Welcome to My World
A dozen alarms echoed through the small vessel, and the console lights were blinking at an alarming rate. Avari scrambled to keep up, but there was nothing to be done. Her pod was going down, and, in the darkness of deep space, Avari would go with it. "Shit, shit, shit." She could see a planetoid … Continue reading Mermaids of Space
I love the smell of salami in the evening. It's rich, salty, and reminds me of a time when I was afraid of the person I am now. My date looks fabulous in his corduroy pants, Turtleneck sweater, black-rimmed glasses, And a bit of mustard in his beard. I order my sandwich and sit across … Continue reading A Quiznos Romance
Find your best whisk and combine Six egg yolks with some sugar. Blend them together until The pain begins to dissolve. Preheat your favorite oven Before adding sweetened lies That congeal within the bowl And scald your battered spirit. Line up your clean ramekins, Each one an empty vessel Ready to hold the … Continue reading How to make Crème brûlée
Just another weed in an overgrown yard Waiting for life’s lawnmower to run me down Like some toxic, gilled mushroom. But I have a secret that nobody knows. My roots go deep, deeper than they realize, And I will always return to myself. For the lambent light of the sun Shines through my yellow petals … Continue reading Self Portrait as a Dandelion
