I miss our time togetherNight after night, we layDreams we shared, wishing them trueI need you back, I'll do all I used to do for youEntangled in the sheets, pillows like fortsPiling on extra in the winter's coldKicking them off...

It's easier to tell this through a story,than to ever say it happened to me...Because as he steered through fog to his house,remembering the quiet as she first touched the buttons slowly coaxed from her blouse, names whispered as their...

Awakenings Ch. 38

"After saying goodbye to Maureen, Michael calls Jeanne"

Danny and I followed Scotty up to the Gallery Bar and through the door into the hallway that led down to the lobby. As we were descending the stairs Scotty said to Danny, “Ginger and I are part of an...

In Hope!

"A poem about betrayal, sacrifice, deep pain and hope of forgiveness one day from a stupid mistake."

Like a wounded animalLimping through the dense forestI search for somewhere to fall downTo rest my weary soul, and painful heartThis once proud Lion that roaredBecomes a gentle animal that whimpersSuffering in silenceFrom pain I brought upon youWatching the suffering...

Take me away, away to that special placeThat place where, joy is upon your face. Take me away, while within your armsFree of care, protected from all harm. Take me away, away from care and strifeThat special place, I wish...

A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall

"within the horror of war a moment of tenderness"

Author’s Note ;this is not a political statement on any countries politics or foreign policy. It could be set in Syria today (though certain details make that highly unlikely) or set in the future in the States where citizens are...

Awakenings Ch. 37

"Rachel and Danny"

After Maggie was gone Scotty leaned over and said, “Things are starting to heat up. Check that out.” He nodded towards a table near the dance floor. I followed his gaze and immediately started to chuckle. I'd been so focused...

Thicker Than Blood: Part 1

"Who is hurt more by betrayal the betrayed or the betrayers?"

They say that blood is thicker than water, and I guess that’s so. Still, water evaporates, and the supply of blood for any one individual is limited. But, the feelings one has for the love of his or her life...

Anna and Sam. Chapter 10.

"Anna realises how much she loves her husband but..."

I spent the next hour or so looking around card shops, looking for a suitable card then went off to make arrangements for the evening. Eventually I sat down on a bench, exhausted and in pain. I guess I had...