A New Beginning
A New Beginning
From time to time, the world experiences a few relatively peaceful decades. But sooner or later…
Blue
Blue
We’re fucked:
It’s sad but true
Our pledges and protests
Have failed to keep
our blue planet blue
The…
Activities For Kids to Build Self-Esteem
Activities For Kids to Build Self-Esteem
One of the reasons that low self-esteem exists on such a large scale is…
My Last Goodbye
My Last Goodbye
A straight finger
she wipes dust from
a golden plate - a white
gown, white gloves -men…
Aimed Toward the Light
Aimed Toward the Light
I am rapidly brushing up on a year since several people in my life have passed. I’ve…
In These Times July 2022
In These Times July 2022
The fist bump was heard around the world when President Biden visited Saudi Arabia.…
Not in Dublin
Not in Dublin
The worst part
was when they looked away
at the Liffey in the dark.Darker than your eyes…
Philomena Shames Catholic Church
Philomena Shames Catholic Church
Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The…
Gordon K. Jones
Gordon K. Jones
Gordon K. Jones is an author who has had two books published, non-fiction Defending the Inland…
The Gum-Gum Trees
The Gum-Gum Trees
This is a fairytale about three sister fairies introduced in Land of the Fairies before at…
Bird Song in Mariupol
Bird Song in Mariupol
Walking out on a glorious spring day
Bird song fills the air above my head
Amsterdam is…
Deadly Preparations
Deadly Preparations
“No, no, no, no, NO!” Gerant roared in frustration. He walked away in a huff, red-faced and…
Unplanned Rendezvous Between Strangers
Rendezvous Between Strangers
Just as the school year started, the month of August was nearing its end. The year…
Nick’s Favorite Toys
Nick's Favorite Toys
A little boy who loved his collection of soldiers was no longer a little boy. Now a grown…
Go Away Rain!
Go Away Rain
For the first time in almost seven years, I was alone after sending my husband off to work and both…