The Tree
The leaves on my tree have fallen … much like my tears … after she stole my heart away and then left me all alone.
Maria
She was born a free spirit. She loved me and I loved her. Her name was Maria. She touched me … she loved me. Then she was taken from me. It’s early morning. The sun hides beneath the horizon. I awaken because of the sound. The scream. The horror. But dreams can fool you. I […]
Good-Bye Miami
For the first time in my life, I’m in love. And I think she feels the same about me. That’s the good news. The bad news is that we may have to break up … sort of. Shit happens. Allow me to explain. Her name is Jill; we met early on a Sunday morning. I […]
Queen of the Klondike
While doing research for one of my novels, Resolution: Huck Finn’s Greatest Adventure, I came across an astounding woman—one who bested some of the toughest men in the world at their own game. Her name was Belinda Mulrooney. The setting for RESOLUTION is the Yukon Territory in the year 1896. The biggest discovery of gold […]
No Earthly Good
At dinnertime, we talked about Charlie. He was somethin’ else. People always said that he was of no Earthly good, but Charlie showed us all. Daddy shook his head as he cut his meat. “You believe that about Charlie?” No one answered … Sister started to cry. I grew up with Charlie. He was the […]
Sisyphus (In 79 Words)
I hear his footfalls, as I do every day. He stops in front of my cell as he does every day. He smiles his evil smile, and says, “Are you ready, boy?” Every day I am given a task to complete. If accomplished, I will be set free. However, the tasks are always inexecutable. “Today,” […]
Treasure
(Based on a true story.) He stumbled upon the treasure quite by accident while out exploring. His first thought was, This cannot be real. He approached cautiously. Someone might be playing a trick on him. Maybe he was being observed. But no one sprung from a concealed location—no one yelled for him to halt his […]
Kelly
Howdy, the name’s Jim Bridger and I’ve got me a story to tell. It ain’t no shoot ‘em up western tale, though it does take place in the West. It ain’t no detective yarn, though something is found. And it sure as hell ain’t no love story, though a love blossoms. I reckon I best […]
Fear
Lord, I’m so far from home. I am so forlorn. Not a penny to my name. Not a person who cares if I live or die. Not a reason to go on. Lord. I am so hurting. Lord, please take me back unto thy loving self. Lord, I am hundreds of miles away from you. […]
Andrew Joyce 