Broken Trust – Poem by Lola Hornof

There was a very loud crash, That nobody else heard, Broken inside, Nothing could change that, Why do I have to suffer? He created my broken self, On the fears of the people I trusted most, In the end, I got away, Battered and bruised, But alive, I feel that nothing is safe, Nothing at … Continue reading Broken Trust – Poem by Lola Hornof

Love at First Kiss – Short Story by Lola Hornof

It had been so long since she had been in a relationship. She was content being alone doing things her own way. Kailey felt a twinge of loneliness every now and then. She just tried to ignore it as much as she could. Sitting in front of the computer, she noticed a new message. A … Continue reading Love at First Kiss – Short Story by Lola Hornof

Self-Exploration – Short Story by Lola Hornof

Jessie walked out of the cabin door. She took in a deep breath of the fresh, clean, morning air. She stretched and took all the scenery in. The early morning brightly colored birds sang and chirped. The frogs from the nearby pond made noises. Jessie was all alone out in the heart of nature. The … Continue reading Self-Exploration – Short Story by Lola Hornof

The Decision – Short Story by Lola Hornof

Juliana was walking through the streets of New York City. Thinking about the decision she had to make. Her fiancé had been offered an excellent job in Seattle. Was she ready to relocate all the way across the country? After all her whole life was here. Her dream job, family, and all her friends she … Continue reading The Decision – Short Story by Lola Hornof

New Orleans – Short Story by Lola Hornof

Julie was completely memorized by this magnificent city. New Orleans. She had finally made it here, her dream. She slowly walked down Bourbon Street taking in all the sights. Jazz music was playing, with its up beats, on the street by the native musicians. The sights and sounds amazed her and put her in a … Continue reading New Orleans – Short Story by Lola Hornof

There – Poem by Lola Hornof

You were there when we took our first steps, And went unsteadily across the floor, You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided, Until our steps took us out the door, You worry now, “Are they ok?” Is there more you could have done? As we walk the paths of our unknown, You wonder, “Where have … Continue reading There – Poem by Lola Hornof

The Promise – Poem by Mario Vitale

Often now when in a contemplative mood Relaxing with not a care Suddenly recalling a promise An innocent, spur of the moment promise made on an intimate occasion long agoA promise made in jest made in the heat of passion No real intent of actually seeing it to fruition A promise made neverthelessA promise Hollow, … Continue reading The Promise – Poem by Mario Vitale

Pretty Pictures, Pretty Ribbons, and You – Poem by Mario Vitale

felt faint inside from the heat of the day I fell down on my knees to pray thought of those memories from a time ago Christmas was spent under the mistletoe hugs & kisses with everything new Pretty pictures pretty ribbons and you deep down in my heart you lit the spark to what I … Continue reading Pretty Pictures, Pretty Ribbons, and You – Poem by Mario Vitale