1. Prologue Number 1 reviews
A prologue I wrote for a story never written. It's a reflection on a loveless troubled teenage girl, a brief poetic backdrop to the enigma of her emotions. I wrote it a few months ago, but I'm just putting it up now. Please review; I would be most obliged Young Adult - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 672 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-2-08 - Published: 9-2-08
2. Dear Reverend » reviews
A short letter from imaginary serial killer George Paxton. I may add more to it later, but for now this is it. Horror - Fiction Rated: T - English - Crime/Horror - Chapters: 5 - Words: 2,182 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 9-2-08 - Published: 8-27-08
3. Accountants and trees reviews
A really random poem inspired by ee cummings. It may not seem to make much sense at first but there is some order; it's just difficult to find. I hope that you enjoy it. : Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 109 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-27-08 - Published: 8-27-08
4. Sunset on a Sunday
A poem about the fleetingness of that valuable emotion of happiness. It's a light poem that I wrote at a Sunday sunset, just thinking about how things work. Different from my darker work. Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 189 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 8-27-08 - Published: 8-27-08
5. Loneliness
Loneliness is the sound of a sad, muted piano..." Pretty self-explanatory if you just look at the title. A mid-sized rhyming poem about loneliness with a few good lines and a solid ending. Please review; it would be much appreciated. Thank you. Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 294 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 8-25-08 - Published: 8-25-08
6. Ms Wall reviews
Walking around my house one day, I fell in love with a wall." Writers block can create some pretty bizarre things, but needless to say, I like this. It's quite random, somewhat humorous and actually has a valuable lesson. Please review. Thank you all. Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 726 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-24-08 - Published: 8-24-08
7. Remembrance and Revery reviews
I rather like this poem, especially the last stanza. Talks about how almost anything can remind you of someone in the past that you long to forget. A somewhat tragic but melodious and sweet poem. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 250 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-21-08 - Published: 8-21-08
8. Passing Thoughts reviews
Simply that, passing thoughts about love and rejection as one's thoughts ebb and flow in the evening. Please review. Thank you Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 205 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-21-08 - Published: 8-21-08
9. Colors of the Ink reviews
An interesting little poem about a slight conflict of general emotion and colors. Reflective, free-verse, and true. Please review; I would very much appreciate it. Thank you. Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 274 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-17-08 - Published: 8-17-08
10. Notes in the gloom reviews
A narrator hears music in the night on his way home. This short work is a bit of a parable, and if you ignore the stalker-ish overtones, the messages may be pretty clear. Other than that it is also an interesting little tale. Please review. Thanks! Complete - Young Adult - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Mystery/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 801 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-9-08 - Published: 8-9-08
11. A Simple Rain
A symbolic poem of human nature and its struggling condition against itself and the world around it, or just a poem about a very bizarre rain. Either one is a bit hard to find. Please review, 'twould be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 145 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 8-5-08 - Published: 8-5-08
12. Battlefield reviews
A grim portrait of a battlefield and the futility of both peace an war. Complete - War - Fiction Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 133 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 8-5-08 - Published: 8-5-08
13. Two Parting Sonnets for my Love reviews
Title says it all: the ineffectual, pitiful salvo of words resulting from wounded pride and rejected love that never really started. Pun on both meanings of love, emotion and person. Please review; I very much appreciate it. Thank you Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 240 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 8-3-08 - Published: 8-3-08
14. A Quiet Ode reviews
A somewhat humorous and consoling poem that I wrote for a quiet friend that I have. I read it and considered it important to share due to its somewhat hopeful, friendly message. Please review, and I hope that you enjoy it. Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 176 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 8-3-08 - Published: 8-3-08
15. Nothing but her Name reviews
Often I feel that lost love dominates my mood and direction too much and this poem expresses that. A lot like a similar one, "In the Morning I Pace," this one is free verse and sad in tone. Yet if you can relate, I bet you would like it. Review if you can Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 85 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-31-08 - Published: 7-31-08
16. Empty Faces reviews
