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Clarence and the Dead

2007-05-12T20:36:45-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Supernatural
English, Rated: T
Sci-Fi
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,890, Reviews: 3, Complete

A new story with an old name. A sister grieves when a boy named Clarence mysteriously brings death on those around him, challenging the most basic ideas of her not so far in the future world. Inspired by the feel of Philip K. Dick's prose.

Four Rules for Surviving High School

2005-08-31T09:04:23-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Essay
English, Rated: K
Humor
Chapters: 3, Words: 1,671, Reviews: 23, Complete

An assignment for creative writing: to write an essay for eighth graders explaining four of your own rules for surviving high school. It's rather funny, I dare say. THIS IS FOR HUMOR VALUE! Sheesh.

Syllabic Poetry

2005-08-01T20:30:05-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Haiku
English, Rated: K
Poetry
Chapters: 10, Words: 1,170, Reviews: 23, Complete

(Formerly The Complete Haiku) UPDATED AUGUST 1 2005 - A collection of all the short syllabic poetry I've written-haiku, senryu, tanka, cinquain, etc.

Comma Splice

2005-07-11T13:12:23-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Essay
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 676, Reviews: 4, Complete

As writers, sometimes we have to bend the rules of English to really convey a meaning-and nobody can tell me otherwise.

We Imagine

2005-06-06T18:58:19-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Friendship
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 204, Reviews: 2, Complete

A bit about friendship by post or internet, and how anything could be true of someone you haven't met. This is from last year. :)

Love Song for a Little Prince

2005-05-12T19:24:34-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 152, Reviews: 1, Complete

Based on Langston Hughes' Juke Box Love Song, and uses a lot of elements from a story called The Little Prince (which helps a lot in really getting this at all)

We Three Kings of Orient Are

2005-03-23T16:24:09-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Religion
English, Rated: K+
Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 151, Reviews: 3, Complete

K+ for spirituality which not all may agree with. This is a found poem-I've recycled and rearranged the words of the popular Christmastime tune We Three Kings of Orient Are in a retelling of Jesus' birth and rebirth.

The Big Things

2005-03-23T16:19:38-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 246, Reviews: 4, Complete

Everyone appreciates the big things...but how about these?

Morning Dilemma?

2005-02-04T15:46:22-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 144, Reviews: 1, Complete

So many decisions in the morning...but some things go without saying. A personal poem with attitude. Hehe.

Straight Lines

2005-01-23T17:40:38-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Young Adult
English, Rated: K
Spiritual/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 540, Reviews: 3, Complete

Let's run away... Poetry in prose, of sorts.

White Room

2005-01-16T15:54:32-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 247, Reviews: 2, Complete

About someone who breaks the cycle, you could say.

Run

2004-12-28T13:40:51-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K
Supernatural/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 293, Reviews: 3, Complete

About doing what it takes to reach your goal, against the odds, and giving your all. But perhaps you can discover your own meaning. Free verse.

Sun Cycle

2004-11-14T13:08:20-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Nature
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 153, Reviews: 2, Complete

One great big metaphor! I like this one.

My Gift

2004-09-21T18:32:52-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K+
Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 304, Reviews: 4, Complete

(The Gods Shall Sing of Him) PG just because of religious references. I'm kind of tying love to my faith as a Christian here.

Everything

2004-09-04T14:47:51-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 144, Reviews: 2, Complete

Perhaps he isn't so contradictory after all. Free verse, like usual.

The Stake

2004-06-11T14:41:48-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: T
Drama/Adventure
Chapters: 3, Words: 3,737, Reviews: 3, Complete

T for mature and sexual themes (nothing explicit). On one of his many travels, Joseph stays the night in a strange town where he must save a young woman from a terrible fate. Very different from my usual work.

I Will

2004-06-08T11:15:37-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 82, Reviews: 6, Complete

This is me, and if you don't like it, tough. Basically. LOL :) This is a shorty, but it gets the point across, I'd say.

And So Begins the End

2004-05-13T13:53:40-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Horror
English, Rated: M
Supernatural/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,366, Reviews: 7, Complete

Rated M for perhaps more-than-mild violence. Recently revised and reissued, this is what actually happened the day Tori's mother was murdered. Ties in with my other stories about Tori, but stands on its own.

