Published in iPoetry·PinnedMember-onlyA StrollThrough nature — A stroll through nature might just be what is needed to settle a troubled mind a broken heart an idle body or a fettered soul. A stroll through nature surrounded by hues of green chirping birds warm sunlight and a gentle breeze might be the remedy that was forgotten. A…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Published in The Lark·PinnedMember-onlyBoxing DayA short story — Sunday, 26 December, early morning. Palm fronds flutter in the gentle breeze as the sunrise paints a coral sky to the east. A pied imperial pigeon roosts with its mate under the canopy of a gazebo while a cormorant preens her feathers at the shoreline. A small boy, who lied…Short Fiction7 min readShort Fiction7 min read
Published in iPoetry·PinnedMember-onlyWord!A poem — Word on the street is that There’s a new word in town. Nobody’s heard the word, but Everybody’s heard about the word. Word of the word came about One day amidst the absurd And ludicrous movements Of the proverbial herd Well, that’s what we heard. And word says that the word Was…Poem2 min readPoem2 min read
Published in The POM·PinnedMember-onlyGirl on the stepsAn intergalactic love poem — There once was a girl who sat on the steps of my apartment building each and every day She never spoke to anyone as they passed by but just smiled politely Sometimes she would glance my way and our eyes would interlock Like two stars headed for an interstellar binary…Poem2 min readPoem2 min read
Published in iPoetry·PinnedMember-onlyThe BridgeA poem — There once was a little old man Who lived under a bridge And who kept to himself As people went about their day Some knew that he was there But most chose to ignore him And pretend he didn’t exist Because of reasons of their own While others were rude…Poem3 min readPoem3 min read
Published in Rhythm & Rhyme·6 days agoMember-onlyHaikuA poem — A distant echo, a silent whisper Is heard in the haiku of the night A gentle breeze, a sweet surrender Calls us to the brilliance of the moonlight Haiku, so simple and so sweet The perfect way to say what’s deep In our minds and in our hearts To reveal the beauty of…Poem2 min readPoem2 min read
Published in Weeds & Wildflowers·Nov 30Member-onlyHungry CaterpillarA poem — Oh, hungry little caterpillar Creeping up the garden wall He’ll eat up every flower And nothing will be left at all He’ll eat the petals of the rose, He’ll munch the leaves of the tree, And when he’s done, he’ll look around For the next one he can see! Oh…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Published in The Lark·Nov 26Member-onlyHuckleberry SandwichFlash fiction — Stella had always been a gifted cook. Her friends and family would often remark on her natural ability to whip up a meal that was both delicious and perfect for any occasion. But it was her huckleberry sandwiches that Stella became truly known for. People would come from all over…Short Story4 min readShort Story4 min read
Published in Short Shorts·Nov 25Member-onlyHello World!Flash fiction — It was the last two hours before the deadline. Two software engineers were hard at work, with their fingers flying over their keyboards in a blur. They had been working almost non-stop for months, and they were exhausted. But they had to finish the software program. It was going to…Short Story2 min readShort Story2 min read
Published in iPoetry·Nov 24Member-onlyIn Your EyesA love song — I can see the universe in your eyes I can see love in your heart I can see the way you shine I can see the way you light up the dark I can see the way you make everything better Just by being who you are I can see the way…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