Ever feel left out, forgotten, or, on the reverse, powerless to help those who appear so? Then you may enjoy this poem, a sad and thoughtful refrain on empty faces, lost time, and the human condition. Please review. Thank you Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 277 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 7-31-08 - Published: 7-31-08
17. An Intriging, Most Peculiar Find reviews
A humorous look at an important truth. I wrote it the other day rather quickly in blank verse, so it's simple, but I really like it. Hopefully, you can relate to it! Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 127 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-27-08 - Published: 7-27-08
18. A Lullaby of Love reviews
A personal poem of caring and love for those who are forgotten. I just wish my vain efforts could do more to assuage their situation than these simple words. Simple, short, rhymes. Take it as you wish. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 152 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-27-08 - Published: 7-27-08
19. Walking reviews
A reflective, abstract sort of poem of melancholy musings on a walk. You may be able to relate to the distance or unsureness it expresses. I like it, but I just wrote it last night after hanging out with some friends, so I still may edit it. Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 295 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-23-08 - Published: 7-23-08
20. In Defense of Boredom reviews
Pretty self-explanatory. An essay that I wrote for school about humanity, purpose, and the future, all in the defense of boredom. Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 883 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-23-08 - Published: 7-23-08
21. The Cycle reviews
A sad poem that some of you may relate to. I wrote it a couple weeks ago after talking with one of my friends. Free verse. Life - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 107 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-21-08 - Published: 7-21-08
22. The Ramblings of Landcaster »
Part diary, part Gonzo journalism, part philosophical reflection, all chaos, I present my largest set of work to you, at about a year old. As the foreword notes, this is autobiographical, so I've changed the names. If you like it, I'll put it up slowly. Biography - Fiction Rated: M - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,873 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-21-08 - Published: 7-21-08
23. AntiDeath Penalty Speech reviews
I had to write this conclusion for a large presentation/debate on the death penalty. It is a bit long, but not too bad. It is not fiction, obviously, but I thought that it was a decent speech to include. Complete - Essay - Fiction Rated: T - English - Crime/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 860 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-19-08 - Published: 7-19-08
24. Early to school reviews
I wrote this on a typical February school day when my parents had to drop me off early. I followed my journey/arrival to school. Hopefully you can follow it and relate to the feelings expressed. Complete - School - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 139 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-19-08 - Published: 7-19-08
25. The Perfect Leaf reviews
A symbolic poem of lost love, using a leaf. It can be interpreted a couple ways, but the essence is predominately sorrowful. It has a Victorian feel, and it rhymes. I hope that you enjoy it. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 371 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-19-08 - Published: 7-19-08
26. My Hidden Christmas Tree reviews
I love nature and I love traditional Christmas things. I love the snow and the pines, and this captures a bit of that. There is some symbolism and personal feelings, but I just like this poem for its simple peace. I hope you enjoy the read. Nature - Fiction Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 118 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-17-08 - Published: 7-17-08
27. The Jokester reviews
A somewhat humorous character sketch about a fellow on my bus. I had fun writing it, and I hope that you enjoy reading it. It's a bit random, but hopefully we all know such a jovial jokester someday! Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 144 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-17-08 - Published: 7-17-08
28. The sad truth is that the truth is sad reviews
A quote that I heard somewhere, and a poem that I wrote in study hall, feeling isolated and depressed. It is completely pessimistic and disillusioned, but I'm sure that most of us have had a moment like this. I hope that it doesn't ruin your day. Sorry : Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 127 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-17-08 - Published: 7-17-08
29. So it is reviews
A rather sad poem about the loss of innocence and the cruel indifference of the world. Simple rhyming reflection. Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 168 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-17-08 - Published: 7-17-08
30. Ode to Time reviews
A little corny, extremely optimistic. It gets better as it goes along but good if you need a little spark of brightness. I wrote it after listening to Beethoven's Ninth, so yeah... Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 279 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-15-08 - Published: 7-15-08
31. Mathclass reviews
Not about math at all though that is where I wrote it , but about failed love and lingering regrets. Somewhat angry, very angsty, though truthfully sad. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 145 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-15-08 - Published: 7-15-08
