child - Stories

Another day at the Shiloh Baptist Church.

Wyatt is a troubled Middle School student. When the recent effects of bullying come to head in a brutal act of rage, everyone is left wondering why such a sweet child would do such a thing. Then for the first time in his life, and his parents, someone on the school board listens.

A story about a boy and his prince.

A poem of abuse, coming to terms, and finding victory.

Imaginary stories of a half-fantastic Me.

A little girl prays for the return of her big brother

The old gods live: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. This must be understood, or nothing wonderful can come out of the story I am going to relate.

For the residents of New York City, the Covid-19 pandemic took most by surprise. Schools closed and teens and preteens, used to seeing each other everyday, found themselves instead with parents and siblings. Online conferencing was a poor substitute for human touch and nothing could replace the kiss of a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Dave had enough to worry about with his mother being as a nurse, but when she was admitted to the ICU at Bellevue, his uncles from Seattle and his boyfriend became his lifeline. He couldn't help but wonder, though, what would become of him if she didn't make it.

These are a few poems I wrote a few years ago.

Before being assigned to the Prometheus Aeris had a semi-normal life. Here are a few snippets of his life prior to his current mission.