Life in Lyrics
I tip up my face to the water as if to cleanse more than my body. The drops fall on my face and follow the same path as my tears. In here, no one knows as I allow myself to … Continue reading Life in Lyrics
Category: Short Stories
Chance
It happened quite by chance. He was sitting outside at his favorite cafe while enjoying the autumn air. A breeze picked up and a laugh across the road caught his attention. He looked over and saw her. She was talking to the lady who runs the bakery and could tell she was not from here. He waited for her to walk away before he crossed the street to ask his friend, the baker, about the woman. Before too long he had charmed the baker and found out the woman was staying a few months while studying abroad. Something about her … Continue reading Chance
Roses and Words
It was every Saturday that they met at the bus stop without ever planning. Like usual, she would be there first, always, lost in a book – Thoreau, on the cool, crisp days or when it was raining she was … Continue reading Roses and Words
My Gift is the Moon
I could feel her restlessness in the night. I reached over to soothe her while searching for words to ease her broken heart. “Do you remember when I used to sing to you? At night I would sing lullabies while holding … Continue reading My Gift is the Moon
Keep Dreaming
“…..and they lived happily ever after.” Those words hung in the air as she shut the book. She nuzzled closer to the belly of Dragon, who had become her companion over the years. “Oh Dragon, will I ever get my … Continue reading Keep Dreaming
Together Forever
copyright Al Forbes Sunlight danced around her as she closed her eyes and thought about him. A smile drew across her face as she recalled their last night together. Alone in a magical spot where they allowed their imaginations to … Continue reading Together Forever
Always Dream
Nestled in a forest of cherry blossoms, a little girl sits besides a crystal blue lake. Her tears fall into the water causing the petals to scatter. She noticed a school of koi swimming around with a small spotted one trailing behind. The girl leaned towards the water and the small koi swam up as if to greet her. “My father use to tell me that if a koi swims up a waterfall, it will turn into a great dragon. I use to believe in those kinds of dreams until I lost both my parents.” The koi looked into her … Continue reading Always Dream
You Walk This Way
artwork by me I stood outside in the rain today. While under the drumming of the drops, from across the ocean I swear I could hear you crying. It caused me to stop and for a second, I felt complete. In that moment let us pretend you didn’t break my heart. Instead I will try and bandage my wounds and find that fake smile you left behind. Now let’s pretend I am happy standing outside and these are truly raindrops, not my own tears. I will use water colors on the sidewalk to write every excuse I have. Then as … Continue reading You Walk This Way
Turned me Into Someone Else
She locked her heart up within her ribcage promising to protect it from any more harm. Scars have already been scorched into the chambers and left it barely beating. When it was last torn and left behind, she mended it … Continue reading Turned me Into Someone Else
Every Princess Needs a Sword
Artwork created by me -made especially for my friend, The Professor …and Princess Sophia paced back and forth in the tower. She could hear the fiery breath of the dragon who stood guard outside the door. She sat down crying … Continue reading Every Princess Needs a Sword
Inked Peacock Tales 