Once there was Darkness

Chapter 17 Part 2 They finished their meal in silence. Once they were done, spoons down; Max and Frego walked toward them. Max spoke. “Everyone has had their fill and we have food left.” Frego continued, “the temple doesn’t need it.” Kessa smiled, “let’s take it to the wall.” As she stood, she said toContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Time to start livin’

A very wise friend told me recently, “time to start living’”. I’ve thought a lot about his words. Other people around me are ‘busy living’, doing things they feel called or led to do. Things they find fun. Or simply things they just want to learn how to do. And not necessarily from Youtube. I’mContinue reading “Time to start livin’”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 17 Part 1 Kol and General Marcus finished military accounts. Kohl’s head was hurting. The sound of Marcus’s voice felt like a dart through his brain. Marcus tugged at his belt sighing, “another good days work.” Kol gave him a questioning glance. “No one has been killed today.” Kol nodded in agreement. With hisContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

God, Chico and Me

I’ve come to the realization that I’m going to be alone the rest of my life. Every now and then, this will cause me strife. I have been alone far too long. I don’t know if someone else can sing my song. Someone else’s song, could I learn? Each others life, we could upturn. ItContinue reading “God, Chico and Me”

Waste not. Want not: leftovers

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. Waste not. Want not. Growing up; my daily life was filled with the saying, “waste not, want not.” When you’re young, what clue do you have in lives dot? As we grow; we learn, “money doesn’t grow on trees.”Continue reading “Waste not. Want not: leftovers”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 16 Part 1 Kol absent mindedly walked through the palace. His fingers rubbing the medallion. He hadn’t gotten the chance to talk to Kessa anymore about the dreams that upset him. She wasn’t right. He worried about her. How stupid was he? He also needed to explore the unexpected kiss. How could he beContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Once there was Darkness

Dreams Part 2 He broke the silence, “I’m asking the hard questions today.” “There’s nothing wrong with the asking. Sometimes there are no answers or easy ones for that matter.” They continued working. She prayed he would leave after they finished this row. But he didn’t. The bell rang alerting everyone the sun was setting.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Once there was Darkness

Dreams Part 1 The army had a garden behind the barracks. Everyone had to take turns. You ate, you worked. This is where Kol found Kessa; on her hands and knees pulling weeds. Wild thoughts went through his head seeing her like this. ‘If only!’ He thought. After watching her for a few minutes, heContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”