A sort of dramatic horror story with a timeless theme told in free verse.

An anthem for the world, this poem is lyrics for a marching song my son, Sean Damon, wrote, which can be found on YouTube. We Are the Way is designed to be a march for freedom from tyranny and a song of solidarity in the face of universally increasing iniquity.

A short free verse poem on a long view of expectation for the future.

A short story for Halloween from my collection PRESSED LEAVES.

A futile though human effort to deny the inevitable final summons of Nature.

A new prose poem about a deadly affliction affecting the planet.

Young Lisa Tavenor is upset at leaving her lifelong home in southern California. But her distress turns to excitement when she finds the house her parents bought for their new home in northern California is occupied by barn swallows. Fond of wild animals, Lisa worries the swallows will not be able to nest and raise their babies. Besides, she has to attend an unfamiliar school where Brittany Sample dislikes her. On top of everything else, Lisa's parents have a personal problem. Burdened by ...

Humor and satire from the vain to the irreverently profane and beyond

Diverse readers will find these tales interesting and involving. A miscellaneous collection, the varied narratives touch on the natural and supernatural with a flair for mystery and experimentation.

David Orff is an incandescent rock star with a history of drug abuse that will not fade into the past. His love for Rydia Ryan has changed his life, but his former drug connection, Risto, threatens their happiness. When Orff's bride disappears, he forsakes his music career to find her. In doing so he rouses forces beyond his control.

A new poem about the many ways we measure the moments of our lives.

A linguistic trip from the madness of sexual obsession to meaningful love.