Sunshowers

2004-05-10T21:35:55-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Nature
English, Rated: K
Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 168, Reviews: 9, Complete

A little love theme for a magic moment. I've always loved it when it rains and shines at once...

Revolution to the Origin

2004-05-10T21:33:24-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Nature
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 197, Reviews: 3, Complete

Written for English class...stole the title from Phantasy Star Online music. Actually it doesn't reflect me at all but seems very peaceful...

That Feeling

2004-05-10T21:29:31-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 214, Reviews: 2, Complete

You know that feeling that you want something but you don't know what? That's what this is about. :)

Fear for Salvation

2004-05-08T19:03:02-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Supernatural
English, Rated: K+
Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 714, Reviews: 1, Complete

K+ for religious references and slight horror. Another story about the not-so-famous Toralyn Raiden, half-demon, half-human. She woke up from a nightmare-but is it really a reflection of reality?

A House Divided

2004-05-08T18:11:49-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 180, Reviews: 3, Complete

Inspired somewhat by Lincoln's famous quote. Applied to a relationship problem; short, sweet. Free verse.

Compensated

2003-12-31T09:35:05-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 268, Reviews: 2, Complete

Sort of like a sequel to my previous poem 'Compensation'. Same subject, different way of telling it-the way you have to take the good with the bad.

Stella By Moor

2003-09-14T07:14:27-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 794, Reviews: 4, Complete

A father who's been imprisoned for six years longs to see his daughter; this is pretty short. Stole the title from a Cowboy Bebop song. *g*

But

2003-07-30T05:36:22-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 153, Reviews: 10, Complete

This is sort of a comparison of who I am seen as and who I am as being one and the same, and that's why I'm different from others.

To The World

2003-04-25T20:44:53-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 138, Reviews: 6, Complete

There are no words to express love--when written, this was attributed to romantic love. But I think it can be more broad than that. : )

Something to Say

2003-03-15T18:17:21-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 187, Reviews: 9, Complete

A choice I made, the reason I don't write so much anymore. Not much else to say about it; free verse.

The Fearless Man

2003-02-26T07:50:24-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 273, Reviews: 14, Complete

My philosophy of why there is no such thing as a fearless man.

No Words

2003-02-20T20:05:07-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 273, Reviews: 5, Complete

Kind of a sappy poem about why I've never written a poem for my boyfriend. lol yes, ironic; sort of hard to explain.

Lose My Spark

2003-02-20T20:02:45-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 404, Reviews: 8, Complete

'Accustomed to the darkness / Afraid to show the light-- / I feared it be inadequate, / I feared it be too bright,'...that's my summary. lol :)

Black and White

2003-02-20T19:46:46-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Friendship
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 9, Complete

As the title sort of suggests, this is a real short rant (in poem form!) about racism. I thought I wanted to say something profound for my 100th overall post.

Leftover Popcorn

2003-02-19T19:14:24-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Humor/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 703, Reviews: 4, Complete

A seven-year-old child goes to bed after a movie with thoughts of the leftover snacks in the morning...just a short, cute thing. lol :)

Spoke the Liar

2002-10-26T13:48:24-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Supernatural
English, Rated: K
Drama/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 690, Reviews: 3, Complete

Based on Terra Tigra's poem of the same name. A man of many sins faces a revelation--in a literal and rather unusual way. Will it change him? (Can you tell who's the narrator?) This is extremely short.

Venerable Rock

2002-10-25T17:03:05-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 234, Reviews: 6, Complete

This was written by Hida Tsuzua (a friend), who asked me to post it for him. It's really excellent, be sure to read it!

Perfectionist

2002-10-19T18:39:09-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K+
Fantasy
Chapters: 1, Words: 373, Reviews: 10, Complete

K+ for a single mild swear word, but it's necessary for a little bit of a pun I use. It's kind of a fantasy thing but...oh read it and find out XD

I Am A Sadist

2002-10-17T08:59:21-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K+
Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 273, Reviews: 9, Complete

Another one-sided love thing, but it's not the usual I-love-you-but-you-don't-care. K+ for a sort of...suggestive theme, if one takes it that way.

