I keep having an odd dream about you showing up on the street where I live. It would not be a good idea. For a start, the chances of me appearing on the street where I live are miniscule because I am hidden away. But worse still – in this day and age – people […]
“Don’t they look delicious! Would you like to try a bite?” Gulp! I stared up and saw the generous cleavage behind two pink cupcakes. I sat up properly and swung my feet round onto the floor. As she stood there smiling, I edged forwards so that I was perched on the edge of the sun-lounger. […]
Arching his wings he settled onto the warm waters of the lake. Surprised by a noticeable absence he ruffled his magnificent feathers. She was normally there waiting for him. Where was she? As the sun hung low in the mournful sky, he waited in anticipation. There was no sign of her. Loud honks echoed across […]
Why don’t we take some time off from being responsible, serious professionals, from being sensible, reliable adults. Why don’t you and I just go crazy this weekend? I want to go out with you, on a whirlwind of adventure. I want to hang out somewhere fun and loud and wild. I want to drink beer […]
In my dreams, I walk through the deep dark forest, scrambling over knotty twisted roots. I wade through freezing gushing rivers. I climb over crumbling rocky ledges and across mountain ranges that make me dizzy. I march on through the desert, wondering if I am in pursuit of a mirage. The scorching heat of the […]
You and me… …sailing away on the open sea… …to a sheltered cove, where only the faintest breeze disturbs the sea. We can rest, soaking up the embers of the evening sun, letting sleep get the better of us. I can tell when you are tired…and it is adorable. I can sense your breathing becoming […]
“To the left a little, chin up, good, hold that. Tilt your head a little, look straight at the camera, and look down, good. Let’s try a smile, ok, and close your eyes, and now open, look right, and down, and now straight at the camera. Good. Ok, I think that’s a wrap.” I put […]
I had a dream about you recently. It started out as mundane as can be. We were hanging out, eating breakfast, looking at each other’s writing, making suggestions, praising each other shamelessly, our feet snuggling under the table. After a morning of concentrating on editing, we decided we deserved the chance to relax. We went […]
In a triumphant grand jeté, he leapt onto the stage just like a young gazelle in heat. Muscles rippling through his legs caused him to spring all over the boards with gleeful animation. He made it look all so easy. Every dancer in our corps de ballet gazed in wonder at his agility. As a […]
I wonder if you raised an eyebrow when you saw this title. But it is true. There is a little girl within, innocent as can be, pure-hearted, full of imagination, full of dreams. Don’t we all have a child within who seeks adventure but needs safety? Aren’t we drawn to someone that excites us and […]
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