My poem “I Make Silence of the Lambs Look Foolish” is online at NECRO magazine

I recently attended a class at Young Harris College regarding the use of humor in poetry. The class was called “Levity and the Line.” Among several pieces that I wrote, the following involved the use of limericks in various forms … Continue reading →

How

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How these times test our faith, our core of restraint, decency, and sense of continuity …

The Course of History: Friday Fictioneers

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Things can end up being more significant than intended…

Lord’s Plea (A Psalm) : The Sunday Whirl – Wordle

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a prayer for the oppressed …

Our First Date —————————- Five Sentence Fiction

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I never wanted to bring this up again, but…

Marlboro Men (and Women and Teenagers): Nicotine CEO’s – Life Slices

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Dying for smoke… why? Read on

Today’s Politics: Life Slices

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Women want to be raped, women who want to be raped want to be pregnant, no need for rape centers or counseling, planned parenthood can go, too, as well as medical insurance coverage for birth control, and oh yes, let’s … Continue reading →

of Thee i sing: 100WCGU

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What is it that will stop this madness? This quick slide into extinction…

Empty (I’m Not in the Picture): Five Sentence Fiction

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Some of us are not aware of our surroundings – until there are no more surroundings…

Bittersweet Little Nothings: With Thanks to Marie Marshall

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Ever think you’re just howling at the moon? Imagine yourself raising your fists to the heavens? Hear desperate sounds echoing in the night and then sadly recognize them as your own words?

The New Year’s Missed Kiss: 100WCGU

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This was the kiss that needed to be missed…

Newtown: The Sunday Whirl

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Where were you when the lights went out?

My Dissolute Soul: Picture It and Write

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Some things will stay with us to the grave…

Global Warming

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Hmmm… what does it take to believe?

On Twenty Children Dead in Newtown Connecticut: The Sunday Whirl from Friday

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I’m not sure what to write as an introduction to today’s post. We all know it…

Claustrophobia: Friday Fictioneers

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Friday Fictioneers– Madison Woods posts a pic to write a 100 word story about. For Info, click here. This week it’s:                             Claustrophobia I won’t go down … Continue reading →

Chef Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder

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Recently printed in the news (true report):   Chef Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder   In the case of a Los Angeles chef who killed his wife and claims he disposed of the body by boiling it for four days, … Continue reading →

I Am Your Comfort, Your Joy: Picture It and Write

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Picture it and Write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction to accompany the image. Or, it can be a poem Anyone who wants to join in is welcome. the picture prompt for this week is below:       … Continue reading →

Zombie Death Match Roller Derby Final Up Ahead: Five Sentence Fiction

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Lillie Mcferrin posts a “five sentence fiction” prompt. This week it is: Zombies Below is the picture she has posted on her site:                               Caution, Zombies … Continue reading →

Halloween: Picture It and Write

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Picture it and Write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction to accompany the image. Or, it can be a poem Anyone who wants to join in is welcome. the picture prompt for this week is below: \     … Continue reading →

“Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall… ” – Picture It and Write

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Picture it and Write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction to accompany the image. Or, it can be a poem Anyone who wants to join in is welcome.   the picture prompt for this week is below:     … Continue reading →

Consortin’ With the Enemy: Friday Fictioneer Part 2

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This week I’m double dippin’… doublin’ down and doublin’ my fun. So if you think you’ve seen my link twice, you have. I’m two timing you. Friday Fictioneers – Madison Woods posts a pic to write a 100 word story … Continue reading →

Le Gacy : Julia’s Place 100WCGU “LEGACY”

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From Julia’s Place: What is 100WCGU? Each week there is a prompt: a few connected words, a selection of individual words or a picture. You have 100 words in order to write a creative piece. This week’s prompt is: (see … Continue reading →

The Details of: God and Me and the Demons

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Just a little word play, or maybe a sort of a horror foreplay, or the gristly goosebumps of after play… God is in conflation shown by the details of cutis anserina; Though not as acute as the horripilation Caused by … Continue reading →