They could have been girls and boys
with dreams morphing into
... and from love.
Where erudition aspires
to reach for something more
than a cliché. You know,
the proverbial bar
always set higher.
But the egg never found her sperm.
Each month she dropped her half,
him and hers, into a sea of blood
now petrifying in a super absorbent
garbage dump, never sparked into life.
Snuffed beneath a mountain of hot dogs,
dog crap, kitty litter, paper, plastic....
It doesn’t matter,
in an anaerobic atmosphere
(yes, you are right, that is an oxymoron),
all life hardens... like lost thoughts on:
What is love?
'Better Without You'is a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of an affair, hidden secrets, and abuse. It also highlights a daughter's heartfelt journey as she cares for her mother who is battling dementia.
Five years have passed. The sequel to the award-winning Chapel of Eternal Love, this book revisits the same couples in the first book, and where the lives have taken them since they left the altar at The Chapel of Eternal Love
Deputy Dave Jenkins investigates the murder of local high school principal, Jerry Egge, but this is a multi-faceted novel that deals with spiritualism, romance, friendship, and children who fall through the cracks.
"Murder isn't usually this
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This poem struck a chord. The imagery within is vivid, yet stark...like the could have beens in life.
Cryssa
EDWIN
You write with passion and conviction here; strong, hard images appropriate and striking. Kudos!
John
fee
In Spirit,
Bear
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
harsh,sad,but fitting the topic. Good to see you;-)
Eileen