When Brad’s sedan broke down, he thought about what car he wanted to buy next. He had recently gotten into crafting coffee tables for a hobby, and having a vehicle with a big open trunk would be perfect if he began taking commissions. After he drove home his new Chevy pickup, his uncle happened to … Continue reading A Brand New Chevrolet
Loose Laces
Maria’s fingers were cold and she was slowly losing the feeling in them, so she stuck them in her jacket pockets to slightly warm them as she muttered miserably that she should have dug her cotton gloves out from the depths of her dresser after all; she hadn’t expected the cold weather to arrive just … Continue reading Loose Laces
Canadian Strength
Although I may bethe one saying "Sorry"when youaccidentallybump into me, A classic Canadian,I am not the one who accepts being gaslit into apologizing when you step in shit; A strong woman.
Guards on Duty
The balloons swayed from the bumper, seemingly cheerful, to the muffled loud music. However, their eyes were slightly narrowed, scanning the parking lot for danger. “Attention, squad,” the commander said, his face grim, “We have a drunkard stumbling out of the east entrance.” The fellow zigzagged across the parking lot, seemingly towards the Honda Civic, … Continue reading Guards on Duty
Ephemeral
Rainbow Stunning vistaBetween the clouds and treesVibrant hues that fade as you takePictures
When Bubbles Pop
Sometimesthe bubbly smiling girlturns quietExhausted from her platonic friendship being once again opportunistically taken advantage of Burnt outfrom being co-opted as the manic pixie dream girlfriend in a non-existentrelationship Sometimesthe girl withthe guardedheart sighs Yet again breaking a heart and a friendshipYet again breaking a greedy heart and an unequal friendship She owes nothingShe will … Continue reading When Bubbles Pop
Inspired by; Not based upon
Some real life circumstancesDraw in a poet's glances That type of surveillanceInspires poetic comeuppanceThen other memories take tractionThe original inspiration a mere fractionThus forming a level of abstraction That doesn't expect any personal reactionSo before you assume my culpability In writing distinctly about you, a liabilityI advise you don't discount my capabilityOf expertly citing deniable … Continue reading Inspired by; Not based upon
Baby Gibbon
Mama swings Branch to branchBaby taps one branch Runs across the grassTo tap the other Mama eats lunch Baby climbs the tree Just above Mama's headStands and tumbles Off Mama's shoulders Baby swings Around the tree Climbs intoMama's lap A quick cuddleJumps up Swings around The tree trunk Some more Papa swings Onto the branch … Continue reading Baby Gibbon
Swim Team Tryouts
A plate of dinner was waiting on the counter for Alex when he came home, which he put in the microwave while waving bye to Jordan and his mom through the kitchen window. “How did the team tryouts go?” asked Alex’s mom, putting down her Sudoku puzzle and walking over for a conversation. “I bet … Continue reading Swim Team Tryouts
The Band
Keagan fidgeted with the band holding the bundle of brand new books together, hoping that he had purchased the correct set for his upcoming university course, while waiting for his friend to arrive at their meeting spot outside of the campus store. Lucas, in the midst of a band of excited first years that he … Continue reading The Band
Elderberry Tea 