What Do You Want Me to Say

In this quiet room where love once lived,
Silence now speaks louder than words ever could.
The air heavy with…

easily forgivable, so unforgivable

A smallish poem about love and betrayal

Literalville (XVI)

Derek’s posture sagged, burdened by their fruitless search, as he aimlessly sent a pebble skittering down the path. The day…

Poetry

No Hope for Recovery

Addiction’s shadow looms large

Literalville (XIX)

As the sun dipped below the horizon, its last rays cast a dramatic orange glow, spotlighting Chief Miller as he strode out of…

Literalville (XXIII)

Derek’s feet trembled as he felt the ground shake, and he quickly covered his ears in response to a deafening roar that…

Literalville (XV)

Sam’s restlessness grew as Derek and Donna rummaged through the dimly lit adult store. Eager for a change of scenery, she…

4–5–9–5–4, XV

Invisible to outsiders

Shrouded in silent shadow

Literalville (XXIV)

Derek tightly gripped the broken piece of wood, his knuckles turning pale as his heart raced. The sound of the monsters’ low…

Literalville (XXII)

Derek’s chest rose and fell, his pounding heart drowned out by the overwhelming noise of the tornado tearing through…