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Fiction and Poetry


Fiction

I have not had any fiction short stories published.  Therefore, none appear here.  I may give up on a few in the near future and post them.  You will then know why they were rejected and think that I am a no talent hack.  The shoe may fit.

Poetry

My poetry is abysmal at best.  I have included some samples for you.

What I Have, I Give to You

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...You will have happiness and laughter

You will be able to trust in my love when you feel vulnerable

I will cherish everything that makes me adore you, even as we and our love age

I will forgive easily... Full Poem

Love's Journey

...Holding her hand, after so many years, still brings such happiness 

The warmth of his embrace still fills my soul

Her smile still stops the rain 

His laugh still chases away the gloom... Full Poem

 

The Transvestite in My Foyer

...You in your dress too short

Your legs crossed in a barely feminine manner

Your burnt orange colored wig sitting haphazardly on your dark brown hair

High heels dangling from your man-sized feet

Your face unshaven...  Full Poem

 

A Response to a Call for Themed Poetry

I was watching a baseball game when I saw it

A man kissing someone’s hand

It reminded me of that time in Guatemala

That time when I was eating sushi

Just had I finished my meal, when I saw a man kissing the hand of a bearded lady

That was my first time vomiting sushi...  Full Poem

 

The Old Man on the Mantle

...Here we sit again

Just you and me

You gaze sympathetically at me

Your hands caressing your chin as I naively try to understand life

I wonder what sage thoughts must be in your mind as you sit in your eternal crouch...  Full Poem

 

Fiction

Patiently waiting for publiction.

Poetry

What I Have, I Give to You

Love's Journey

The Transvestite in My Foyer

A Response to a Call for Themed Poetry


The Old Man on the Mantle

 

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