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Poem / Poetry

February 09, 2025

Reads: 7

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A symphony of memories and of dreams -- realities brought to light by the morning serenade that wakes the dormant seed of time. Read More
The story revolves around a team of investigators—Ataa, Sampson, Greta, and Mavis—exploring a haunted mansion filled with paranormal mysteries. As they delve into the mansion's history, they uncover tales of lost love, betrayal, and unresolved spirits. Initially sceptical, the team experiences supernatural encounters that challenge their beliefs. Guided by Greta's… Read More

Tags: love, night, betrayal

Reads: 120

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

The Samuelson family lives in an old farm near Witches Mount. The midwinternight is particularly cold, but also dangerous this year... Read More

Reads: 69

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

‘Do you wear stockings?’ ‘Occasionally, you’ll find a pair of black stockings with a red suspender belt in the top drawer.’ She looks around. We’re alone in the moonlight. She speaks to me as if I’m a ragdoll, a corpse, ‘Don’t want to see you like this.’ Jacqui has a… Read More

Featured Review by Thomaswcase8'.

"Powerful work. Superb." Read More

Short Story / Flash Fiction

January 03, 2025

Reads: 44

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

I have this problem with creep. It starts about now, dreamtime, in the darkest hours of the night. Read More

Tags: dark, night, cold, sweat, flesh

Featured Review by Thomaswcase8'.

"eerie. Powerful work." Read More

My thoughts during a sleepless night. Read More

Tags: night, sleepless

Poem / Poetry

December 22, 2024

Reads: 57

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Poem / Poetry

November 04, 2024

Reads: 169

Comments: 3

The Booksie Classic House

Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry from my book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems, available on Amazon.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN9CrqlcvIY Read More

Tags: love, night, sex

Featured Review by Oliver Cocks

"Moving and concise! This poem presents a simple concept and allows it to resonate emotionally without overstaying its welcome. We are invited to..." Read More

I remember the shadows in the night that used to wake me from my childish slumber. They felt so real, so alive. And when I found myself in Vietnam -- those shadows reappeared -- like old friends who were there to see me through the long night of war that… Read More
We let ourselves go for once. My poem. Read More

Tags: night, sky, sound, dance, bright

I wonder what you are thinking when you see the life force every day. My poem. Read More

Poem / Poetry

August 08, 2024

Reads: 68

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A poem I wrote about having a good night but a tough time finding sleep. Read More
yearning for connection in silence Read More
In the village of Tholane, a long time ago, there was a magical garden. At night, it came to life... Read More

Tags: magic, night, garden, bunny, owl

Check out my you tube channel where I read my poetry from my recent limited edition book, Rise Up Collected Poems and Short Stories. Here's a link to my you tube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3mjQqmUguo Read More

Tags: poetry, lonely, night

Featured Review by don bryant

"Very moving, yet grim poem, Thomas; wonderful imagery throughout. The frog that dreams of flying, line, was memorable. A damaged woman you feel ..." Read More

Life. Dreams. One heaven, one hell? Which is which, and why? Just thinking. Just wondering. As I close my eyes to dream . . . Read More
When you wake up, you're back in charge. My poem. Read More
taken from my book, "Where Did The Night Go?" Read More
It was dusk, early November, the light was fading fast. When I heard the shrieking man. Read More

Featured Review by Thomaswcase8'.

"Powerful work. Excellent." Read More

Sometimes when you wake up in the dead of night, unspeakable fear fills your heart. Banish it! Read More
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