Chico’s Mom

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 35 Part 1 Kol woke in a dead panic. “Max!” He screamed. He burst into the room finding Kol kneeling in the floor holding his chest. “My king?” Max knelt with him. Kol could hardly speak. “Where is she?” “If you are referring to Kessa, she is in her room. My king.” Max extendedContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

My socks

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? My socks are the oldest things I’m wearing. 🧦

Conversion of desire

Desire bubbles in the brain – like a pot of boiling water. Desire fuels the imagination. Words swirl like storms raging inside a chaotic brain. Desire stirs the soul from tired dark places. Shining light. Blinding the senses. Desire pumps blood to places long dormant. Bringing your frontal cortex to life. Desire drives harder thanContinue reading “Conversion of desire”

Ticket Tag

Ticket Tag * This is not a real game. Please don’t try this; you will get a ticket. And no one wants to pay a fine instead of receiving a present for your next gift giving occasion. Well, I heard a new one —- ticket tag. As I was loading my car at Wal-Mart, aContinue reading “Ticket Tag”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 34 They all met for breakfast the next morning. The Queen Mother smiled, “Lady Kessa.” Kessa bowed her head, “my lady.” “I’m so glad you could join us.” Kol pulled out a chair for his mother. She sat down. “Thank you.” Then he pulled out a chair for Kessa as he cracked his littleContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

I WILL use you

I tried my best to beat my thoughts. But they came raging back. I tried my best to cage my thoughts. But they broke through the bars. I tried my best to strangle my thoughts. They gave me false hope. I tried my best to erase my thoughts. They kept feeding me words. I triedContinue reading “I WILL use you”

Happy Birthday Chico

Don’t try this at home

Silly goose. Tired. Feet dragging. Passenger. Rolled off mower laughing.

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 33 Kessa was standing at the water’s edge. The waves kissing her feet. “What would it take for you not to do that?” “How far do you think I would make it, my king?” “Your upper body strength would get you half way there.” “And then?” Kol sighed. “With your leg hurt, I don’tContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Waste not. Want not: dust

Dust is everywhere. It grows out of the ceiling and the floors. Think you got it all, WRONG! Here’s some more. Where does it all come from? Hum – I put cheese cloth or chiffon on the back of my fans. Filter some of that dust out, oh man. Waste not. Want not. This poemContinue reading “Waste not. Want not: dust”