The tree trunk twisted counter-clockwise Thick bark spiraling upwards Age tired branches above Tended to finally fail under the weight of rain It reminded everyone of the Venus de Milo Twisting in the same direction Old beyond what anyone could fathom Having seen more than…

Build for me the fanciest sleeves any audience member ever could dream Apply on my arms the thickest foundation any artist ever could spray on me

Preaching tenderness he smiled at her, steaks on grill now picnic for one – Mark L. Lucker © 2022 http://lrd.to/sxh9jntSbd

An uncanny friendship between two women Bonded through pain and suffering Eventually, they escaped, but how and when

I told myself I’d never again open my heart or let someone in. But you came knocking at my door. And my spirit whispered ”try once more.” I flung open the door— a trust fall without fear. You strode into my heart. I’m so glad…

Ooh! Is that a gator there, waiting to be fed? A pile of fish to the other side writhing like ancient snakes. It’s a party! On both sides of the divide. Better hide! Better hide! Lest you be gator bait!

Hobbits famously tell of their dietary habits especially mornings most definitely second breakfast Not living in a cozy shire nor having large fairly hairy feet I can still speak to the efficacy of breakfast two For second breakfast simply put is actually fifth coffee or…

I didn’t know if I would find you I wasn’t sure either Were you hurt? Yes But let’s not discuss this now I missed you And I you I need you close to me I am here

Estate The grand hall was overwhelming With its arched walkways looming The path to the ballroom was still And chilled like winter despite the date The footsteps echoed on stone tile I could not help but wonder while I walked through this grand estate If…

It’s sub-conscious, no one deliberately thinks this way but it is a narrative that cannot be changed until it is changed by force Until it is thrust in front of us and our world come shattering around us like a glass house wherein someone we…