Monthly Archives: January 2020

Fix the broken pieces…. of a reckless dalliance Tattered like a windblown flag…. Foggy as a backroad morn Dark as a final bedside breath fading in the midnight mist Constance thoughts prevail, remembrance of a faithless kiss   The effects … Continue reading →

I am hungry, I am thirsty, I am tired moving toward an end..toward an even more end provide an outcome… best for all or at least best for some and indeed perhaps perpetually numb   Some will cry… some will … Continue reading →

Stitch the edges, sew the twine Put the stars in perfect line The blue and red, this piece of cloth Symbol of a rebel cause   Young in spirts, at Baltimore Have not yet what the fighting’s for The strips … Continue reading →

                            I’ve seen not near a beauty as the one beneath her glow I think not my eyes will seek Another one to know This favored moment time elapse Reside within the core Sharing spirits as we collapse Swells crashing … Continue reading →

You can’t blame me for this one, I was just reacting in a neighborly fashion. Just, perchance, I met the fellow next door near our adjacent driveways. Soon his charming wife arrived and greetings and small talk wafted the air … Continue reading →

I march along slowly trying to keep up with the US Army Marching Band. I follow in their steps as they blow and drum their way through memorable patriotic tunes. They remind me of the Rockettes with instruments. Impressive. Their … Continue reading →

The only thing Ronald was good at was getting what he wanted, regardless of the methods used or who it hurt. The ends justify the means is his mantra and it is how he approached every task. Laws, morals, and … Continue reading →

                       Harold sat awkwardly on the examining table with his hairy legs dangling like a little child in a high chair. There’s no mirror here for good reason. He thought, “Even I don’t want to see my balding head, … Continue reading →

From birth until age nine, “home” was a two-family house at 81 Thomaston Street in Hartford, Connecticut. On rare occasions, I have the opportunity to drive by my old neighborhood and that address. One look at my old house brings … Continue reading →

A HOUSE DOWN THE STREET   Dale lived in the same house, on the same street, in the same dull town of Peaceful Vista, Iowa for all of his eighteen years. There was another house, abandoned, a block away from … Continue reading →

Next week (Jan 23), we will experiment with free writing to music. I will select songs from a variety of genres and play each for 1-2 minutes. There will be a wide variety in the playlist, mostly unfamiliar enough to … Continue reading →

The pain was horrific it seemed to come in waves rolling over her with brief respites until the next one came crashing down on her. The pain had continuously intensified throughout the night and it was now early morning.  Despite … Continue reading →

“Get out! Get out get out get out get OUT! “What?” “Get. Out.” “Who’s there? Who’s talking to me?” “Get lost. Go. Begone.” “Who is this?” “Just go. You wouldn’t believe me if I told you. Just scram. You don’t … Continue reading →

To be honest, it isn’t much of a house, just another 3-bedroom, one-bathroom, single-story tract house located between other houses of similar construction. The former owner’s idea of decorating involved washed out pastel-colored walls accented by floral design wallpaper. Outside, … Continue reading →

I was tense as I drove down the short, quiet street. It’s been about 40 years since I’ve been back here. I could have come back many times but I didn’t.  I want to keep the memories alive. I don’t … Continue reading →

Round and round the brightly colored machine turned on its axis. Horses, Unicorns, Lions and even several Dragons endlessly chased one another on the deck of the wondrous contraption; perhaps being inspired by the cheerful sounds of the automated calliope. … Continue reading →

“In ten miles, turn left at Exit 104,” said the kindly GPS voice. “After school, Katie has band practice, then Holly has dance, and Robbie has to get to guitar lessons,” Mary said to herself.  “Do I have a lasagna … Continue reading →

WHICH WITCH   Here’s the scenario: I was seventeen and “going steady” with this knock-out gorgeous girl, Greta Zimmer. Trouble was, I had steadily gotten bored with our relationship. I wanted out something terrible. I just could not figure out … Continue reading →

For anyone curious about the links between music & writing, I like the website/blog below in which this guy tracks down authors, many of them famous, and asks them to provide a “playlist” for their book. They usually respond by … Continue reading →

“It’s time to leave this ivy-covered castle,” it said. “But… tenure…” she whispered. “The Ogre of Winter will soon be upon us. You must be gone!” it boomed. Her loyal elves helped her pack and carry her treasured texts and … Continue reading →

Holding hands takes many forms, meanings and memories throughout our lives. In infancy, it begins as our five tiny fingers wrap around a parent’s single finger – a touch that launches one of life’s most meaningful connections. Within a year’s … Continue reading →

As a New Englander, born and raised in Connecticut, I was used to cold and snowy winters. So the thought of applying to the University of Vermont, two states to the north, was of little concern weather-wise. In my junior … Continue reading →

A new fountain was erected on the mall, as it was called, between the State Capitol and the Supreme Court buildings. The mall was more like a corridor of a stretch of a city expressway, drab concrete, but it did … Continue reading →

The game has gone pretty much as I planned. Of course, there were a few fumbles along the way and they were recovered. Storms came through too and slowed things down for a while. However, I smiled as I thought … Continue reading →

The bowling ball sized orbs floated above the table. Perhaps they were supposed to look cheery but they reminded me of drones. The waitress was all smiles and dressed like Mrs. Cleaver. She handed me the 8 page glossy manuscript … Continue reading →

As 2020 births to its infant year, I hope I do not have to shed even one tear. I pledge to laugh as much as I can bear, If others scoff, I will not even care. I vow to keep … Continue reading →

RESOLVING RESOLUTIONS   One day, for some unexplained reason, I decided to list resolutions for the new year. Here they are, listed in no order of importance whatsoever: 1-Exercise more. No time for the gym. It interferes with my TV … Continue reading →

The times I’ve resolved to lose weight I have found By the end of that year I have gained 15 pounds! By resolving to exhibit some patience, I’ve gotten More opportunities to be more patient, how rotten! Those years that … Continue reading →

Marty sat in his one room efficiency apartment watching New Year’s Eve festivities on his second-hand TV. Every year some celebrity counted down the seconds before the Times Square Ball began its descent signaling the start of a new year. … Continue reading →