Today’s Tiny Tale: Covid Love

He wrote, "Maybe, we won't meet again. Maybe, in another life, we won't waste time Before telling each other -- I love you."

Today’s Tiny Tale: Always

"I knew that you would understand. Only you," said he. "Always," said she, gently massaging his back. Their son sat wondering when his father would stop imagining his dead mother.

What If I Die Tomorrow?

Today, I live. But who can speak of tomorrow? What if, I die tomorrow? Today, I do so many things. But is this how I want to die? Should these be my last moments? Today, I breathe. But would I rather not really live? Even if I had one day left? Today, I worry about [...]

For They Are Not Dead

Yes, the breath of life has left them. They are no longer alive like us. But they continue to encourage us to really live. For they are not dead, Till we let them be. Yes, their bodies have decayed. They can no longer touch us. But they continue to touch our lives. For they are [...]

Game of Thrones: Hodor

He was a sweet giant Called Hodor, Who could only say One word, "Hodor." But it was all that was needed. Hodor. Hodor. Strong in the built, Weak in the mind, Softer still in the heart, He made up completely With his loyalty. Hodor. Hodor. As we cried, He held the door. As he died, [...]

Game of Thrones: Arya Stark

A girl was high-born, Destined to be a lady. But she became a rebel. A girl was Arya Stark of Winterfell. A girl was tied by rules, Taught to sew and sing. But she danced with her sword. A girl was Arya Stark of Winterfell. A girl was trained To become no one. But she [...]

V-Day Run-up: 4. Meredith and Derek

They may not be Together any more. But hardly any couple Makes it to forever after. At least what finally Had the power to separate them Was nothing short of death, Even though a part of her died with him. For the time they had, They weaved together a saga Of romance, heartache and drama, [...]

Waiting for the One Day

"Have you seen the movie One Day?" I asked my friend, trying to make my point clear with an example. We both love movies so I thought that should help. "In that too, the hero, Dexter played by Jim Sturgess and the heroine, Emma played by Anne Hathaway know each other for decades before they [...]

No, You Won’t Die Alone

You have to figure... if the world's fattest twins can find love, there's hope for all of us. Somewhere out there is another little freak who will love us, understand us, kiss our three heads and make it all better. - Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City   No matter how weird you are, how [...]