Tag: writing

  • Exposed

    Exposed

    Having bared his soul,He stands alone now, naked,Waiting for judgment. I have to tell you that last night, after writing about my decision to leave school, I felt happier than I have in a long time. I think it’s a peaceful happy, too. It’s not because I won’t have to study anymore (although that, too,…

  • Practical Magic

    Practical Magic

    With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft. Henri Matisse Don’t quote me on ‘the author’ of that quote, but the internet consensus said it was Matisse, so that’s what I’m going with. I actually found it when I was looking for something catchy to say about my last image, with…

  • As the Self shines

    As the Self shines

    This may seem like a spoiler alert, but it simply cannot be because the ending of my story might even surprise mySelf. What’s with all of this “Self” stuff anyway? So… My story began with the idea of a woman called Sugar (it’s a nickname bestowed upon her by her best friend Coco). Sugar is…

  • A Storm Brews

    A Storm Brews

    -(The Voice in My Head – Part Three)- My alter ego was everything I had hoped for… tall, beautiful, fun, adventurous, brave and uninhibited. Sequoia Storm was able to do the things that I never had the courage to do, and she did them with ease.  She came forth immediately when I summoned her that…

  • The Summons

    The Summons

    -(The Voice in My Head – Part Two)- Several weeks went by and nothing happened. There was no reply or confirmation, nothing was delivered, and I was exactly the same. Coco was pissed.  “I’m not saying I don’t love you just as you are Sugar,” she said, “but this ain’t right.” I’m not sure if…

  • The Voice in My Head

    The Voice in My Head

    “You got this girl,” Coco squealed. “Hit the send button!” I was paralyzed. For the first time I could remember, the voice in my head was not whispering, it was screaming… “You’re not ready for this!” Coco had known me long enough to know what I was thinking. She reached across the table and grabbed…