Too

2002-10-17T08:56:47-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 8, Complete

This is, in a word, strange. o_O Very short, kind of a one-sided love thing. A little bit of strange rhyming and line break placement here, so beware ^^;

Knives

2002-09-26T17:05:10-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: T
Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 622, Reviews: 28, Complete

Suicide is NOT a good idea...life can be good, you just have to ride out the bad. This is my story and reasons, in short-T for suicide themes.

He Talked of Life

2002-09-26T13:31:12-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Spiritual
English, Rated: K+
Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,392, Reviews: 9, Complete

K+ for the story being based on religious ideas (Christian). I can't say much, but it's from the viewpoint of a woman named Diana in New Testament Biblical times.

The Ferryman

2002-09-21T12:37:16-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Mythology
English, Rated: K
Supernatural/Mystery
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,606, Reviews: 4, Complete

Have to know a bit about Greek mythology for this--not much, and it's explained at the end anyhow. About a young Greek who all of a sudden finds himself in another world...sort of. A little grim but nothing awful.

Matters

2002-09-14T18:10:13-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Friendship
English, Rated: K
General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 330, Reviews: 5, Complete

Could be either friendship or love, I think. Supposed to deal with the differences between boys and girls (for school) but it didn't really work out that way. Title has two meanings. Again.

A Socratic Commentary on Evil

2002-09-01T06:44:55-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 262, Reviews: 7, Complete

The title makes this poem sound much more artsy and important than it actually is; it's just a thought on evil in the world, without the angst/depression. It rhymes!

Jacket

2002-09-01T06:42:20-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
School
English, Rated: K
Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 382, Reviews: 4, Complete

(Weather or Not) Not exactly about school, but deals with it. Originally written for now-obsolete Gods and Goddesses contest. Graduation theme; I've got a double-meaning pun too. ^^ Free verse.

Nostalgia

2002-09-01T06:39:39-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K+
Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 179, Reviews: 5, Complete

K+ for one word generally accepted as a swear. I don't usually use them, but you know how it goes. This is mostly a warning to myself; you'd have to read to find out. Free verse.

Alive and Well

2002-08-18T13:22:27-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Drama/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 419, Reviews: 7, Complete

This one I started one day, waited for a certain event, then finished afterward, this is basically what the title says, only with an extended metaphor. *shrug*

Rosin Up That Memory

2002-08-10T11:17:51-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K+
Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,880, Reviews: 2, Complete

hates titles K+ for some description of a car crash. A fiddler tries to discover the reason behind a nightmare, and the song he plays leads him to a painful memory and resolution of the past. Makes more sense when you read it, though ;

Perspective

2002-08-07T12:44:39-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 351, Reviews: 7, Complete

(In the Long Run) This is a pretty, um...linear poem that presents the concepts of past, present, and future in a way similar to that found in 'A Poet I Am', with some hope for the future.

Stardust Memories

2002-08-01T12:47:49-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,654, Reviews: 6, Complete

At long last, something other than a poem! It's about a girl named Sabrina who's moved away from her friends and home...these are her thoughts. Just some light reading. ^_^

Strings

2002-08-01T12:41:58-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 10, Complete

Guitar thoughts, in an brief but original style if I do say so myself...self-explanatory (make sure you read the A/N, however), four lines, free verse.

Remember

2002-08-01T12:40:07-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Friendship
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 8, Complete

It's a poem I wrote for my friend when she moved away, and revisited (but didn't edit) when I myself moved away from home and the people I love. This one means a lot to me.

Wiseman's Complaint

2002-07-31T17:42:00-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Humor
English, Rated: K
Humor/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 187, Reviews: 4, Complete

Just some random medieval humor. It's not my best work, in my opinion, but it's rather amusing. :) Fun with humorous rhymes! (Silverstein forever! ^_~)

Crystal Shards

2002-07-31T17:29:34-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 116, Reviews: 6, Complete

A three-verse series of analogies more or less about being in love, or having a crush. Spurred by video games (specifically N64 Kirby: The Crystal Shard) mixed with boy-induced mood swings. Hmm...

