A touch of passion within, Cloaked in innocent white… Petals look ready to spin, On this flower so bright… Greets the world in the morning, Carries you through the day… Then leaves you in forlorning, When winter comes to stay. A little lamenting of the lack of such pretty flowers throughout the winter. There is,Continue reading “A Touch of Passion (poem)”
Author Archives: Jim Sponseller
Halloween Challenge, Day 9: Zombie Divorce (story)
“Thank you for joining us, Mr. Festermeyer. Before we get started can I get you something to drink, maybe a snack from our tray here?” “Braaiiinnsss“, is all he said. “Well, we haven’t any of those here. Why don’t we go ahead and get started. Ms. Festermeyer here has laid out her requests in thisContinue reading “Halloween Challenge, Day 9: Zombie Divorce (story)”
Halloween Challenge, Day 8: Headless Horseman (opinion)
The prompt for Day 8 of the 31 Days of Halloween writing challenge by Fluture is to re-write your favorite Halloween story. Please do join in! My favorite story for this season is the tale of the Headless Horseman. Told well first I believe, by Washington Irving in his story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow[amazon.com]”.Continue reading “Halloween Challenge, Day 8: Headless Horseman (opinion)”
Maple Magic (poem)
The moment right, the time is here… The day alight, the sky is clear… The sun, it sets, a golden hue… This tree begets, a wondrous view… Orange and gold, they are not faint… The colors bold, as if in paint… Maple magic, to close the day… No things tragic, I hope and pray. ©Continue reading “Maple Magic (poem)”