Monthly Archives: June 2024

The prompt for this piece is “AI and I”, and it consists of two five-stanza poems. One is written by me, the other by AI (Copilot). Can you guess which is which? Happy PilgrimI am a happy pilgrim wand’ring down … Continue reading →

The world is so different now that everyone has agreed to allow implants to control our lives. The title of this story is the perfect example. Before my implant, I would have written A.I. and Me, which we all know … Continue reading →

The walk to town was delightful. I felt a light breeze tempering the warm sunshine. Serenaded by song sparrows and robins, I reflected on the bounties of an early summer day. I wandered over to a small plot of daisies … Continue reading →

Swimming in The Sea of Life Smoke and ash, shocking wave  Smiles dashed, concerns grave Fear shakes a fickle heart Riding currents, a new start  Fire extinguished, a faithful tide Humbled soul, newfound pride Heavenly angels, sing sweet tunes Moves … Continue reading →

Who could blame me? I couldn’t let go. I battled the beast even as black clouds and heavy waves rolled in. This was a monster. The rod and line were especially designed for the big ones. Mike stood by my … Continue reading →

He knew the man staring back at him in the mirror better than anyone else could ever know him. He was Barnabas, a leader of men, a purveyor of knowledge, a pillar of strength. If he could see these attributes, … Continue reading →

Is it safe? Is it safe? It must be safe. I don’t hear any fishing lures plunking into the water or boats with trolling motors plying the surface of my lake. Yes, I said my lake, even though these air-breathing … Continue reading →

Walking always clears my head. Maybe it’s something about the fresh air or the freedom of moving in any direction I want. I love the dense warm summer air as a myriad of sensations hang in the thick atmosphere.  The … Continue reading →

Heart of gold Last week I was fortunate enough to be sailing in the British Virgin Islands.  One of the days we embarked on the Island of Virgin Gorda where they have these Baths.  They are not really baths as … Continue reading →

I gaze at the flickering dying embers as they light the primitive ceiling above. I’m transfixed in the face of eternity. My left sock clutches me and holds me in this place lest I float away into oblivion. What is … Continue reading →

I love sitting out on my lanai writing. Something about the warm Florida air and picturesque green scenes of flora and fauna often inspires me. As I type away on a recent novel, I briefly note a bird sitting on … Continue reading →

At first it was just annoying. How could people just throw paper onto the sidewalk? Can’t they simply wait a few minutes and throw it in a trash bucket at home? My diatribe against the laziness and self centeredness of … Continue reading →