Last Line

2002-07-25T22:51:51-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 223, Reviews: 7, Complete

Inspired by a poem called "It's all true" by Serene Astra (on the site). This is sort of about writer's block, in a way...but with a twist. ^^ It's another free verse.

Over Diamonds

2002-07-16T21:05:03-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 109, Reviews: 9, Complete

A shorty, this one's a little speculation about love. Meh, nothing really astronomically ostentatious. ;) Free verse. By the way, don't take it as being sick, I wasn't trying for that.

Michael's Decree

2002-06-29T18:19:00-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K+
Supernatural/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 687, Reviews: 13, Complete

K+ for having religious figures. Formerly titled 'Michael and Lucifer'. The Archangel and Satan argue over the outcome of a certain situation...wink It rhymes!

I Never Knew

2002-06-29T17:06:21-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 391, Reviews: 6, Complete

"I never knew the world was so big / until I looked around / and you weren't there"...etc. It rhymes, but sometimes in odd places. @_@ Old idea, new poem. :)

Insane Need

2002-06-29T17:02:37-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 201, Reviews: 4, Complete

Just this sudden urge I used to get every now and then. @_@ It's kinda weird, actually. I can't tell you without giving it away. ^_^ Kinda cute. Free verse!

Tantalus

2002-06-27T18:49:15-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 346, Reviews: 2, Complete

Usual sort of theme; has its roots, this time, in Greek mythology. [Read the A/N] Rather short compared to other recent works. Free verse.

Ripple

2002-06-09T08:38:17-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 629, Reviews: 5, Complete

More figurative speech here, this time with raindrops. ^_^; (There should be a category for metaphors. --; ) My last post before vacation! Free verse.

If It Doesn't

2002-06-06T17:44:09-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 140, Reviews: 7, Complete

A letting-go poem. Message in a bottle theme (not the movie, btw)...:) It's kinda neat.

Good Verse Is Evil

2002-06-05T13:39:27-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Humor
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 129, Reviews: 9, Complete

Four 'lines' all about this one silly little poetry pun I thought up five minutes before posting this! Lol, just a smile-inducer. ;)

A Poet I Am

2002-06-04T20:05:06-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 544, Reviews: 11, Complete

What it means to me to be a writer. ^_^ Three verses, not too long. It does have rhyming, but not all of it; so I guess it's free verse. Enjoy!

Three Harsh Words

2002-06-03T12:12:49-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,973, Reviews: 8, Complete

(From Me To You) Both sides of a story, you could say; formatted strangely. I guess I'm going through an experimental time. It's only half what you think it is!! Oh just look. lol ^_^

Stage

2002-06-01T21:18:10-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 403, Reviews: 9, Complete

(Just Another Love Poem) An indirect mockery of the way adults seem to think my emotions are born simply from teenage "phases"; basically, anyway. Free verse.

Pandemonium

2002-05-26T19:53:34-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: T
Horror/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 830, Reviews: 7, Complete

(The Circle) Really demonic angsty stuff here, not suitable for younger audiences, I guess. I just let my dark thoughts flow, and this is what came of it. Kinda long and...circular; free verse.

Veil of Ice

2002-05-24T09:44:40-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 648, Reviews: 7, Complete

Tried something new here! Blank verse with 6 syllables/line, no rhyming this time. More metaphors involving ice and memories. Oo yeah, gotta love the surprise. *rolls eyes*

Mean to Me

2002-05-14T11:09:17-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 346, Reviews: 10, Complete

I don't know about the genre. A reversal of attitudes is all I could say without giving it away. It's no exception to my obsession with dual-meaning titles, either. *grin* Free verse.

Minami no Otome: The Southern Maiden

2002-05-13T16:11:45-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K+
Adventure/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,551, Reviews: 5, Complete

The start of what I hope will be a long story! Bounty hunters, assassins, and pirates, yay! ^_~ A modest start; tell me what you think so far!! Rating may rise later.

Fun with Prophecy!

