It glistened there

The bitter cold Made walking bold. We waited still And fought off chill. Then in one night To kids’ delight, The snow arrived. Excitement thrived. The shovels drawn Did cover lawn. The winter… Continue reading →

Exasperated!

The waitress rushed around the crowded diner not sure who to serve first. The sweet elderly man she liked sat in his usual corner booth working away at his cherry pie. “Mm-mmm,” he… Continue reading →

Crushed

A breathless face lies Memories in photographs Shock settles in tears. A numbness enters Smiles fixed frozen in young eyes Inexplicable sadness. A weak connection Crush heartache in times long gone Unforgotten clear.… Continue reading →

Novel Update #12: Character Prompts

One of the best things there is about being a Writer is the chance to create New Characters. We fashion them from our imagination and breathe life into their souls with our words.… Continue reading →

Novel Update #11: New Discoveries

Well here we are in the New Year and I am back at the manuscript. Before the holidays ended, just before New Year’s Eve, I received a 20-page very detailed evaluation of my… Continue reading →

I Can Only

I can’t see the smiles in faces surrounding I can’t feel my feet I can’t bear the weight that is crushing me I can’t see the memories I can’t read the signs I… Continue reading →

The Good Things Jar

I’m not sure how I came upon this idea, it might have been courtesy a Facebook post or something but I’m glad I did. The Good Things Jar is a great way to… Continue reading →