Saturday, January 25, 2014

It was a dark and stormy night.......

kissed
sound of sleep
piece of me
holding still
the quiet surface
of home
pressed against
my lips
waiting to be

sole (soul)
little 
red shoes
inquisitive eyes
how light
the sound
of bells
trickle down
the full moon
dreaming
closing hope
there are
no students here
only 
the wandering 
blind
from the cold
Follow
Follow
Throw it all
away
and speak
from your heart
as if
you were
a prophet
kneeling humble
and wise
Never succumb
to the powers 
that be
trickle in
the poor
and the 
weak
and provide
shelter-
masses of 
smiles
strangers
made friends.

Watch
se-ren-ity
quiet comfort
speak of
sweet things
and fear not
the rising storm

vampire
slip
tucked under
skirt
peaking out pink
whispering hello
on the soft kisses
of youth
drained dead

disappear
there is
a secret tunnel
underneath
this house
where shadows
harbor remembered
and soft kisses
on cold nights realized
where 
the pitter
patter
of footsteps
provides comfort
Take me there
to that old house
and bury me
in the backyard
when I grow old
throw my pictures
in my grave
and throw dirt
over my face.

fright

beware the slow turn
shatter ribs spine in cages
how temporary

Monsters
Can you hear?
echo past
there are plenty 
of things 
to run
from.


Chapter 115: "Cherry Pie: The Stuff '"Twin Peaks"' is made of"

David Lynch; ASU; lawsuit; good day; the end of my red book; Changing show day to Saturday; Moving; New job; Oscar's nightmare; Recording in the afternoon; Amanda and her "Fun, Funky, and Unique Jewelry"-She is truly one of a kind and her imagination is awesome-You can find her at her Etsy shop "NeverlandJewelry" at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeverlandJewelry and you can also find her at: www.facebook.com/NeverLandJewelry, and http://neverlandjewelry.deviantart.com/-(Plus, here is a cool example of her work: http://neverlandjewelry.deviantart.com/art/Clockwork-Angel-2-367469269;) Julie (Sule) and her magnificent shop "lumikkicosmetics," which you can find on Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lumikkicosmetics-Her "High Pigment Galaxy Glitter Eyeshadows" and all of her makeup is extraordinary....and works well even for me and I have sensitive eyes-You can also find her at: http://www.lumikkicosmetics.com, and http://www.lumikkicosmetics.com/#!lumikki-love/c1yl3-Also, listen for a discount code where you can get 25% off your entire order for her shop along with a free sample size jar of "Dragon Scale;" The romantic work of Josefiina Kiikk at her Etsy shop "JosKii" which are "handmade jewelry and accessories from Finland"-Her work screams of romantic notions, and you can find her at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JosKii-One can also find her at: www.josefiinakiikka.com; Last, but certainly not least is Marie Brian and her fabulous shop "TheCottonFloozy," where she makes fantastic "subversive embroideries" and she can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCottonFloozy and www.cottonfloozy.com; Awesome writer and friend Jimmy Reed and what I have left of his story "Channel 63" (Jimmy, send me more)....for his segment "Notions of the Damned;" Reading from "Like the Universe Gasping for Air;" Much love to you and yours!!!!

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Chapter 114: "Taking it On."

Life after the hospital; New endeavors; A great chance at an awesome job-("awesome" is my word for this show;) Having to move-soon; The possibility of outpatient therapy; Candy and hot chocolate; Relying on "BtVS" quotes to help me through; Being a big nerd/geek; Coming to terms with my religion; The "awesome" nerdy/geeky-ness of Katie Whiting (Katie, the theme song for this chapter is for you) and her Etsy shop "knuckletoes," which you can check out for some fun and exciting nerd-ness-which is very cool as well-find her at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/knuckletoes; The amazing and "awesome" Dave Curoe of "DaddyDDesign," and his jewelry inspired by "MC Escher, HR Giger, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco"-you can find him at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DaddyDDesign; My fantastic friend and equally fantastic writer Jimmy Reed and his segment "Notions of the Damned;" Reading from "Like the Universe Gasping for Air;" Much love to you and yours!!!!

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Something to wish for........

death
something lurking
something hidden
away
the life
gave way
winding
winding
down the stairs
all along
the screaming
turning
round and round
present yourself
close
too close
beating
on the door
closed eyes
don't see
the cold
persists
beating
passing through
only
to stay
sit awhile
tell a story
listen
they'll be back
and
all the while
sinking
sinking
beating
let me in
repeating
pretending
not to hear
squint
and cover
your ears
pull the
covers tight
and close tonight
as the morning fades
quiver lips
bite the tongue
slow the breath
work the lungs
fall
heart
deep
it is
the appointment
that we
are all
destined
to keep.

