Friends · Poems

Hollow (for Marianne)

Orders come, friends move they leave me behind again tears and breathing cease.

vignette

Tucker (a vignette)

A young man brings a black curly-haired four-month-old puppy to the beach. He throws a tennis ball across the white mounds and the pup runs after it, bringing it back slobbery and full of sand. The young man throws it toward the water. The pup runs after it, but stops abruptly at water's edge, prancing… Continue reading Tucker (a vignette)

Christian · Poems · Wordsmithery

The Question

What does God see when He looks at me? Is He proud of me? How could He be? Good is what I want to be, but I mostly only see the weak inside of me. He must be able to really see so much more in me, for how much he loves me has truly… Continue reading The Question

Short Stories

Mandy and Renee Meet Boofer Strang (a Short Story)

Boofer Strang beat the drum. Candles flickered from the wind the drumbeats created. Mandy giggled as she held her friend's hand waiting for a spirit to visit. She and Renee had come to New Orleans to soak up the atmosphere. Mandy had read many books that described hot steamy nights and a dark occult side… Continue reading Mandy and Renee Meet Boofer Strang (a Short Story)

Poems · Wordsmithery

Herb (a Name Poem)

Holding strong and green in your pot, Ever scenting up the patio, Ready for clipping, cooking and baking Bursting flavors upon the tongue.

Essay

Smelly Devices

Isn't it interesting how our sense of smell doesn't get much attention? We live in a world full of beauty and ugliness, hushed and obnoxiously loud sounds, soft and hard feels, superb and horrific flavors, and delicious or stinky odors. Well, I am paying more attention to those stinky odors nowadays, and am grateful for… Continue reading Smelly Devices

Poems · Wordsmithery

A Military Life (a Haiku)

Moving all around New friends, home, school, church, neighbors Missing permanence.

Essay · travel

Beaches

I have been extremely lucky to be able to travel quite a bit in my lifetime. It's a favorite thing to do, so I've taken advantage of opportunities presented to me. One thing I've noticed over the years, is the differences in beaches. On the east side of the continent, or west side of the… Continue reading Beaches