Short fiction, poetry, and prose with varying themes with occasional writing tips
As the first woman Reached high for that forbidden treasure After temptation fell in place And her battle was lost, I reached for you. Bitten by the snake, I was Blinded by the lust to taste that fruit Only to find my eyes opened To the inevitability of my demise. Why? I knew better than … Continue reading Apple
I am one of those people who will have a ton of ideas at one time, then lose all of them the moment I pick up a pen or sit in front of a computer. Thankfully, this week I remembered one trick I used to use to get the ball rolling in the right direction: … Continue reading The Joys of a Free Write
I'm not the type of girl to keep journals or anything like that, but I have no one to talk to and so much is on my mind. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the past and what should have been. I know it's pointless to backpedal and try to relive what can't be … Continue reading Dear Diary…
Two idiots, a dead body, and a love of John Hughes..."So, where exactly did you hide the body?""I didn't. I just left it there.""On his front porch?""The bastard deserved what he got. I don't have to fuckin' move him. Let him rot.""Refresh my memory: Why exactly did you shoot him in the first place?""That asshole made … Continue reading Witless Wonders
When was the last time you said “that is just my opinion? ” Was it necessary to label a thought as simply your own? Do you still feel that way now?* Hmm. The last time I used the phrase "that is just my opinion" was today. A friend of mine and I were having a … Continue reading Challenge Accepted Pt. 1
The IdeaSometimes mothers just need to keep their suggestions to themselves. Not all ideas are good, even when the intentions are honest and well-meaning. For example, take my first date. My mom and her best friend, Ms. Essie, thought it would be a great idea for me to tag along on one of her daughter's … Continue reading My Forced Date
It's taken me forever to do this.I have toyed around with the idea of starting a blog for years, but I did not see the point. My writing is personal, I'm not used to sharing my words with the public. What purpose does a blog serve to someone like me who prefers to fade into the … Continue reading A Slight Introduction…
The Random Mind 