There comes a time in every person's life where one thinks, "I'm a nobody. I will amount to nothing." Generally this thought comes around in the early preteen years; hence teenage angst, rebellion, and pseudo-depression. The downer is quickly followed by the "unstoppable" feeling of the mid-to-late teens, where we all had the notion that … Continue reading Feeling Inadequate.
Category: Write
A mismatched collection of poetry, fiction, personal essays, and updates about my everyday life.
I Have Found Her
I have found her, that girl who plays with fire. She has embers under her eyes that turn steel to midnight. I found her by the moon, molten curls fanned by earthly wind. Her fingernails of opal are lacquered by silver flame and tears of kerosene spark from charcoal lashes. She drinks fire straight, opens her … Continue reading I Have Found Her
Brief Visit to Childhood
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles was, and actually still is, one of my favorite books. Julie Edwards, the author of another childhood favorite Mandy, gave life to this wonderful tale and I treasure it dearly. Full of color and vivaciousness, this baby novel was one of my first full length books. Three children and a wacky, … Continue reading Brief Visit to Childhood
Typewriter Moon 