Same Word by Liyona

"Clarence, I am thinking of a word that rhymes with memory..." Sharon leaned closer to the table. Clarence thoughtfully pondered the clue. "Darling, could you give me a bit more? How is it used in a sentence?" Sharon tilted her head to the side. She was thinking. "Sharon?" Clarence nudged again. He noticed how Sharon …

THROWBACK FRIDAY: Truth-Telling Tree, By Donna Matthews

Check out this tree. It's a truth-telling tree. See her colors? The deep magenta, the rosy pink, and almost white. The truth she's sharing is about you and me. I think we all agree, our integrity important. Our yesses yes and noes no. The self we present to the world is known as whole and …

We Come To Be

Recalling the Epictetus quote I read earlier this morning, I looked around the room of new college students, “No one comes to be what he is all at once.” Do you remember your 18-year-old self? 19? 20? I don’t. I know I was in college, but only because I understood it to be my next step of …

Anatomy of a Book: Choosing and Organizing Your Writing- Christine Ray

When I first contemplated choosing pieces and organizing them for Composition of a Woman, I naively thought it would be fairly quick and straightforward process.  I had recently served as the editor for an art show chapbook that included pieces from 12 very diverse girls and women and as the primary editor for Anthology Volume …

Anatomy of a Book: Choosing and Organizing Your Writing- Christine Ray

When I first contemplated choosing pieces and organizing them for Composition of a Woman, I naively thought it would be fairly quick and straightforward process.  I had recently served as the editor for an art show chapbook that included pieces from 12 very diverse girls and women and as the primary editor for Anthology Volume …

A Study in Hesitance- Michael Erickson

Now we stand on the edge of the world, Our backs to the setting sun. You’re here with me, Our hearts beating in time. We listen to one another breathe, Wishing we could hold one another. But fear has walled me up inside my head, And your smile fades as I turn away. With hands …

Lady Luck- Michael Erickson

I tried my luck today and used up all my bravery. You were standing by the lunch table looking at your phone with a big smile. With food tray in hand I walked right up to you, with a table between us. “Hi how are you today? You look great,” I said as your phone …

Pizza Girl- Michael Erickson

You were there watching me from your secret lair, Pizza Girl. A cove of pizza crust and sauce. I stood there passing food items over a scanner, a gawky uncoordinated youth. If only I had looked up, catching a glimpse of the Pizza Girl staring at me. But no, insistent customers continues shoving frozen peas …

Wheels of Thought- Michael Erickson

I can feel your eyes, They're staring at the back of my head. How round it must look, With those large dumbo ears. What possessed you to tap me on the shoulder. And ask me how I was? Your smile so like the summer sun, And eyes that pierced my soul. The wheels of thought …

Silent Spaces- Michael Erickson

I look into your eyes, Seeing a secret want. Like a book of wishes, I read your every word. The way you lean into me, All the want in the world held between your lips. Touch me with your skin, Whisper in my ear all of it. You’re tearing me apart, Standing there in silence. …