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False Dawn
Middle of the night
and the horizon is
a red smear
that mocks the rising sun
Clouds form horrid faces
that cry in silent agony
as wind rips away
the spectral flesh
Vaporous fingers
clutch at the moon
and barely touch the man’s pale face
before dissolving empty-handed
into space
You tell me we are tied to nature
like a child in the womb
Not certain I believe this
I search your face
your eyes
for traces of the pain
Fiction
Marilyn's Last Summer
Two young girls meet and bond in the days following the death of Marilyn Monroe in the novella that leads this collection. Four more stories explore life's big and little challenges...from facing domestic upheaval to choosing just the right birthday gift. Visit my Author Page and watch for free promotions.
The Haunting of Angels Lake
Local legend has it that Angels Lake is haunted by the ghost of a woman who committed suicide in the placid waters. Theatrical legend has it that Shakespeare’s Macbeth brings tragedy to any troupe that performs it. But that doesn’t a stop Roy and Eve Sheridan from choosing “The Scottish Play” as the inaugural offering when they turn their century-old family farm into a regional theater. Visit my Author Page and watch for free promotions.
Finishing it Off on Green Street
It was the late 1950s, a time when a man’s home was his castle and a woman was mainly the castle’s keeper. But on Green Street, some things were different. "Finishing it Off on Green Street" leads this collection of four short stories that explore relationships, problems, hopes, and a few fantasies. Visit my Author Page and watch for free promotions.
The Orphans of Avon
Five short stories highlight the lives of children during a life-changing summer, a divorced man's journey of discovery, a mother and daughter's memories of a long-ago train trip, a sheltered girl seeking to break away from her routine life, and a brother and sister hoping to end a lifetime of rivalry. Visit my Author Page and watch for free promotions.
The Unbearable Likeness of Bean
Four short stories take a light look at romantic meetings and mishaps. Available on Amazon kindle. Visit my Author Page and watch for free promotions.
The Riches of Crummy Street
"The Riches of Crummy Street" leads a trio of stories about friendships, problems, and secrets. Visit my Author Page and watch for free promotions.
The Luck of the One-Sixteenth Irish
A trio of short stories about luck, dreams, and the magic that can find its way into any life. Available on Amazon kindle. Visit my Author Page and watch for free promotions.