Sparkles on foliage after the morning rain And the aroma of wet grass flowing. I look into the dogs’ bright eyes, their heads tilting. The darkness at night, Grief and suffering of people, And shadows in my head wailing. I scratch the dogs’ bellies nearby, their paws on me. A glimpse of hope and dreams, Maybe, belongs to the future. Lessons learned … Continue reading dark
She hears a muffled hum. A fly? A bee? Trapped somewhere in the room? She looks around, trying to locate the source of the murmur in her bleary vision. The sound intensifies, reverberating throughout the room. She grabs the arms of the chair, bracing to get up. After several failed attempts to stand on her feet, she plunks herself back down. The incessant noise … Continue reading stuck
I don’t know… I need to write something. Draw. Or whatever. Express myself. But why? To be understood? I have nothing. Am I a narcissist? I might be… This isn’t good. No wonder I’m alone. Nobody likes me. What am I gonna do? Hmm… Drink more. Until I can’t hear me think. Yeah, that’s it. For Discover Prompts, Day 28: Focus. Continue reading rambling
Under the pale sky, Whispers from the distant past Keep me company. For Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Anything with double letters and Discover Prompts, Day 17: Distance. Continue reading the moon and trees
Squawking and banging came from outside. I walked to the back porch to investigate. A pair of chickens was scoping out in the carport. I grabbed a broom and chased them with it, and they scampered away, flapping frantically. It isn’t my first choice to live in the jungle, but I do. And, animals, which humans have brought from somewhere and let go wild … Continue reading keeping social distance
“Are you doing okay?” The hand is caked with dirt and blood and smudged with sweat. You have been fighting alone and still take the time to offer your hand. No such hero is coming to rescue me in the jungle. 歯を食いしばって一人で戦っているのは君なのに。そんな君は、くたばっている僕に手を差し伸べる。 Continue reading hero
“You’ve been crying for a long time, haven’t you?” The voice startles Rei. She has been crying alone in the room. Or, so she thought. She blinks her tears and raises her face, turning to the voice. “I smelled tears.” Rei looks at the closed door and locked window, snuffles, and, narrowing her eyes, shifts herself. “I won’t hurt you. I wanna help … Continue reading teary fairy
She opens the plastic cover halfway as the instruction on the box states and places the tray of lasagna in the microwave. While waiting, she watches a YouTube video of a stray dog being rescued. From the covered with a mat of hair and filth to the tail-wagging, adorable. Beep. Beep. She takes the tray out and peels off the cover, avoiding the hot … Continue reading covered
I’m getting there… Where? Somewhere. “There is always a philosophy for lack of courage.” ~ Albert Camus Continue reading fear and courage
They say, “Be you and do you,” but never teach you how or where to find the manual. 社会人なのだからと会社でやや強制的に勧められた筆記講座を取ったのに、結局私なりの筆記で書いている。 Continue reading sometimes…
