The Shadow Life

"The road not taken sometimes was open only for a blink of an eye"

Soon, these footprints will be covered by the snowAnd my heart grows as quiet as the music of its fallThe curtain soon to fall upon the showOne memory remains, clearest of them all.I remember cobblestones, wet after the rain.Water puddles...

Lake Ossipee (Part 3 of 3)

"Cassie and Kevin bring their summer romance to a climactic finish."

Saturday, August 10, 1968Dear Mamó,I’ve been secretly loosening my asshole over the past couple of weeks, starting with a finger, then working up to a carrot, then finally a banana. I figured it's already pretty pliable because I take such...

Whispers of Love

"To my Valentine! You know who you are!! ♥️"

I Love you, darling Valentine, much more than I can say.Our love will last forever, much longer than one day.Don’t need a dozen roses to fill my heart with pride.Everything I ever need is standing by my side.You always take...

Hearts Desire

"A love chased upon hearts true desires"

A love lost forevermore, to true heart desires.Never once forgotten; Of true love's first kiss.An intoxication that holds no bounds,Blinded by hunger for my true love.A taste that lingers, like sweet champagneThat plays a medley upon your tongue.And dances upon...

Are We Ever Lost

"What happens when we come to the end? Are we ever lost in this day and age?"

For a moment, I thought I’d lost you. Emotions welled up inside of me,The uncontrollable floodgates opened,And yet, through all the tears,You were there.In an isolated fragment,Suspended in space and time,I focused on the clear facts,Denying everything, especially grief,And I...

“I’m Sorry…”

"Love really does conquer all…"

“I’m sorry,” the doctor said, walking away from Mora’s bed.“I’m sorry,” our kids intoned as they sorrowfully turned to leave us alone.“I’m sorry,” the nurse clichéd, as she drew the curtains, then scurried away.“I’m sorry,” I croaked to the somnolent...

My Wife Alyssa And Friends

"A true story about my life being married and some of the events that took place while I was married."

I was twenty-six years old when this story began.My best friend's name is Danny. He and I were taking flying lessons together. At that time, he was friends with Alyssa's dad, with whom he worked. He was pretty close with...

The Deal – Pt. 10

"Olivia finishes her training and is rewarded with a little party."

I can't believe my time with John is coming to an end. Luke asked him to cut short my training. I feel guilty for wishing I could stay with Master John a little longer. I wanted so much for Luke...