SFPA's having a contest for speculative writing on the theme of mirrors, which must include elements of surrealism, horror, science fiction or fantasy. Here are my drafts. I wrote the first prose poem, "The Empty Mirror," last year in a workshop but cut it down a bit for the line requirement. I wrote the others yesterday and this morning. I've ( Read more... )

This poem by Jim Harrison reminds me of the murder of crows that flies over my house into the woods in winter. I haven't seen a crow for a while.

( Mother Night )

Good news everyone! I don't have pink eye or any other kind of eye infection. The doctor said I'm having tear production issues. They could be caused by my recent month-long cold or the fact that I might still be slightly allergic to cats. I know, that last one is unfathomable for me, but Nomad likes to rub his face on mine and Stormie's every ( Read more... )