2002-05-13T15:56:16-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K+
Mystery/Suspense
Chapters: 3, Words: 897, Reviews: 10, Complete

*UPDATED MAY 13, 2002* Woohoo! ^_^ PG cause one of em involves murder. Sometimes instead of regular poetry I write fictional prophetic pieces; I've collected all of them here.

Left

2002-05-09T18:52:53-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 514, Reviews: 7, Complete

More of the usual memory-driven angst, for the most part. Done for creative writing class (in about twenty minutes' time) so it's not my best work. But it's not bad. ^_^

Painting the Rainbow

2002-05-01T19:54:05-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K
Fantasy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 616, Reviews: 10, Complete

Dripping with imagery, folks!! ^_^ Kind of a new perspective on a rainbow's "formation"--it's a mythical sort of thing about someone painting it. Tried a brand-new rhyme/rhythm scheme here!

You Are

2002-05-01T19:52:11-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 295, Reviews: 6, Complete

It's a sort of comparison--what he was to me then and what he is to me now. Not much else to say!

A Wonderful Life

2002-04-28T14:07:30-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 354, Reviews: 7, Complete

Something happened to me just the other day and I felt I had to write about it--I stopped everything I was doing. =) It turned out pretty neat. Part free verse, part rhyming.

Ask

2002-04-24T14:35:21-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 314, Reviews: 7, Complete

Reaching out for a person to ask what's wrong--that's about accurate. It's the same person mentioned in my previous poem, "Check."

Hypocrite

2002-04-24T14:31:55-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K+
Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 380, Reviews: 8, Complete

(I Always Say) K+ just for a bit of self-bashing. Nothing serious. This was to vent a little bit of my guilt-you'd have to read to know.

Wishing Well

2002-04-22T15:01:18-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 320, Reviews: 6, Complete

Semi-metaphorical poem, more or less about wishing for something. The usual memory-driven angst I put out. ^_^;

Of Ice

2002-04-10T15:32:07-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,065, Reviews: 8, Complete

A free verse story mainly about the pain of someone's memory. True story, somewhat of a sequel to "Aloha".

Missing You

2002-04-10T15:30:47-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 305, Reviews: 8, Complete

Comparing three hundred miles away with being three inches away and scared. You'll have to read to know what I mean. Not overly angsty, but rueful.

Dedra

2002-04-10T15:28:54-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Friendship
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 209, Reviews: 3, Complete

This is about a dear friend of mine--one from home in Florida whom I miss very much, and one way in which she helped me. ^_^ An older work, but pretty good.

Aloha

2002-03-23T18:56:43-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,135, Reviews: 19, Complete

This is a completely true story, set in free verse, about a semi-typical day in 8th grade science class... (check the genre, though) Both the A/N and the poem itself are long, accounting for the number of words. Very personal...

Punctuation

2002-03-21T19:39:22-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 245, Reviews: 8, Complete

Ever notice how punctuation has so many double meanings? Borders on humor and angst, sort of. Most of the word count is made up of A/N, it's pretty short in actuality. Free verse.

Before I Fall Asleep

2002-03-21T17:31:56-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance/Fantasy
Chapters: 1, Words: 175, Reviews: 10, Complete

Refusal to sleep, with a relatively interesting twist. I reused a line I liked from "Project" because, well--I liked it. ^_^

In My Mind

2002-03-21T17:28:59-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 131, Reviews: 11, Complete

"I dare you, / Lie to me again.": the first two lines. Free verse. Just read it, I can't summarize for beans.

Project

2002-03-21T17:26:35-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K
Romance/Fantasy
Chapters: 1, Words: 320, Reviews: 6, Complete

A daydream sort of thing. The title is more or less explained within the poem, so you'll have to read to find out. :p lol ^_^

Reflection

2002-03-20T16:21:02-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 174, Reviews: 9, Complete

Mirror and memories. Extremely mild angst. The theme is obviously sad, but it's no seriously theatrical matter, I don't think. I'm rather proud of this one. :)

I Owe It To Me

2002-03-20T16:18:01-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 164, Reviews: 7, Complete

An inner dilemma between the one the speaker loves and the one who loves the speaker...not necessarily me. *hack cough* Assumed to be told to the former of the two.

