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From the Vault: Bedroom Shadows

Chittering noises From the closet depths And under beds Disguised as wind Or settling wood The monsters wait Kept at bay By blankets And a tiny light Jutting from the wall Spindly legs Tap the shadow fringe Searching for a … Continue reading

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Eating, Sleeping, & Other Little Things in Literature

I’ve been asked a few times about how one fits in the necessary daily actions of a character during a story.  This ranges from eating, sleeping, using the bathroom, and grooming activities.  They’re tiny things, but many people wonder about … Continue reading

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Frigid Morning Mumbles

It was not this cold When I turned in I think the heat is off A house of varied body temps The bill payer always wins Leaving the rest of us Shivering in our socks I actually miss Florida At … Continue reading

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Don’t You Hate It

A night’s sleep Leading to a groggy morning A delicious meal Turning on you as the sun sinks A chronic cough That is immune to every med Don’t you hate it When you’re destined for fatigue?         … Continue reading

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Butterfly Haiku

I had a haiku That was perfect in my mind It died in my sleep Seriously, I this haiku about something popped into my head as I fell asleep.  I couldn’t save it.  All I know is that it was … Continue reading

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Thank You and Goodnight

As my wife just said, it’s time for me to do a curtain call for the day. I might be on a little tomorrow morning to check my reader and making my traditional Wednesday thought post.  After that, I’ll be … Continue reading

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