“And you’re sure no one saw you?” Cossette murmured. Didier nodded and took a drag of his cigarette. “Easy-peasy,” he replied, exhaling a long stream of smoke. He looked around suspiciously and whispered, “Stashed it next to the rose bushes … Continue reading Nighthawks
“I’m not supposed to be here,” Nadia muttered to herself. “I don’t belong here.” She was examining one of the many family portraits taken a few years ago. The model family. Father, mother, two loving children were all smiling. It was one of their annual family photos … Continue reading The Butterfly Effect
For this week’s Photo Challenge, stimulate your creative process and imagine which of your images you would like to see gracing the cover of a book, an album, or a magazine. Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Cover Art
Rains pound wooden roofs Gale force winds destroying trees Storms batter the coasts Streets flood, delay my commute, I’m at the weather’s mercy Umbrellas take flight – Escape during the windstorm My clothes are soaked through Mere mortals this fight unmatched Nor’easter is upon … Continue reading Nor’easter (Tanka)
“So, when are you getting married, Antonio?” Mrs. B asked.
“Next year, mom.”
“‘Next year’ again! You say the same thing every year, Antonio, and you’re still not married. You’re 40 years old! You’ve been seeing all these young girls and never settling down! When are you going to marry the mother of your kids?”
“Mom, don’t pressure me! And stay out of my sex life!” Continue reading “Change of Plans”
The unwritten words Trapped within my subconscious Wanting to escape But lodged in cavernous realms Unable to venture out My fingers hover Over the keyboard, waiting But inspiration Escapes my fatigued senses Elopes with my eloquence Am I not worthy, … Continue reading Writer’s Block (Tanka)
Short...but not always so sweet 💋 