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It suddenly occurred to meI’m feeling a clichéWhat else can possibly explainPerceiving things this way? My arms are arms, and end in handsNot wings of gossamerI walk on ground and do not floatLike lepidoptera My heart, it beatsI hear it thumpBut seems to me it singsSurely that’s a neighbor’s musicCarried on the wind? The tingles on my bodyCould the cause be thatI’ve wandered now distractedly  Into a swarm of gnats? A grin...

Dad

Dad you showed me what life, freedom and family where. I love you Dad and see you soon.

She really hated the holidays, as she wandered and pondered why? Her mind drifts to the celebrations, as she comes to realize."It is for him that I live the way I do. For him tonight are my memories, for him are these words, with a knot in my throat as I cry."Then life came crashing to her once again, tonight she was filled with memories and her heart bleeds. Many years ago on this wonderful night, she said "You can let g...

Old Cowpoke

Every time I saddle up, mount a trusty steed and head out through the sage.

Old Cowpoke I am an old cowboy, yes I am, I grew up on a ranch or farm. The cattle and other livestock I learned early how to charm. Growing up, a real cowpoke was all I ever wanted to be. My brother and I always played Cowboys and Indians with glee. I was always Gene Autry; Champion was my trusty horse. My brother was Roy Rogers; he would ride Trigger of course. With saddles between our legs, mounted on our mighty steeds...

Comes a Time

Dreams conceived in youth, cultivated to maturity, finally blossom.

For all my plans now laid to restand all my dreams once given testThere comes a time and wish that's bestForgotten and unsaidFor all my conduct ill-conceivedand all my sorrows ever grievedThere comes a time andwish believedRemembered yet unreadFor all my secrets unveiled to youand all my hopes yet to come trueThere comes a time and wish and hueShared but never shedFor all my feelings ever shownand all my doings never know...