Hero

2002-03-20T16:15:27-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Fantasy/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 301, Reviews: 4, Complete

(When I Grow Up) Embraces a heavy Shel Silverstein influence. It's more or less about the dreams of a small boy, actually.

Without You

2002-03-20T16:14:04-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 126, Reviews: 1, Complete

It's sort of cute, for the most part self-explanatory. Title (though common, I know) came from a Dixie Chicks song.

Noodle

2002-03-20T16:12:48-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Humor
English, Rated: K
Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 183, Reviews: 3, Complete

Actually this was mostly my siblings. You know when you get a noodle all stuck up against your palate when you're eating? Ugh! Well that's what this is about. lol...

Coping

2002-03-20T16:11:14-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 141, Reviews: 2, Complete

A midnight thought about dealing with pain. Nothing much, but at least it isn't depressing. ^_^

Temperature

2002-03-18T20:20:48-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Romance/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 71, Reviews: 3, Complete

It'll explain itself. "Finding the right guy is like..." etc. Concise, contains analogy. Free verse.

Michael, Michael

2002-03-18T20:17:53-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 213, Reviews: 2, Complete

Kind of a venture into what may be called 'lyrical poetry'. I think it was late at night listening to my radio. I dunno, just read it, I guess; it has rhyme and rhythm. Be warned: LOTS of repetition.

Long Wait

2002-03-18T20:10:40-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 132, Reviews: 1, Complete

Something I typed up in a hurry just to ventilate some a' them moody-blues you know. :)

Welcome to the Graveyard

2002-03-18T20:07:23-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General/Mystery
Chapters: 1, Words: 196, Reviews: 3, Complete

Philosophical Moment™ about the dead as opposed to the living (-_-; bad summary, I know). Something I wrote in a depressed mood one night...dunno how to classify.

A World Without You

2002-03-17T12:13:12-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 324, Reviews: 4, Complete

It sort of explains itself once you read it--the title sums it up.

Save Me

2002-03-17T12:08:13-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 334, Reviews: 3, Complete

Sort of an angsty poem about a nerve-racking pain, where the person who caused it is also the only one who can help you out of it. Seems so cliche. -_-;

Look

2002-03-17T12:01:08-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 187, Reviews: 2, Complete

I was angry with myself, perhaps the other party, for keeping me awake all night with wistful thoughts, so I wrote this.

Garden of Fire

2002-03-17T11:52:34-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 155, Reviews: 6, Complete

("Forget") I wrote it about wondering why I keep holding on to something I can never have again...written at midnight, so it might be semi-senseless.

Dust Bunnies

2002-03-16T08:01:55-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Humor
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 173, Reviews: 7, Complete

When you think of rabbits, don't you just think "WORLD DOMINATION"?! Neither do I, but I only got 4.5 hours of sleep the night before I wrote this. ^_~

Skirting the Mind

2002-03-14T20:12:12-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K+
Drama/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,234, Reviews: 1, Complete

In one word, erratic. A Friday afternoon glimpse into Tori's mind that summarizes her recurring predicament. K+ for the themes I use for Tori-just-in-case. (I'm really stretching it for titles, can you tell)

Best Friends Forever: A Tribute to Mina

2002-03-14T17:48:21-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Friendship
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 684, Reviews: 4, Complete

Written for a writing class in honor of one of the best friends I've ever had. :) 22 four-line rhyming verses, extremely long, especially by my standards. ^_^;

Promise

2002-03-12T18:30:40-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Angst/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 187, Reviews: 9, Complete

It kind of ties into the ever-popular "I-love-you-but-you-don't care" theme. I don't know if I'd call it angst, though. Eh, it's self-explanatory.

Just Bad

2002-03-12T18:23:23-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
Humor/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 147, Reviews: 2, Complete

It's simply a poem about a bad day I had last year. It was only second period, so I don't know if it really WAS a bad day or not. It's really a mockery--humor, not angst.

Compensation

2002-03-11T18:30:23-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 112, Reviews: 5, Complete

Spawned from one of my infamous Philosophical Moments™, this is about the balance of joy and sorrow in love. It's short, but has a very complex rhyme scheme.

