Mortally 

Mortally, I walk this fragile Earth. Mortally, I face the biting air. Mortally, the elements break away my resolve.  Mortally, I lean on an understanding greater than mine. Mortally , I dare to love, hope, dream, believe.  Mortally, I climb to see the mountain top.  Mortally, I face the dark unknown. Mortally, I seek myContinue reading “Mortally “

God, Chico and Me

I think it’s safe to post this poem on my blog since it’s been over a year and I haven’t heard back from the contest I submitted it to. Then, I read that the parent company of Redbox is filing for bankruptcy. Which just happens to be the same company that publishes the Chicken SoupContinue reading “God, Chico and Me”

Round things – some

Never good at sports. This is my story to report.  Round balls. Textured balls. Big balls. Little balls. ‘Eye roll’ why? ~ Try the discus throw. You have upper body strength galore.  A constant reminder of how I got that upper body strength, no thanks.  What about track? Discus throw or nothing, thanks for theContinue reading “Round things – some”

Sunshine Valley

Food?     Evelyn looked into her empty fridge. She didn’t buy any food. How stupid of her. She paced around her house for a while, took a shower, before finally laying down on her makeshift bed. She rolled over staring at the clock. Midnight. Her stomach growled reminding her it was empty. The delightfulContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

One mini meltdown

You have your manuscript set up just the way you want it. It’s beautiful. In your eyes. You take to the library to upload your treasure. Would you like to add a cover picture? Yes. You have the perfect picture. Upload. Wait. What? It’s sideways! You search in vain on how to fix this. YouContinue reading “One mini meltdown”