Author Archives: debooker
The death of ignorance
We shall die a death of ignorance Hurling epithets instead of wonder. We shall die a death of ignorance Full of bluster and decanted blunder. We shall die a death of ignorance With our children rent asunder. We shall die … Continue reading
Filed under death of ignorance, poem, poetry by author
The passion of dry weather
Sun consumes the sky. Earth’s belly bulges with fire. Night weeps empty tears.
Filed under haiku, poetry by author, dry weather
Elephant from Nantucket
There once was an elephant from Nantucket whose trunk was so long he could suck it. With full force it went in, bending time and again. Until election day, he’s just stuck with it.
Filed under limerick, political humor, cartoon by author, poetry by author
Killer Nashville, August 23 – 26, 2012
[Editor's note: I have attended two Killer Nashville conferences and can say there is plenty to see and do and learn, even if what you write is not strictly thriller, suspense or mystery. To be clear, I have no stake … Continue reading
Filed under writing, Killer Nashville, writing conference
Unkempt
A quiet moment: My thoughts about you gather. Unkempt, lost what ifs.
Filed under haiku, poem, poetry by author, Random thought
Writing Tip Wednesday: Tone those saggy middles
[Editor's note: the essay below is taken from an e-mail newsletter sent out by the writer Bruce Hale. you can find his web site at: http://www.brucehalewritingtips.com/. You can also sign up for his e-newsletter at that site. Each electronic newsletter … Continue reading
Filed under cartoon by author, Saggy middle, writing tip, Writing Tip Wednesday
The Kibitzer and The Kidd, part 8
[Editor's note: Parts 1 - 7 of The Kibitzer and the Kidd are available by clicking on "Kidd" or "Kibitzer" in the tag section. This is science fiction western with more than dollop of humor and satire.] 888888 The Kibitzer … Continue reading
Rattles
The garden wall leans. The wind rattles old vines as the cold chains my heart.
Filed under haiku, poem, poetry by author, rattles