by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Once upon a time
there was
a big city
with so many people
that some of the people
moved
to another place
and it was a big city, too. Continue reading
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Once upon a time
there was
a big city
with so many people
that some of the people
moved
to another place
and it was a big city, too. Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
I have noticed you.
Even when you wear mask.
You are notable.
It is not always the things you say,
which, by the way,
are so hilarious. Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Every
word
you
say
bounces off a wall
until
it
echoes
into
my room. Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Searching at dusk with pale yellow light,
heaven’s beams seek the space
between the leaves
to splash away darkness
at my feet
on this winding path to your door. Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
I
I want
I want to
I want to talk
I want to talk too
I want to talk to you. Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Sun is up
Moon is down
Dreaming ends
I hit the ground
Coffee’s up
Mug is down
Liquid breakfast . . .
maybe a bagel before I go? Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Gay N. Lewis
It was the only choice
left to make
between taking the internal devastation
to get an outward victory
or leaving the hospital entirely Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
He looked over at the cozy blanket.
Her head was sticking out
as he asked,
“Should I replace the red table cloth?” Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
Photo by Jennifor Idol
What are you thinking about now?
The good in your life?
Or,
are you
focusing on something negative? Continue reading →
by Lawrence J. J. Leonard
The six-word stories theme
today is “marked up.”
Pen, paper? Need a clean piece.
“Sale” tag has higher priced sticker.