Nighthawks~ Edward Hopper Doomed to solitude by my imagination The idea of you Is so far beyond what is possible For any human being Which is why I leave you there With him While I remain here And watch The person I imagine you to be But whom I know does not exist ~~•~~ I’ve … Continue reading Solitude
Category: 50 word stories
Biological Warfare
Four days ago she came to work sick... Selfish Trump supporter Now on Election Day, this democrat is Horizontal Dizzy with pounding sinuses ~chills The flu? Treacherous this biological warfare... On second thought, I can't focus enough to torture myself With watching endless election coverage... And I voted early Snap _____________________________ November 8, 2016, Daily … Continue reading Biological Warfare
Appearances
At a glance she thrives Flourishes Charmed and carefree A vibrant picture of youth But Life is never exactly as it appears Underneath her calm display Crisis brews Sweet simmering smiles Churn constant chaos Inside She volunteers nothing It is kept contained Until one day It boils over Bewildering Everyone _____________________ October 22, 2016~ Daily … Continue reading Appearances
For You
Some view generosity Suspiciously Like me Although giving - preferably If done genially Feels exemplary Only If it's understood Any reciprocation would In all likelihood Diminish the mood... Could Inspire anonymity - a cloak a hood Which may or may not be good So shut up and take it...yes you should ___________________________ September 23, … Continue reading For You
Appearances
Relief in the idea that all is finally well A peaceful portrait a fragile illusion resolutely created perfectly positioned pridefully displayed Of course... this image isn't hung quite right One heavy footfall brings it violently crashing down revealing a different flawed reality that has always been there hidden behind it _____________________________ September 16, 2016, Daily … Continue reading Appearances
Six
If I were six for a day... I would eat cookie dough and dream about being Seven With long bangs And front teeth I would chortle At five year olds Who drink milk And take naps During their Half-day kindergarten Those babies If I were six for a day... _________________________________ The Daily Post, September 29, … Continue reading Six