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You said you were my soul mate, But that simply wasn't true. I couldn't see what we were while we were in it, Blinded by how much I wanted you. But this time, when you went away, I started to pay attention. I noticed the things you didn't think I would catch, The backhanded compliments… Continue reading Twin Flame
I can't watch the news because I don't honestly understand what's going on in the world around me. I can't scroll Facebook or Instagram or Reddit because I don't honestly understand what's going on in the digital world around me. Airplanes are falling from the skies and crashing but my news feed says air travel… Continue reading Is the world on fire?
The television plays Cooking shows on repeat, You didn’t like them But they bring me comfort. The cell phone stands ready Facebook, E-mail, games Anything to distract me, To keep from feeling. The laptop, always open A story to write, homework to do Simulation games that I can control Things where I get to say… Continue reading Drowning Out the Noise
How can the world keep turning When I can't feel anything anymore? The absence of you is everywhere, Even though you are long gone. I can't understand why And I know that it's not fair. You should be here And I should be there. Without you, the world is empty. Without you, the world is… Continue reading The World Keeps Turning
Sometimes grief feels like the world is ending. Sometimes it feels like the world has already ended. On the hard days, I wonder if I am even alive. Or am I already gone too, but my mind has not caught up? On the easy days, I think I can survive. But it's the in-between that… Continue reading Grief…Sometimes
And now it's time for the annual publication round-up. This year, I did not do much creative writing. With the loss of my father and uncle, I just couldn't seem to produce creative fiction. I did add one publication to the list, Creative Gems 3, which I have added to the bottom of this list.… Continue reading Publication Round Up 2023
I'm pleased to announce, a little late but better than never, that Creative Gems 3 has finally been published! I have 2 short fiction pieces in this anthology, including "Dinosaur Band" and "Percy the Anxious Penguin." For those of you who haven't read Creative Gems 2, this anthology is aimed at children and features many… Continue reading Creative Gems 3
Hopelessness is consuming me tonight, so I decided to try the crisis line. The woman on the other end told me she understood, but she wasn't really listening. I feel like I'm screaming at the world, begging it to listen, but nobody can hear me. I have become the invisible woman. Since nothing is working,… Continue reading Free- a poem
Over the last few years, I have had a handful of publications. I thought now would be a good time to do a publication round-up and gather all of the links into one post for readers to dive into. “Down the Country Road” Short Story- https://penmenreview.com/down-the-country-road/ This is my first published piece. Here we have… Continue reading Publication Round-Up
Recently, I participated in a Children's anthology project called Creative Gems 2. You can learn more about the project here, and you can purchase a copy of the book here. I had an absolute blast working with Andrea, the illustrator, and I can't wait to participate in the next project. I've already begun putting together… Continue reading “Ricky Raccoon Loves to Read”
Cathy Marie Bown 