Tag: love

  • Poetry Tuesday – The Broken Mistress

    This burning blood upon my broken face Has killed this sour soul with disgust and disgrace. Your gaping eyes gaze with longing so true, But, my dear, no love resides in you. Do your simple soul and malevolent mind Lack any comforting cure that can bind My poor, petty existence to your lust, For my…

  • Excerpt from Rocks and Flowers in a Box (WIP)

    When Macy showed up at my side door with a large pot and an equally big smile, a subdued John standing behind her, I let them in graciously. “What did you bring?” I asked. “It smells wonderful.” Macy set the pot on my stove and turned on the burner. “Just some of my infamous vegetable…

  • Excerpt from Rocks and Flowers in a Box (WIP)

    I filled two glasses and placed them on the table. We drew up mismatched chairs and drank. Tristan finished first and sighed with pleasure. I eyed him over the top of my glass. He gazed out the back window toward his house, the line between his eyebrows deepening. I put my glass down and asked,…

  • Poetry Tuesday – Friendship

    There are many people Who come and go In our lives, But the precious few Who stay are real friends. They can look Beyond our flaws And see the living soul Inside the outer shell. A friend accepts another For who she or he is And loves every part Of that person, Even the parts…

  • Poetry Tuesday – Princess

    Softly you whispered Soothing, innocent words As warmth crossing my ears. Your midnight black hair Swirled tranquilly Around my body As I held you close In my embrace. Velvet sweet kisses Played forever on our lips, Locked together in paradise. Elegant perfumes of incense Lingered around us In the marble room Of our home. All…

  • Chapter 3 of A Laughing Matter of Pain

    With the release of my newest book, A Laughing Matter of Pain, I’m going to be sharing the first four chapters with you in the month of October! Check back every Saturday for the next chapter. The book is available on Amazon here. Chapter 3 The moment I wake up, Ma’s on my back like a…

  • Chapter 2 of A Laughing Matter of Pain

    With the release of my newest book, A Laughing Matter of Pain, I’m going to be sharing the first four chapters with you in the month of October! Check back every Saturday for the next chapter. The book is available on Amazon here. Chapter 2 “You knew today was going to be an early day.” With…

  • Flash Fiction Contest! Blind Judge TBA

      If I can do a flash-fiction contest, you can, too! Give it a try! The link to my friend’s blog with the details is below (you have until Oct. 12). Here’s mine: (300 words max allowed) Halloween Date Night The elusive they say opposites attract. Herman didn’t know who they were. He looked over…

  • Chapter 1 of A Laughing Matter of Pain

    With the release of my newest book, A Laughing Matter of Pain, I’m going to be sharing the first four chapters with you in the month of October! Check back every Saturday for the next chapter. The book is available on Amazon here. Chapter 1 Damp. Dank. Dusty. Dirty. It’s become a kind of game. I’m…

  • Poetry Tuesday – Let Me Hold You Close

    I was inspired to Reach inside myself When I first felt This rush of affection. I never imagined anyone Could love me the way You have loved me. That miracle makes life Worth living, Carries me through The rough days, And makes my heart Smile. It’s more than gratitude I feel for you, For sometimes…