A Shadow's Plea

2002-03-10T17:32:42-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K
Fantasy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 366, Reviews: 4, Complete

This is basically my fictional account of how shadows came to be. ^_^ It's very children's-story like, but I wouldn't really categorize it that way. Eh, read it, it's one of my own favorites. ^^

The Demon

2002-03-10T17:28:56-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Religion
English, Rated: K+
Fantasy/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 120, Reviews: 5, Complete

This is how I feel about my faith, how it seems to cause me pain but in the end saves me-and how thankful I am. :) K+ because not everyone believes as I do.

I Wanted To

2002-03-10T17:19:36-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 127, Reviews: 7, Complete

It's thinking about a kiss--sort of. I don't know how to describe this one. It's the first free verse I ever wrote by my own choice.

Random

2002-03-10T17:13:56-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Love
English, Rated: K
Fantasy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 141, Reviews: 5, Complete

I call it fantasy for no other reason than it's spacey. @_@ It's just what the title says--a random thought.

Reincarnation

2002-03-10T17:00:04-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 193, Reviews: 1, Complete

THIS IS NOT RELIGIOUS! Sheesh. Random thoughts on reincarnation, that's all. The title says it all, this time (and in one word! Astounding).

Times Like This

2002-03-10T16:53:43-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 112, Reviews: 4, Complete

A flash of philosophy one morning turned up with this poem.

Brink of the Fall

2002-03-10T16:48:42-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 132, Reviews: 3, Complete

It was just a thought and image about coincidence.

Song of Thunder

2002-03-09T17:03:47-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Biography
English, Rated: K+
Supernatural/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,200, Reviews: 3, Complete

Put simply, Tori contemplates her demonic past as she plays her guitar. It's character explanation/development all the way through. Rated PG as a just-in-case measure.

The Broken Heart

2002-03-08T21:31:47-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 126, Reviews: 5, Complete

The title says mostly everything. It's not a sad poem, although the name may make it seem that way.

Death Ray

2002-03-08T19:01:37-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 158, Reviews: 3, Complete

I wanted to write a poem called Death Ray--so I did. Kind of a cliche theme, I'll admit, but aren't they all by now?

Words That Rhyme With Monkey

2002-03-08T18:56:18-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
General/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 169, Reviews: 4, Complete

It's a very, shall we say, peculiar way to look at the "little things" that make living worthwhile.

The Letter Poem

2002-03-08T18:15:47-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Life
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 250, Reviews: 2, Complete

("Mike and His Bike") Every line starts with the same letter--that's all there is to it. =) Fun to write, actually...

The Funniest Thing

2002-03-08T17:48:31-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Humor
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 140, Reviews: 7, Complete

A very strange breakfast indeed. ^_^; It just came to me one morning, no explanation. *laughs* Read and find out what I'm talking about. ^_^

Check

2002-03-07T14:07:28-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
General
English, Rated: K
Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 182, Reviews: 5, Complete

It's called "Check" for the chess move--the chess theme came from a dream (don't ask). It's kind of a thank-you poem.

Nothing Glance

2002-03-06T17:35:32-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Supernatural
English, Rated: T
Horror/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,573, Reviews: 5, Complete

One of my more recent works, it involves demons and one girl's past. To say any more would give it away! T for being somewhat graphic...well, nothing small children should be thinking about. Beware religious elements!

Trojan Bunny

2002-02-24T16:59:33-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Humor
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 282, Reviews: 19, Complete

This is a play on the Trojan Horse myth--it makes my little bro crack up every time. =) I forgot exactly where I got the idea (NOT Monty Python!)...it's Silverstein-esque, so have fun. :)

Imagine

2002-02-07T14:08:05-08:00

Author: Mistress Jakira
Fantasy
English, Rated: K
General/Fantasy
Chapters: 1, Words: 153, Reviews: 14, Complete

Just something I wrote one day. It's mostly a personal commentary on the fantasy world I like to live in (unfortunately during school). As can be expected of my poetry, nothing deep, and it rhymes the whole way through. =)