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Origins: The Cursed Hearts?

I should mention that this idea is evolving as I type.  It popped into my head this morning as I read more poems and stories about love.  Pandora with its songs about women, love, broken hearts, and whatnot didn’t help.  … Continue reading

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The Greatest Sound of Summer

Ring a ding a ling Now the ice cream man is here Unleash the children

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Wishing for the Void

Bring me to the void Where noises cease to be Wrap me in a womb Made of silence and numbness Take my ears and eyes And dash them upon the ground Leave me with my thoughts As I listen to … Continue reading

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Scenes of Awesome

One thing about riding my exercise bike in the morning is that I’m stuck in a simple procedure and can think.  My mind wanders to my life and my writing.  This morning I realized I have two awesome things that … Continue reading

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Character Paths: Destiny Vs Free Will

You ever wonder if something happens to you because it was destined?  You had no choice in it happening, but you’re stuck with it.  You do look back as see if there was something you did to earn your fate.  … Continue reading

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Wandering Hands

Been a long time, but I’m doing a We Drink Because We’re Poets Poetry Prompt.  At least if I can keep my hands from wandering off. My attention slips For the briefest moments And off they go again Right moves … Continue reading

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Really, Amazon?

If you aren’t familiar with Amazon then you might not realize that after a certain amount of reviews, their system picks review quotes.  These are sentiments that are mirrored in multiple reviews.  No idea how they pick these quotes, but … Continue reading

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Waiting is the Game for Authors

I was never told how much waiting goes into being an author.  You really need to be patient and that can be brutal.  You feel like every week that passes without releasing your new book is going to be seen … Continue reading

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The Spark You Can’t Explain

An inner heat Growing from your chest Catching your breath At their merest scent Phantom touches And whispers in the dark The spark has you in its grasp Love or lust You can’t decide Maybe a bit of both A … Continue reading

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Ode to Dang It

With a whimper and a cry My day will limp along Gloomy mood Hit by sour sales After I claimed success Lost track of time No urge to bike Breakfast tasted funny Stubbed my toe on toys Yanked to the … Continue reading

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