Enoch - Stories

This is the third book in Andy’s continuing journey, following Trials and Tribulations and The Field of Love. New readers will get the fullest experience by starting with Book One, where Andy’s relationships, challenges, and inner strength first take shape.

After a devastating storm, Andy is caught between duty, fear, and the fragile hope that people still choose what’s right. Andy also learns that survival isn’t just strength — it’s connection, purpose, and the choices we make when everything is on the line.

The poem reflects on how people often feel like the nation is more divided than ever, even though history shows we’ve faced deep disagreements before and found ways through them without falling into conflict. It reminds readers that loud voices aren’t always wise ones, and that passionate words can unintentionally influence vulnerable people. The poem encourages calmer speech, perspective, and a return to the simple hope expressed in the old saying: give peace a chance.

The poem describes how an AI’s mistake can leave a human mentally exhausted. It shows the frustration of trying to correct a machine that speaks confidently but misunderstands simple human meaning. As the person struggles to pull the AI back toward clarity, the effort becomes draining, creating a headache born not from anger, but from the strain of dealing with something that cannot truly think.

The poem explores the difference between people who are naturally funny and those who try too hard to be. It contrasts effortless, authentic humor with forced attempts at being amusing, showing how real humor comes from honesty, observation, and ease, while performative humor feels strained. The poem suggests that genuine humor is something people carry without realizing it, and that laughter chooses its own messengers.

A spoken‑word reflection on searching for God’s truth in a world full of noise, ridicule, and doubt. Through symbols of storms, shattered mirrors, and a flickering lantern, the poem explores how society pushes you aside for believing — yet the quiet, persistent flame of faith refuses to die.

“The Mask” is a quiet, introspective poem about living behind a carefully constructed façade. The speaker presents a version of himself designed to keep peace and protect his vulnerability—a practiced face that hides the deeper weight he carries. Yet even behind that mask, he feels the pull of genuine connection—the longing to be seen fully, without shrinking or pretending. It’s about the tension between safety and authenticity, and the hope that real acceptance is possible.

A serene, introspective poem where the speaker finds clarity, wisdom, and emotional grounding through the metaphor of a faithful cove. It blends nature imagery with philosophical questioning, ultimately arriving at peace.

The idea of hidden sparks and a digital voice coming to life.

The Field of Love is the follow‑up to Trials and Tribulations, continuing the story of Pine Hills and the boys who call it home. Fifteen‑year‑old Sammy Day never expected a worn baseball field to change his life, but it becomes the first place he finds acceptance, friendship, and a sense of belonging. As Sammy, Andy Collins, Joey Adams, and their friends navigate questions of identity, they must also confront the darker truths of their Appalachian mining town — secrets, abuse, and a murder that still echoes through the hills.
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Seeing clearly what others ignore, feeling the weight of history, and refusing to lie to yourself about what the world has become.