I went out to the beach today, more in an effort to calm my anxiety over this pending storm headed our way than for my weekly photo hike. Skipping around to various locations, I was heartened to see tourists and locals still out enjoying the sand and sun. I even happened upon a small beach … Continue reading A gift of a day
Stony smile
Stony smile spreading Across an unfeeling face Unchanged for eons Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
A slip of the tongue
I took The Boy into town this week to buy a pair of skate shoes. The Hellboy cat has this annoying habit of sitting in people's shoes and peeing. His latest impromptu litter box belonged to his Boy. My presence was requested on this shopping trip because I'm easier than his dad to talk into … Continue reading A slip of the tongue
End of the line?
I was so smug. I produced a male heir, a solitary namesake for two families. He was perfect with his golden hazel eyes, corn silk hair, and gossamer skin. Then his body betrayed him. A burn vandalized his angelic face. An angry red scar spread from his sweet strawberry lips to his peach fuzz ear. … Continue reading End of the line?
A relief map
Her closeness raised goosebumps on his skin, a relief map of emotions to explore with her fingertips. Like love letters in Braille, tactile proof of his feelings for her. His palpable, and insuppressible, response to her had its own effect. Not accustomed to such a visceral reaction from men, she felt her own skin grow … Continue reading A relief map
Fade to black
I’m told that each day is a gift. That what I do with that gift is up to me. Do I tear into the wrapping, not caring how carefully it’s presented, just to get to what’s inside? Is there shaking, weighing it in my hands, trying to decipher the contents before opening, deciding if I … Continue reading Fade to black
Thin spiral notebook 