Waiting
Door closed in front of me, knob waiting to be turned
Window closed but I can see, what’s waiting for me
Path at woods edge pointing me to nature,waiting
Mountain touching sky, waiting for me to climb
Lover laying exposed, arms on-top of head, waiting
Seven Eleven clerk distracted, waiting for me to pay
Car Wash cavernous tunnel waiting, drive in […]
Attention Comrades
“Attention comrades the majority have spoken, Trotsky is redeemed.”
The crowd roared in excitement.
“Today we call upon the workers for their help to reinvigorate the World Communist Party and to equality for people everywhere.”
Again a roar of assent filled the hall washing over a smugly smiling speaker.
“The corporate fat cats have held us in servitude, […]
Praying For Potatoes
Standing on this corner with a tooth pick in my ear when along came this preachers kid, wearing a pork pie hat praying for potatoes
“Potatoes” I exclaimed,what will you do if you get them? Ha! She shouted and handed me a five pound bag of Brooklyn’s best spuds.
Imeadiatly I crossed the street becoming […]
Moons Reflection
The moon reflected in the pond.
Its stillness perplexed me, was this a reflection or really the moon itself.
A fish jumped causing the water to ripple in every direction, yet the moon remained still even as my anxiety mounted.
Another day passed into evening with the moon returning to the pond.
I laid wrapped in knotty rope […]
It usually is easier to look back if you can see the humor. Today’s 100 word story is entitled Straighten Up and Fly Right, Enjoy!
Straighten Up and Fly Right
Worst grade ever was fifth.
Mr. Bell would grab my shoulders until I fell to my knees apologizing.
Talk too much, not me.
Everyday Mr. Jones had students stand arms […]
It Never Stopped
It never stopped, the yelling, the screaming, it never stopped
They put a cake in front of me , wish wish make a wish, all smiling faces
Like a siren my wish standing alone in the corner, beckoned me.
It never stopped , the yelling outside, inside my head.
I blow the eight candles on my […]
Sometimes you take the cake out of the oven, put it on a plate and serve it, even if it’s not done. Today’s 100 word story is entitled Durgan Park, Enjoy!
Durgan Park
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What are we willing to do for the one we love? It might not be a surprise to find we are willing do do very little while some are willing to do everything. Today’s 100 word story is entitled Strangle Me, Enjoy!
Strangle Me
With pleading poetic I said “Strangle me Genevieve, strangle me.”
Lying underneath the […]
i was walking around the other day wondering about our different roles and how we see each other, then I ate cake. Today’s 100 word story is entitled Boxcar Boxcar, enjoy!
Boxcar Boxcar
Walking into the local vegetarian restaurant I felt the tension, was my leather jacket setting them on edge.
Placing my order I smiled, looking […]
On the horns or off the horns are not always the only two choices, sometimes none can make it three. Today’s 100 word story is entitled Potassium Dilemma, Enjoy!
Potassium Dilemma
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