A Thousand Willows
There is a land where most venture Seeking adventure Not knowing what lies ahead There’s a lake of treasure Larger than the eye can measure But when touched, one freezes from toe to head There is a plain … Continued
The Man’s Runt
It was too late for there to be voices downstairs, but she heard them anyway. Like any other imaginative young child her age, she stayed tucked into her bed until she could confirm that she was not listening to ghosts. … Continued
Giles Kidd
He’s the boy of “great” wonders. He’s a talented young man. He’s articulate and dapper, And what he wants to say he can. The pen melts into his fingers, And the worlds in words are so. Passive silence is his … Continued
Only One Session
The day was mild. It was near winter, and the last of the leaves were hanging on dearly to their branches. It had lightly snowed the night prior, as the ground was damp. The sun preferred to stay hidden behind … Continued
Selfish Basket
Beneath the turbulent waters of self identification, lies a hidden truth that consistently wears a disguise. We identify with labels and titles hoping to achieve a greater sense of self, when in reality we sink deeper and deeper into the … Continued
Do You Know Your Neighbor?
Do you know your neighbor? Their struggles and their labor? Do you know your mother? Her husband and her father? Do you know your teacher? When she goes to church and hears a preacher? You could answer yes, You could … Continued
Burning My Cardboard Cutout
I have seen the world from a broad range of perspectives, but the world’s view of me never seems to change. It has taken me several years to understand my ethnic background, and still I do not fully know the … Continued