Push
block
the basement door
he's hungry
for more

close the book
don't
it'll be
too late
there will
always be
an ending
like it
or not

clip
cripple
cripple
fall
fall
shield
down
kneel
starve

small
the delicate
unobtainable
secret
sweet
blood rich
patter
and beat
how quickly
the sun rises
bright beacon
wandering light
lost ripples
on a starless night

Walk (k)
drink the water
it'll only hurt
for a second
so brief
like a knife
passing through
water
bent slowly
let it all
sink

sideways
rip tweed
the purpose
of survival
what bridges
made sour
stop recoil
sweet dignity
how blue
your eyes
are



Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Chapter 113: "Room 19 & Oranges"

Being in the hospital; Six months to a year; Two awesome interviews: One:The fabulous Justine Kondo of her heartwarming Etsy shop "JustinePaige," where one can find "Unique Handmade Jewelry and Recycled Treasures!" at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustinePaige and one can find reviews on her work at: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/JustinePaige/reviews?ref=shop_info, also she has offered us a wonderful coupon code...so, listen for it....she should be back from vacation soon....and her wonderful shop will be up and running for all to see-(introduction music is one my favorite songs...for you;) Two:The perfect Paula Farnham and her lovely work which you can find on Etsy at "SassySkirtsForGals" (get your geek on...:))-at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SassySkirtsForGals; The infamous writer and friend Jimmy Reed at "Notions of the Damned;" Reading from "Like the Universe Gasping for Air;" Much love to all of you!!!!

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Past.....

killed
border
have I told you
how much
I love you?
the lonely words
passing fresh
can you spare
any change?
change.
the fortunate few
we live
on borrowed time
collapse our lungs
and we can still breathe.

beg
growing
reservation
p-u-s-h
Fall
how many
reminders
the taste
of chocolate
in the
rain
please
and
thank you-
paused
on lips.

insomnia cravings
Left foot
standing on nothing
the rattle of
the cage
burn
blister
peel
pop out a pill
roll
joint
fade into delirium
the whiskey
washes over
but darkness
never comes

prepare
pretend
play with dolls
pass the time
pause to answer
please properly
pending minor injuries
partial payment required
press lips to mug
pull the knife in deeper
ponder the blood
peacefully lie to rest.

play
the pressure
of newspaper stands
ticking apples
tied to strings
hungry firetrucks
downtown
punk
the smoke runs
up
and goes
-in-side-
kneel
pass
rumor
stay dead.

people
hills
to hands
heal
Tuesday
Thursday
talk to me
the phone
goes dead
officially lived
half my life
focus
the prowl
plays on

80 miles
middle of nowhere
cold
walk till
the bleeding
begins
there's safety
in numbers
here
in the silence
buckle
no one
will know

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Chapter 112: "The Two Hour Sleep Session"

Being awake for over thirty hours; Having a good dream (when I was asleep for two hours;) Wondering if I should be a writer anymore; Playing the waiting game; Working on the first book of "We, James" as a novel.....(it's just about five hundred pages now;) The special and beautiful creations of Dana Miller at her Etsy shop "Kalos and Co" (here a link to one of her most favorite pieces that she has made: www.etsy.com/listing/127834750/petrified-wood-pendant-long-necklace?ref=...) and you can find her at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KalosandCo; The insanely creative and talented Rosalinda Markle (her art work will blow you away) at her Etsy shop "roseportraits" and you can find her at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/roseportraits, (a step by step process of the making of one of her pieces at: rosalindamarkle.com/?p=596,) ( an example of one of her pieces at: fineartamerica.com/featured/happy-baby-rosalinda-markle.html,) www.rosalindamarkle.com, and fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosalinda-markle.html; The awesome and talented writer and friend Jimmy Reed and his segment "Notions of the Damned;" Reading from "Like the Universe Gasping for Air;" Much love to you and yours!!!! :)-hj

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Chapter 111: "Bite Your Tongue"

The characters in my head; Fleshing out the first book of "We, James;" Joining the HWA soon ("Horror Writers Association;") Money/propaganda and religion; Looking for a horror agent/publisher; In-house depression treatment facilities; New bras (!); The creative, fun and ingenious Michelle Locher and her Etsy shop "MNL237," which can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MNL237; The amazing finds of Kelly Turley on Etsy at her vintage shop "petticoatmarket," which can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/petticoatmarket; Awesome writer and friend Jimmy Reed and his segment "Notions of the Damned;" Reading from "Like the Universe Gasping for Air;" Happy New Year!!!!! Much love to you and yours and thank you for listening....:)-hj

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Monday, January 6, 2014

"Orphans have special needs"

A haunted house; who we find most attractive (dead or alive;) Talk of analysis in literature; double dick; Ideas of heaven and hell; Our thoughts, wishes, and hopes for the New Year; Seth Rogan; James Marsters; Norman Reedus; Johnny Depp; John Waters; The hell of retail or as Tori states "how retail sucks;" What we find attractive; Barking dogs; Whiskey (chug, chug, chug;) The characters of "We, James;" Being too wordy; Much love to you and yours.....(we fenced and played hop-scotch afterwards... yes, we are five......drunk play is the best!!!!)

