Into the Gray – Flash Fiction

Into the Gray I sit by the window looking outside.  The dawn has barely broken, and a fine mist is suspended just above the lake’s surface. The silence of the morning has an eerie feel to it.  The sun yet to show itself, hidden by the foreboding still-dark clouds. Having barely slept my eyes are sore.  Puffy bags haveContinue reading “Into the Gray – Flash Fiction”

Solitary Man

Solitary Man I am haunted by your words That lay heavy on my heart We are only as strong as the miles between us Destined to be apart There is a sense of dislocation I am an empty vessel With all the hangover and none of the buzz All these things I wrestle Reflecting onContinue reading “Solitary Man”

White Lady of Kinsale – Poem of the Month – November 2018

White Lady of Kinsale The moon had risen in the black sky Giving an ethereal luminescence Silver shimmering ripples on the lake Magical in its quivering quintessence The place of myths and legends Mystery suspended in the cool night air A white vision stands at water’s edge A commanding presence with her long hair TheContinue reading “White Lady of Kinsale – Poem of the Month – November 2018”

Smoke

He slowly rowed the small boat to the middle of the lake never saying where he was going Just knowing what to take Peace and solitude It was a favorite way to escape He went quietly without a sound his plan taking shape No one around to question his actions No fear of his daughterContinue reading “Smoke”