Night Terrors Mum and dad think I am mad,Raving lunatic, certifiably crazy.I just wish they would just come and see,What visits my window each night. They laugh at my fears,Tell me it is only nightmares.And yes, dear parents, it is a nightmare,This nocturnal visitor that requests entrance. After I doze, not quite fast asleep,Fingernails on… Read More Night Terrors
The Storm by Katherine Cary PlaceAll through the night the storm has raged, On through the dreary day,Till sky and earth and angry sea, Where chilling, cold and gray.Out in the east no sun had shone, And billows rough and wild,White capped as far as eye could see, Upon the sands were piled.But when the… Read More The Storm by Katherine Cary Place
In the recent class I took on writing the Weird and Eerie one prompt was to write about an AI interference in the world. As you read this piece, think of a B&W, B Grade Science Fiction Movie. LADWelcome! Welcome! It is so good to see another face in the flesh! I hope you have… Read More LAD
Sweet Sixteen by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillWhat fun to be “sixteen” years old –You can now be a little “bold”.You’ve waited quite a while we know—To “drive” the “car”! To have a “beau”!“Long” hair is style – straight as can be –No “curls” or “bangs” of “femininity”.Boy’s hair is “long” and “flowing” –Repeated looks! There’s still… Read More Sweet Sixteen by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
How They MetMy Mother was the oldest daughter of Coal Miners from Pennsylvania. They moved to Flint when she was five, looking for a better life. Or so I have been told. The brood also included another daughter and three sons. They were a rough family, drinkers and fighters. All of their leisure time activities… Read More How They Met
The Maples by Katherine Cary Place If there’s one thing grand to see,It’s a strong and sturdy tree,Standing proud mid sky and breeze,Armies of cool, fragrant trees,The lovely cypress, tender green,Along a marsh land can be seen,And slender pine, where breezes blow,Dropping their perfume here below.The mighty oak, king of the land,Stretched giant branches, cool… Read More The Maples by Katherine Cary Place
Roy Richard – Hot Tub This was an assignment in a recent class I took on writing the Weird and Eerie. We had ten minutes to write of a recent occurrence and then to add or take away something that would seem weird. I ran out of time before I could expound on my ‘find’.After… Read More Hot Tub
SlippingI sit in terror each night, Watching you slip away.The brightness in your eyes, your energy, Is slowly ebbing away.You wear a brave face, fight a gallant battle, But I fear you hide the truth.Is there more to your pain or fear? Your body seems to tell a different story.Over time the proof that we… Read More Slipping
SMILE AND FIND A FRIEND by Gaylia Kenslow StogsdillMay life always be kind to you – and you be kind to life.May you have a wealth of blessings – always helping when there’s strife.Show kindness to your fellow man – wherever you may be.The happiness will fill your life – for all the world to… Read More SMILE AND FIND A FRIEND by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
This piece was written as part of a 300 words a day writing challenge in a recent class I took, Writing About Place.Clean up WeekEvery year in the early spring, the community I grew up in hosted “Cleanup Week”. During this time, the township scheduled overtime for the garbage men and they picked up anything… Read More Cleanup Week
Ramblings of an Old Coot 