“Are you not thirsty?” said the Lion. “I’m dying of thirst,” said Jill. “Then drink,” said the Lion. “May I–could I– would you mind going away while…… Read more “The Lion and the Stream”
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An Original from Writalla ’98
I see you in the distance Like a fire burning bright I want you but I can’t have you ‘Cause you are hers tonight Though you belong…… Read more “An Original from Writalla ’98”
Raindrops of the Mind
– The rain spatters on the road. I can hear it from the bed as it coerces me from slumber. It is dripping… from eaves and trees…… Read more “Raindrops of the Mind”
Writing a Novel is Like Parenting a Child
It begins with the dream. The writer thinks to himself, “I think I would like to write a novel.” The idea of the novel, much like the…… Read more “Writing a Novel is Like Parenting a Child”
Quickie!
Quickie! Been writing a lot more lately, in more ways than one. Sometimes I forget. It can take something catastrophic or even just a tiny thing to…… Read more “Quickie!”
Day Turned Into Night
The sun would be our guide but day turned into night. How long has it been since I wrote that piece? Years. Years…… Read more “Day Turned Into Night”
Gaze of the Endless Mirror
Please don’t patronize me with Old village phrases and Expressions of the passing of Time Reading your face proves impossible For you only gaze back with endless…… Read more “Gaze of the Endless Mirror”
Words Are Falling
Words are falling all around me But yet I cannot pick out the right ones To tell you how I feel It’s all a blur I can’t…… Read more “Words Are Falling”
Slow Drag
Nothin to me Nothin to me Nothin to me No more Yeah that must be it. Once upon a time, I asked, “Which way to the top?”…… Read more “Slow Drag”
Reactions
I am a constant reaction. It seems everything I do is a reaction to something else. I feel like I have no control. I’m steering, but I’m…… Read more “Reactions”
Cari Barnhill 