32. A Friend reviews
I recommend this poem for anyone who knows a rainy day person, someone who they would love to comfort but feel unable to. It is originally about someone specific, but we all know someone like him or her . Remorseful. Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 142 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-15-08 - Published: 7-15-08
33. Decay reviews
Love's superficiality in the present time in conflict with inevitable death. Not for the optimistic. It rhymes and is quite short. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 86 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-15-08 - Published: 7-15-08
34. Escape Ch 1? reviews
I just typed and this came out, for the most part: a man trying to escape from a demented prison across a bleak world. Pretty suspenseful and not too long. Wrote it in March of this year 08 . I may continue his tale hence the "?" . I hope you enjoy it. Action - Fiction Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,171 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-15-08 - Published: 7-15-08
35. There is silence reviews
I wrote this on the bus, riding home on a hot day, feeling tired and a little pensive. It captures the mood of the scene, the silence, and even a bit of the poem itself. Free verse, thoughtful, maybe a little sad. Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 101 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-14-08 - Published: 7-14-08
36. Damon and Pythias
A poem of the light Greek myth about friendship, Damon and Pythias, that I wrote two years ago. It is a little on the longer side, but not not too long. In my opinion it is a little bland, but one of my friends really liked it. I hope you do too. Complete - Friendship - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 490 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-14-08 - Published: 7-14-08
37. What do you tell reviews
After feeling extremely despairing and depressed I wrote this, once more finding hope. I may add the poems from my darker time later, but I decided to submit this hopeful one first. I'm the man of the poem. It's free verse. I hope that you enjoy it. Complete - Friendship - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 188 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-14-08 - Published: 7-14-08
38. The air was heavy with the approahing storm reviews
I tried to get in the head of a mid-west farmer facing a real bad storm with this. It's not really well written, but I hope that the characterization is good. A bit bittersweet, with religious overtones. Quite different from most of my work. Complete - Western - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Western/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,360 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-14-08 - Published: 7-14-08
39. The Earth and the Wind
Transitioning from my optimistic to pessimistic stance, I wrote this, my longest poem. Now I somewhat dislike it, but it has its moments, and the story is nice--a story of failed love. It's better read aloud, since the verse is a little off. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 798 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-14-08 - Published: 7-14-08
40. Let Them Wear Black reviews
Disconsolate, I imagined this scene. Ever lost a loved one, then this may come close to some shadow of your regret. It's about love and loss , but of a different sort. Hopefully you see it. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 152 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 7-13-08 - Published: 7-13-08
41. The March
One of the first pages of fiction that I wrote on my own just for the love of writing. It is a tragic, short passage about a platoon of soldiers and their march---clearly anti-war. It's about two years old, but I still love it. I hope you do too. Complete - General - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 793 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-13-08 - Published: 7-13-08
42. Our Gift
I wrote this right after "Let them wear black." It is surprisingly optimistic and hopefully puts you in a good mood. It's mostly blank verse with some rhyming. Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 167 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 7-13-08 - Published: 7-13-08
43. The Parable of the Apple reviews
I wrote this about two years ago in my optimistic stage. Take it as you will. I smile at it, but even I sometimes view this parable's meaning differently. Short and slightly humorous. Complete - Fable - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 322 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 7-13-08 - Published: 7-13-08
44. What a foolish thing love is reviews
I pace every morning when I brush my teeth, and about and about four months ago I wrote this on the way to school. It's about pacing and love, sensitivity and being overwhelmed. It doesn't rhyme. Complete - Love - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 178 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-13-08 - Published: 7-13-08
45. An Unlikely Romance reviews
I'm not really sure exactly how to group this. It's a Poe-esque love story, with suspense and angst and even some humor. I originally wrote it as an existential parable, but it got a little long. Please read it all, though; I hope you like it. Complete - Romance - Fiction Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,906 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-13-08 - Published: 7-13-08 |