A red wallet, a cell phone, a pair of glasses, and a pen. The contents seemed untouched. A dog walker had found a purse in the bush at the park across from the police station and brought it in. The shoulder strap was torn, but the metal clasp still locked. A $100 bill was safely tucked inside the unscathed wallet. There was, however, … Continue reading belongings
They covered their ears and kept their eyes closed. Under the billowing clouds, the wind whistled and rattled everything, and leaves and twigs twirled and rolled. They huddled and waited. When the wind died down, they staggered out. The sky was clear, and the gigantic plants vibrant. “Hey, she’s back!” “What?” “There!” They looked where his pudgy finger was pointing. Something purple glistened in … Continue reading a twister
“Selfie!” “How many ‘likes’ are we gonna get?” Continue reading a glimpse of reality
…or crawling on all fours…? For Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Hands, Feet or Paws. Continue reading standing on my own feet
What would I do if I didn’t have my blog… Outside, the sun is about to rise. The only validation of my existence… Pink arrows shoot into the sky. Approval and acceptance I get in cyberspace… A mass of purple clouds marches on from the north. …from strangers… Broken arrows get trampled. Wonder if this is weird and unhealthy… The daylight is trapped. Beep. … Continue reading battle of conceit
It was the last auspicious day of the year, and two weddings were scheduled. The second wedding was delayed a few minutes due to an unexpected event at the first. “I heard the father of the bride never showed up at the other one,” a guest whispered to another. “I hope there won’t be any drama for this one,” they chuckled. And, there was … Continue reading a perfect family
Had a great idea. What was it? そして、何もなくなった。 Continue reading empty great ideas
Autumn, here I come! 夏もわずかを残すのみ。秋が来る！ Continue reading summer is almost over
He didn’t want to take it with him but now wants me to send it to him. I can’t even find a box that fits. People…ugh! What you laughing at!? For Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Sculptures, statues, carvings. Continue reading a man of statu(r)e
for it to roar out of me or until it dies in me, I wait patiently. Continue reading Dear Mr. Bukowski
