Tag: illustration
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Sand Castles
Haiku & Photo Art Fleeting memories, Building castles in the sand, Smell of sun tan oil. Colored umbrellas, Wet seashells in my pocket, Salty ocean breeze. Pizza and soda, Surfers looking for “the” wave, Orange and pink sunset. Kids laugh, lovers smile, Beach life offers brief reprieve, Fleeting memories. Now that I’m out of “story…
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It’s All Mathematical
A Bit of Fiction & Illustration The other passengers sat back, watching, listening, and moving in sync as the two women gave an impressive, but modest, performance. “That was beautiful Isabella,” applauded a man who stood nearby. “And Lina, you move so gracefully… a superb combination of rhythm and mathematics.” “Thank you Hugo,” Lina said,…
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Sweet Serenade
A Bit of Fiction & Illustration As the passengers’ laughter subsided, they noticed that the bus was no longer moving. The driver hadn’t said a word the entire ride, but Melody caught him glancing at her now and then, in the rear view mirror. His eyes were fixed on her now, and she knew that…
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A Turning Point
A Bit of Fiction & Illustration “This vehicle isn’t safe,” a voice yelled from behind. “Rubbish!” Lina snapped. “It says so right here,” the man replied, nodding to a book that he had in his hands. “Same make and model – recalled last year for a transmission problem.” Lina paid him no attention, and reassured…
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The Stargazer
A Bit of Fiction & Illustration “What are you looking at today?” Lina called across the aisle. “The moon,” a young girl replied. “I love it when it’s visible during the day. I’m watching it fade in and out, behind the clouds.” Lina turned her attention back to Melody, explaining that the young girl was…
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Long Tall Woman
A Bit of Fiction & Illustration Melody knew the ride would be longer than usual, so she put on her headphones and buried herself in a book. She was a bit lost in her own little world, so she never heard the bus brake to pick up other passengers, nor did she see or hear…
a sprinkle of faith 