Gaming Zen
I wanted to stop wanting to stop. It was a zero-sum game.
Mid-July Jabber
A fuss in the woods arises. Birds are busy scolding each other
The Noonday Demon, Part Three
The Noonday DemonPart ThreeDuring a free period after math class, Caitlin Douglas went to her room on the fourth floor of Tom Paine Hall and found that her new roommate had left a backpack, a suitcase, and a briefcase on the floor near the closet. The bed under the room’s far window had been made,
The Ultimate Expression Of Misery
To voice existential dismay When you’re having a horrible day, Just rear back and moan In a long, mournful groan, “Eff Em Eye Dubbya En Eee Ess A.” – I learned the initials from the First Sergeant of the 564th Military Police Company, during my stint in the Army. They stand for “Fuck me, I
Late Riser
After the rainstorm the Sun kicks off his covers of clouds and gets up.
Independence Day
Independence Day (to the tune of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”) Our country’s misaligned, Confused, and going blind With rage and fear. This Independence Day No one can safely say If freedom will continue here, Or fade away. Joe and his Donkey team Kicked out Trump’s fascist dream, But racists thrive. McConnell’s rabid rants Give
Independence Day
Independence Day (to the tune of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”) Our country’s misaligned, Confused, and going blind With rage and fear. This Independence Day No one can safely say If freedom will continue here, Or fade away. Joe and his Donkey team Hauled off Trump’s fascist dream, But racists thrive. McConnell’s rabid rants Give
The Noonday Demon, Part Two
The Noonday Demon Part Two Because of all the commotion caused by the dean’s sudden demise, it was quite awhile before Aidra met Caitlin Douglas. Mrs. Winters, the Dean’s secretary, called the police as well as an ambulance, and one of the two cops started to question her about Mr. Benedict’s death. Aidra burst into
Nocturne
Cat on my pillow, your deep purr is a mantra that chants me to sleep.
Bogeyman
In my mad old age the monster under the bed turns out to be me.