As the City Winks Her Sleepless Eye
In a marbled haze of neon twilight, a languid titaness stretches along the rivers and the alleyways. She is a specter of contrasts, a being both ancient and modern. Her veins pulse not with blood, but with unceasing currents of electricity, longing, and regret. Her name is whispered by the winds that traverse her open […]
Future Forms
When I was a high schooler, I was shackled by the fetters of preordained forms or the tyranny of literary expectation. The realm of written expression is nebulous enough as it is. So, to force my personal thoughts to fit within simplistic cookie-cutter molds seemed a major disservice to both myself as the writer and […]
You Should’ve Seen It in Color
During the Pandemic of 2020, I made the brave choice to give up on writing freelance assignments. One of the main reasons I did so was because I felt the color draining from my writing. The grind of churning out what felt like grayscale articles on a daily basis took a toll on my sense […]
Sepia Toned Memories
Looking back fondly, particularly at my early childhood, I’m often confronted by a curious sensation. Echoes of what were once the moments of my waking life seem to be transfigured into exhibits of bygone wonder. Many of these memories are more like pieces of artistic curiosity displayed in galleries of reminiscence than snapshots of events […]
From Muse to Movement
Most days, I find myself garbed in the familiar armor of the unassuming writer: a once vibrant t-shirt paired with ripped leggings or jeans or an old summer dress, all now graced with the battle scars of time. Within the intimacy of my writing sanctuary, I’ve authored countless scribblings birthed from the depths of my […]
When Luna Glares at Me, I Listen
When I awoke early in the morning to briefly relieve myself, I found myself staring out the window at one of the brightest full moons I’ve ever seen. This activity wasn’t particularly good for the eyes, and I found myself having to rest them for a few minutes as I recovered from the surprising level […]
Why the Words Within Must Be Unleashed
Discover the journey of a hidden writing talent, kept dormant by fear and self-imposed limitations, as it blooms into a vessel for uncharted creativity.
Madness to My Method
I invested countless moons delving into academic pursuits, yearning to attain an erudite status and unravel the enigmas of our magnificent world. Yet, alas, I was refused entry into the hallowed halls of academia, leaving me no choice but to make do with an entry-level position. The bewilderment and perplexity from my unexpected situation which […]
Easternmost
In spring, with snow still on the Downeast Maine ground, I pay a visit to the easternmost city in the entire nation. To go any further would mean giving myself up to the ocean. So many memories revolve around this general area, as just a few dozen miles north is where my family spent many […]
The Lost Lamb of the Middle Class
Dear reader, as you wander through your own Life’s maze, know that you are not alone, for there is always a Lost Lamb who walks beside you.