Unfolding Petals

"Lily blossoms in a field of poppies..."

"Lily, he's beneath you. A worthless writer!"I was wilting. My growth stifled by narrow minds. Now, I seek enlightenment in this field of poppies.His camera captures my restlessness; his readings redirect my misguided soul; his writings awaken my repressed longings. Bravely, I bare my bosom....

Brandon Tyler had a question to ask his girlfriend, Amanda.  He found a perfect location that was in a remote area.  Amanda adored flowers.Amanda was an artist and would appreciate the destination he picked.  It would remind her of a...

Trial and Tribute

"Winner takes all"

Troy crested the ridge, orange light from the twin suns illuminating weary features. He’d made it. Survived.The meadow stretched below him, prize as yet unseen on the central knoll.Negotiating boulder-strewn terrain he plunged into grass, shedding clothes as he advanced....

Ecstasy in Bloom

"Sometimes more than flowers are blooming..."

Two collaborating writers headed out to the field to find some inspiration. Just friends and colleagues, nothing more. He found a spot amongst the poppies and suggested they set up shop there. For fun, he plucked a flower and tucked...

Worm

"A man waits for a woman..."

 "Been waiting long?" Sergeant Major Olympia Flores asked, walking toward Melvin who was standing in a field of golden poppies. His slacks, jacket, and underwear neatly folded at his feet."Since noon."Olympia froze. "Am I inconveniencing you?""No, sorr--""How long!?""Not long, Ma'am!""Better... Now show me...

Love Wins in Flanders Fields

"Where passion comes full circle"

That field in Flanders, where poppies still grow. Where our picnic blanket became something more. Lockdown was slowly lifting. Our minds drawn closer over the time we met online, and lush life was replaced with real life. We surrendered to...

Promises

"She waits to keep her promise"

A quick look at the clock, it’s almost time, He’ll be here soon. Surveying the room, her handy work, she smiles. Candles lit, soft jazz wafting into the room,  the toys in place. She is ready.Tonight is her gift to...