Caffeine-Induced Epiphanies
As caffeine-induced epiphanies Spew forth from this fuzzied core, I am grateful for that one-less-drink I did not partake the night before.
Fleeting Bliss
The rain upon the desert falls Drenching it’s sweet moisture Upon the cacti, tall arms lifted up Embracing the not-so-gentle drops As in the distance lightning stabs the Dark sky while thunder, like a rude House guest, disrupts this fleeting bliss.
The Muse, the Knife and the Football
I love to write When words slide smoothly As butter from a hot knife, I love to write when Ideas flow as quickly As a brook in spring thaw, I love to write When my muse whispers words So clear that my fingers can’t keep up, I love to write During the quiet hours when …
I am Free!
I am Free! Joy, happiest joy, This writer writes, this poet sings With words, emotional and strong Gushing forth like a river on a sun dried land. Sweet vulnerability, intoxicating happiness, Though once imprisoned, I have been set free! My expressions once so bruised, so pained Now minus scar and matured with age. Joy, overwhelming …
Poetry – An Ode to a Legend, A Life Well Lived
Another legend has gone away Too soon, too fast for us to notice His pain before that moment When he chose his life to end Leaving us to mourn with endless Sorrow his radiance, His brilliance, And now he’s gone, but not Forgotten. His gifts to us Remain and his talent will Forevermore be remembered, …
A Lifetime Is A Long Time To Grieve
My therapist asked me why I hold onto the past. I couldn’t give her an answer. Now I can… A Lifetime is a Long Time to Grieve I was asked why I hold onto the past No, it is not fear that makes me cling It is pain. It is sadness. It is grief and …
Shirley Burly by Scott Pixello
Author Scott Pixello One of the joys of writing is the constant opportunity to play with words, Scott Pixello uses this fascination to entertain himself…and us… Shirley Burly and other Stories For those who enjoy history and a clever play on words, Scott Pixello‘s Shirley Burly and other books looks quite entertaining… Meet Shirley …
You, Me, and a Spider-Cat
It’s not polished, but it’s a fun impromptu poem I wrote this morning for an upcoming event… Those who read my stories will know what a Spider-Cat is. 🙂 You, Me, and a Spider-Cat My dear, wonderful readers, I’ve written my stories with my ideals Refusing to yield to market feel-ers Added the nuances in …
Happy Valentines’ Day – Childhood Wishes…
Childhood Wishes turn into Grownup Kisses “…and it all began with a key.” Wishing, Everyone, a wonderful Valentines’ Day! from Albion’s sweethearts Esme and Stone …and may all your love stories come true! “Be My Valentine!” Happy Valentines’ Day from our grownup sweethearts Esme and Stone – #Childhood #Wishes turn into #Grownup #Kisses – …
Feedback from Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Re: MY FATHER’S MAGIC I am so pleased to announce that even though I didn’t win the Award for Genre Fiction, the commentary from the Judge is nothing short of thrilling. These long years of hard work, teaching myself to write creatively rather than technically has proven to be a success. I am so …
