Falling into the Abyss
This photograph of my mom with her brother and cousin is how I like to think of her today
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Micro-Poem Collection
Micro-Poem Collection … *This collection of micro-poems was originally published separately on HubPages but due to their short length
Humor
We Gather Around the Turkey: Light Verse for Thanksgiving
We Gather Around the Turkey Light Verse to Celebrate Thanksgiving The first of the holiday trio is over and
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Emerald Memories
Emerald Memories “Sarah, you are so stubborn!” Judy snatched up her jacket and left the house in frustration. They
Inspirational Poetry
The Return of the Verotchka (Part One)
Return of the Verotchka … She led them into the clinic and away from the red dust of the valley…
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In The Darkest Hours
In the darkest hours, when my heart is full of sorrow, I know that I’ll feel different tomorrow, but for
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The Alpha Male, a Short Story for Halloween
The wolf pack gathered on a rocky outcrop that ran along the perimeter of the woods. The huge Alpha male
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A Blatant Truth
Here I walk on tender grounds, contesting the beliefs of so many devotees of religions and philosophies, yet nefarious deceptions
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John Muir Haiku
John Muir Haiku Introduction John Muir, the Great Defender of Wild Places, in 1868 started his long saunter into the
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Scattered Memories
Often times at night sleep evades me and my mind is troubled of happenings from my past. Memories of things
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Life’s Melodies
Life’s Melodies … Life is full of melodies, some soft, some loud, Some send you to the skies and some
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A Young Wife
A Young Wife 1.) Tucked away in the rocky hills of Seg that overlook the desolate Red Valley, are dwellings
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To Prune the Juniper
To Prune the Juniper I. Juniper Your branches stretch upon the calm of lawn to reach up to the sun
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Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Orange and Round….
Pumpkin, pumpkin, orange and round From twisted vines upon the ground Keep them safe and out of sight Or have
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Wolf Spirit
In certain American Indian spiritual traditions, spirit animal refers to a spirit, an inner soul which helps guide or
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The Story of Terra
The Story of Terra 1.) Geich, a former Emergency Room Physician, walked over to a Medical Clinic located in the
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When the Clock Strikes Twelve
When the Clock Strikes Twelve … Sitting atop a hill overlooking the town of Saddle Creek was a creepy looking
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Perfect Halloween Weather and Best Jack-O-Lanterns Ever
Perfect Halloween Weather… It was the perfect Halloween weather with dry, crispy leaves blowing around in whirls. The day promised
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Halloween Limericks From An American Halloween 2019
Halloween Limericks 2019 1.) Boo Limericks There was a young girl from Kentucky thought Vampires and Werewolves yucky every year
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We, Three Scary Monsters (or Let’s be Ghouls Tonight)
We, three scary monsters, Stiving hell to raise, Will be home we promise In the full-moon phase. Tho’ we’re
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Torched Lance
Torched Lance … I stagger by your habits and addictions in disgust Those mini monuments that hold you hostage though
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Duke and Bogie
John Wayne “Duke” & Humphrey “Bogie” Bogart – The youngsters today could never relate to this—kids today are so spoiled
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The Space Incubus
The Space Incubus Incubus I Soon after Kamin, a homeowner and respected member of the Tetchkin community, left his home
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Deceit and Survival
Deceit and Survival Human beings are innately deceitful, and virtually every conversation one has is filled with words of bias
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