Stories

Initially a response to Prompt 775 for Chapter 1, but using Prompt 777 on Chapter 2

Poems written for National Poetry Writing Month, April 2020. An assortment of mercifully short poems, I hope you will enjoy them at your leisure.

Cole Gordon is living his dream life at 25. He has the perfect man by his side, and together they're moving into a stunning New York City penthouse. Everything is perfect...until it isn't. First it's the silent anonymous phone calls. Then someone starts following him. Who is the woman lurking in the shadows, and what does she want? Finding out the answer might cost him his life.

The family farm is for sale. It holds many memories. Connor doesn't want to lose it, but can it be saved?

This is a third peek into the lives of Maurice and David. They have found each other later in their lives, and are learning to navigate something unexpected. A newfound love. This story stands alone, but will resonate better if you have read the first two installments.

Bobby accidently discovers a secret world under the Ocean City Boardwalk. He finds love there but there's also his real life back in Carmel with boyfriend Cary. Bobby has choices to make, one of which cannot be undone.

They lived happily together. And then something ripped them apart.

Michael, the Archangel learns his real truth. Will he be able to live it?

A gay man arrives home and wishes his husband Happy Anniversary, but is soon informed it's not their anniversary. That's when he states that he was referring to the anniversary of same-sex marriage being legalized. Once this is cleared up, they discuss the impact and possible future for same-sex marriage.

Elijah discovers nothing lasts forever, and the circle of life goes on.