Author, Near Future Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Apocalypse

  • Intimate Solidarity

    Hardship and trouble, Crumble walls built by, Boredom, disappointment, Ridiculous expectations, Self protection, Grumbling, Tears, Complacency. Laid down like scum, Layer upon layer, Thick, Gummy,So skin does not touch skin,With electrifying connection,but dull and shallow reflex.All this swept away,In the storm of tribulation,Purifying,Cleansing,Freeing,Finding,That holding a hand,That holds back,Heals,Calms,Answers the need,Connects,Bridges,Declares that the cement,Is good,Unbreakable,Sustained,Worthy of…

  • Who is Ed? – Lessons from the Comics

    It matters how something is said. We all know that. But it also matters how something is thought to be said. Our lesson from the Comics today is from “Pickles”by Brian Crane. The cartoon is of retired couple Opal and Earl. A recent episode featured Earl jealous of a text he sees on her phone…

  • 5 Things I Saw Today – April 30, 2021

    Thousands of seeds raining down in the sunshine from within the bright green of our maple tree. The tree opened her arms wide and set her children free. They danced and twirled and spread their wings in the joy of life. With every breath from the sky, a new handful released. The wind and tree…

  • Say it Again – A Poem

    Lies, lies, lies, Whisper at every side, Truth, truth, truth, No where to abide. Noise, noise, noise, The melody is dead, Silent, silent, silent, No words of hope are said.Strife, strife, strife,Fight to live a life,Rest, rest, rest,On the edge of a knife.Close, close, close,Eyes to present dark,Open, open, open,To a view vast and stark,Search,…

  • War Games – Second Dose

    Last time was just for fun, Bows and arrows shooting at a stationary bull’s eye. When it was done, The soldiers rested. After twenty eight days of preparation, Recording in the annals of cells, The battle plan,Lined up,Ready,Trained,The real war games begin.This is where the warriors come to life,And thrive.The faux enemy behaves like the…

  • Just for Kicks – Up Time / Down Time

    I have three sisters. We spent a good part of our childhood in competition with each other as that was encouraged by our parents; not on purpose but the side effect of fickle favoritism and random penalizing. Even so, we often got on harmonious “kicks”which were spurts of obsession with one activity or another and…

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