Writing Prompt

He quickly shushed Anna. “Did you hear that?” Carl normally acted superstitious. He was a little too wary around phones, world knows why. Maybe it was the grumbling about “too much technology”. Unfortunately for him there were many phones in the world.

He wasn’t crazy, he was just a little more lost than he was 50 years ago. He really was a dear, giving hugs and rubbing his glasses fondly. He fo...

In the small town of Conyers, Georgia, on a stormy June 25th in 1997, a sense of anticipation hung in the air. Dark clouds loomed overhead, threatening to unleash a torrential downpour upon the town. The townsfolk hurried about their daily routines, seeking shelter from the impending heavy rain.

Meanwhile, in a cozy little house nestled on the outskirts of town, a young couple eagerly awaited the...

November 30, 1995

Heartwarming Acts of Kindness Illuminate the Santa Ana, California Community

By Vanessa Mahler

In a world often overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of daily life. The news is filled with violent crimes and horrific things happening in this city, this story is not like that. It’s the small act of kindness that has the power to bring the community together and illuminate the sp...

Mom was frowning. Remembering the words her Dad said. “I thought you were going to be the one.”

Broken bones will mend, but word-wounds

They ripple through time,

Inflicting pain for a lifetime,

Or, in my case, two.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can forever hurt me.

Nestled in Momma’s arms.

Just met her. Looking up into those eyes.

Feeling warm, but there’s a hint of cold. ...

it was a small place

nothing really to do

there was really only space

to go grab some food

everyone knew one another

“ hell you might have seen my brother. “

it’s place with grace

maybe not to you

but for the ones born and raised

it’s a dream come true....

I need water that moves

Not the still placid glass

That sits idly on top of a firm green earth

But currents that flow through my veins

And sources the power of meridians

I need water that breathes

Absorbing the impressions

Of the sentients alive

Dancing as it jumps from heart to heart

I need water that floods

Through and through

In my heart, soul and utter being.

I need water...

Frying potatoes and onions, crisp bacon, and strong coffee, the smells greeted Rev. Maasaki Stanley as he entered Little Al’s Diner. His generous stomach grumbled hello. Ruby gave him a friendly nod and gave his order to chef AJ.

With a newspaper under his arm and humming a jaunty tune, Maasaki headed for his favorite corner booth. He spied Simon Fleming sitting in his seat. The clergyman stood ...

‘Twas a sunny morning, the sky so blue

The birds atop branches, leaves dripping dew.

An idyllic scene sure to be followed by a perfect day

So blissful and quaint the milieu did not stay.

The birds ceased their merry chirps, the flowers their bonny nods

The rivers pounded rocks, the winds wailed to the gods.

The spirits and the elements in full-tilt disarray

What catastrophe could have caused s...

A stir awoke the city

A blanket of fog covers these hills

The mountain shook

Where all the animals were killed

Each day I plead insane

Picturing the sunshine

While singing in the rain

A perfect start

To a perfect end

Life has eaten me alive

Never to amend

While I am done picking up the pieces

The alarm bells start screaming

When will I be done swallowing the leaches?

Like a dog that’s tearing ...

Hot summer day

Do it my way

Early morning arrival

My day for survival

Los Angeles, California

No more waiting for yah

That day a baby came

Her life no longer the same

July 10th in the morning

I arrived with little warning

Tiny little bouncing baby

Morning hot and slightly hazy

Many years later no longer there

Funny, sad, I no longer care

Family went without a fight

No more discussion, I took fl...