My journal of big words and pretty pictures
He has an unpretentious regal presence, an unwavering posture and unflappable demeanor. There has never been anything casual about him. From his carefully coiffed hair, to his customer-tailored coats, to his powder grey leather shoes, he is the epitome of elegance and grace. His brethren, a close-knit, but secretive coterie of like-minded gentlemen, are a … Continue reading Gentlemen’s club
A glimpse of azure and ecru A scent of salt and sea air The pull of the ocean A siren’s call luring A reluctant sailor to adventures Beyond the horizon Conquer the white whale Defeat the Kraken Brave the rocky straits This wandering spirit Is content on the sand Basking in the glory of summer … Continue reading Contentment
I’ve weathered maelstroms and hurricanes, earthquakes and dust devils. I’ve been adrift in a violent sea, spinning unanchored in a relentless vortex. The unfathomable waters infested with sea creatures born of nightmares and fear. I’ve been without a guiding light, without a life jacket. I’ve been lost and far from shelter. But I survived… I … Continue reading Bend to the wind
I’m not a fan of literary technology. I prefer my books in their natural state - paper and cardboard. If they are bound in leather or buckram, all the better. I like feeling the weight of the words in my hands, touching the pages with my fingertips, inhaling the words like breathing in air. When … Continue reading Bibliophile
It’s only called a “funny bone,” because other people laugh when you crack it and go all dead-arm. I used to see the humor, but the older I get, the less tolerance I have for the hilarity of it. I’m unamused by ridiculous antics of adults or even children. I take offense when my mistakes … Continue reading Smile if you mean it
I refuse to pine for you, to give in to the hurt your leaving caused. Without my center, I wandered from my destined path. I followed where you led without listening to my guiding voice. I lost my way, my heart and my sense. We were invincible, or so I thought. I never expected you … Continue reading Been down that path
Thin spiral notebook 