. Listen, I'm hungry. Could I buy you dinner? There is a nice, small cafe, just down the street. I could really use the … Continue reading Chapter Four -The Right Reverend Bill and PoleCat Tom
One Time
Just that one time, 'twixt my beginning and my end, light and darkness, Give me that one soul that takes me as I am Give me that smile without the guile The laugh without agenda Give me the words that means someone is on my side Truly Just one time Not a "buddy" Certainly not … Continue reading One Time
Summer Sounds
Listen. The afternoon summer breeze runs over and under tree limbs, tousling tree leaves with a delightful sound. Nearby, moth wings are battling a screen door, striving for the low kitchen light just out of reach. A neighbor’s dog is whining and scratching at the door, again. Further, softer, cows, in the pasture, lowing to … Continue reading Summer Sounds
My Companion-Fear
Oh, Yeah! I recognize you. You are fear. You have been part of me as long as I can remember. Fear in my first love, fear of my last love. Fear you were, fear you are, fear you will be! Scared of the dark are you wee one? Scared to make a change are you … Continue reading My Companion-Fear
The Sounds of My Dying
"Right, right, Doc! I got it! Stage Four! Understood. It comes right after 3. And, before you start in, these people are my people, and a few minutes is not going to kill me." Situation normal, he was in charge of all around him. But, heavy coughing, followed by several drawn in breaths, and … Continue reading The Sounds of My Dying
