All poems and stories

  • Work, a poem

    I am nearing the end of my career. I have worked on two continents in both hemispheres of this pretty planet. I am fortunate that my work has always been indoors, and challenging, fulfilling and rewarding. It has also been stressful, irritating, all consuming and intrusive. I had success and failure, I have seen laughter,…

  • It’s a dogs life, Hans and Sabine

  • Sabine, the better half of Hans

  • Storm, a short story

    The storm came out of nowhere, catching everyone by surprise. When it was first noticed it was already large. It measured 30 miles across and was still growing. A tremendously strong updraft pulled moist air into the storm, and the cloud bank reached more than 8000 feet high. The base of the cloud was unusually…

  • Late night deli, a short story

    The vampire likes to go to Walmart at three in the morning. After a night of hunting, it is relaxing to browse the store. Vincent does not need food or water, making the Walmart visit unnecessary. He comes here to be with people, and seeing the werewolf is always a highlight. They met almost a…