Situational Humor Do’s and Don’ts
Situational humor can be amazingly hilarious, or, give you that uncomfortable deer-in-the-headlights feeling that leaves you hanging in the balance waiting for
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Creative Writing
Many forms of writing exist which can cross over multiple categories. They are imaginative, inspiring, and often contrasting with academic writing. Creative writing can be fiction or non-fiction and often use an artistic or non-conforming approach to their formatting, word usage, or appearance.
WASH-DAY WEDNESDAY ROMANCE
Laundromat Romance (Source: fanpop.com) My first marriage ended suddenly in divorce–something I would not recommend to anyone. A lot
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The Growing Up of Humanity
Why are people so inherently selfish, so consumed by self, they care less about their actions and how they may
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Lotus Flower Rises Above – So Too Shall We
Lotus Flower Rises Above Life is a lotus flower that rises above sufferings of the past in order to prepare
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HEADIN’ TO TUCSON
(Source: deshacohistorical.org) The cold, steel latch handle of the box car sliding door is covered with a coating of
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The Aftermath of a Toxic Partner
Having lived with a narcissist for over twenty three years and not having a clue, the aftermath has been even
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Writers on the Web by Melissa Hougard
Melissa Hougard – contest prompt ‘Writers on the Web’ to follow Jim Morrison’s rhythm in ‘Riders on the Storm’ Writers
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This Opportunity We Call Life
Opportunity is ours…. One of the greatest lessons in life is humility. And when age and wisdom affords us a
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When your World is Falling Apart
A poem written about my parents, how they fell in love and wartime. When you are young and there
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Boat Sailing Course on Big Lake, Mount Vernon
Boat Sailing I once took a sailing boat course in Mount Vernon, Washington. I have always been terrified of
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Witches On Their Brooms – A Halloween Song
This poem was written as part of a contest held between the members of The Creative Exile Writing Group. It’s
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Nuclear Nautilus Under the North Pole
August 3rd, 1958 Submarine infamy…the world couldn’t wait Under the North Pole, that was the plan Man versus nature, with
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The Dressing Down…a Cathartic Event
Thirty years has transpired since first I met you, and even then the pain you carried was palpable. I’ve watched
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Gin House Blues
“Let’s have one more, Maggie” I say to the middle-age bartender as she wipes down glasses from the washer.
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Henry’s Last Letter
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Some who have read the following letter have come away confused thus I feel it
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Odin Calls Upon The Wise Woman – Final Destiny of the Gods
Odin Seeks Prophesy Norse Mythology Odin, father of all gods in Norse mythology, calls upon the Wise Woman, Volva,
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The Vacant Lot
The Prelude: To us preteen kids of the early sixties small-town-Mississippi, it was just a vacant lot. Kids
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Writers on the Web (Chris Bayliss)
Writers on the Web by Chris Bayliss Insanity is the norm Insanity is the norm The White House needs reform
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Writers on the Web by John West
By John West Cowboys get your gear, branding time is near A cowboy’s life we learn, a branding iron to
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Spirit Guides Show Me The Way
Spirit Guides Years ago I knew in my heart and soul I would find the one I would truly love,
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Writers On the Web Rasma Raisters
By Rasma Raisters Lost hearts on the wind Lost hearts on the wind Into love we’re thrown With no thought
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The Leaf – a Flash Fiction Story
The Leaf The Leaf I removed my flannel jacket from the coat rack next to the door, and threading my
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Marshallville 4
Marshallville is a town founded in 1865, south of Denver, by a man named John Marshall and five other families.
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