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Simple....

Untitled
how often
does the world
just disappear
the patter gone
only silence
remains
any day now
it will fall
and the beams
which supported
so well
will turn
to scrap
to collect
in the harsh
winter storm
what will you do
when I am far away
sealed
the box
blinking light
over the drop
curtains pulled
the mourners
a miracle
follow them home
and shake
their hands
maybe then
after they look
into the coil
of your eyes
will they see
how close
we used
to be
when the world
would just
disappear
and the laughter
would replace
the yelling
and the give
would replace
the get
in the quiet
in those quiet
times
we were never
far from
one another's
side
stick around
till the end
when the bar
is closed
for the night
and you're
my last
ride home
through the ice
poured over
the streets
like black molasses
I buckle myself
in
and it's a perfect
fit

travel
carry
the weight
high
on the beam
of your back
resting like
an old friend
telling a story
one
that you've heard
over
and
over
Grace gives wisdom

shade
when
does the heart
stop?
when does its
beats hunger
for more?
soft
the tough
of greatness
the failure
of the beams
to hold up
the house
regret stings
the eyes
of the furious
nature
to
try and remember
because
he said it
first
sitting
in the sun
small
special
spaces
that they
forget
diving in deep
with untrained
eyes
hit the water
then rise again
hopeful.

Time
be patient
the gentle times
will come
drafts over rocks
high and heavy
the blood
will be thick
and all that rise
from it
dead
to the world
gather
the strength
of the tribe
calling bells
caught
in the act
the fever
ran deep
it shed from
the land
wide
there is
nothing proud
about failure
hot and heavy
like a back alley
kiss
love unspoken
how do
we tell
each other
the
truth.

Gleam
whisper
a turn
curve
and nod
the picture
will come
soon.

reborn
i held
my feet
up
wet from
the ground
the coffin
stayed below
cautious
walking
back into
the streets
where i was
born
and later
died.

Lo-ve
my sun
and my moon
don't shine
without you.

P.S:
calm
the storm shall pass
Soon.
We
shall blanket
the world
full of stars.

bargain
there isn't
a light
at the end
of the tunnel
no soaring angels
to wish
you well
no gate
that opens
with shimmer
and shine
upon your arrival
how quiet
it seems
without
the
wandering
lustful
eyes
what sweet
secrets
they tell you
over midnight
strolls
give me
the moon
and I'll
pass along
all the dreams
warm
in this world.

hea-rt
be
there.
hold
my hand.
give
me kisses
in the middle
of the night.
Put
your arms
around me.
free me.

dead
I hate.
reaction.
assumption.
cruelty.
the kind
that tears
are made of.
the ones
that rupture
hearts.

one
the breath-
where the comma
lies
and lives
the pass
of bridges
through water
the empty soil
searching
for what it needs
to survive
speak
and I'll
listen.

Tired
why continue
on a journey
that is
so hard-
i keep
asking myself
long hours
into the night
the slow turn
of the knife

blend
hand over hand cross
space in-between up and down
shelve the book high crown

science
I don't
count the beams
I fold
the block

story
Make
what you have
into
a universe.

Sink
Road?
I do not see
the end.
Did it
pass by
while I
was sleeping?
Lips dry
the water
finishes
cold to
the touch.

damage
nails rest.
close a
weary eye.

vision
and while
I break
the cold
slivers
through me
like a
wide truck.

beg
press those fears
up against
metal flowers
in the soft petals
of the rain

cloud
there is nothing
to protect
anymore
no virtuous kingdom
no relics
of gold
these eyes
see simple-
Fools.


Saturday, January 4, 2014

Chapter 110: "Hiding"

Hiding my writing; A new take/rebirth of "We, James;" My love of comics, and graphic novels; Hoping for an awesome new year; Much love to you and yours in the new year; Tons of music in this chapter-so listen to the very end; The sweet, kind, and generous Michelle Verbeeck and her Etsy shop "MichelleVerbeeck," which you can find at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MichelleVerbeeck and at: customleatherjewelry.com-plus listen for the awesome coupon code that she offers just for us; The amazing and astounding Lauren Wilson and her Etsy shop "Tet19Tshirts," which you can find at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tet19Tshirts, which includes custom work by the fabulous Antanas Bulota which you can also find at: http://akb-illustration.deviantart.com/gallery/; Wonderful writer and friend Jimmy Reed, and his segement "Notions of the Damned;" Reading from "Like the Universe Gasping for Air;" Thank you all!!!!!! :)

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