Whether you have arrived here with intentionality or by sheer happenstance, I celebrate your arrival to my (both literal and figurative) domain. You now find yourself in the not-quite-hallowed halls of the grand repository of my nonsensical ramblings, thoughtful diatribes, and therapeutic musings.

My hope is for you to feel a sense of connection. If you find yourself relating to or moved by one of my pieces, please grace me with a comment or two to let me know how I am doing.

I implore thee, impart upon me thy words.

Like most artists, my cravings include caffeine, excessive wordplay, structure that I can both follow and ignore, and thoughtful feedback, which helps me to better understand the ways people connect with my writings.

Have an enjoyable stay.



~ elr

Poetry Favorites

Randomized [3] | My Personal Favorites
A colorful ocean wave crests as a sunset illuminates the wave against a backdrop of beautiful clouds.
The poet's palette, an ocean of words. She covers the canvas, with notions absurd. [continue] ...
: Favorites, Poems, Poetry, Writing

Canvas Obscured (a poem)

Image Credit: "Cotswold side yard at Greenfield Village" by E.L. Redwine
Today I rose before my eyes could see. To keep them closed is just stupidity. With all the struggle that’s in front of me, feet hit the floor. The morning paper smacks me in the face. Sometimes this world can be an awful place. Lost my faith in the human race. Then I look next door. [continue] ...
: Favorites, Introspection, Poems

Greener (a poem)

Traffic at night (Image: Eastimages)
standing amidst traffic, cars on each side, the wind spins me around. [continue] ...
: Favorites, Introspection, Poems, Struggle

Inconversant (a poem)

Recent Poetry

Recent [3] | All Poetry
Crying woman
I don’t have much left: [continue] ...
: Change, Expectations, Fears, Growth, Hurt, Introspection, Legacy, Loss, Poems, Struggle, Uncertainty

no idea (a poem)

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I am not what your words declare me to be. [continue] ...
: Acceptance, Change, Fears, Growth, Hope, Hurt, Introspection, Learning, Poems, Social Issues, Strength, Struggle, Transgender, Transition

Redefined (a poem)

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I see myself in the story of a beautifully unique woman who never quite fits the mold of societal expectations, and the beast who holds her captive within the near impeneterable walls of an enchanted castle. [continue] ...
: Acceptance, Change, Fears, Growth, Hope, Hurt, Introspection, Learning, Poems, Social Issues, Strength, Struggle, Transgender, Transition

The Deal (a poem)

Recent Articles

Recent [3] | All Articles | Top Articles
Looking through blinds
...the result was the same...my problems were still there, staring me in the face. (732 words) [continue] ...
: Articles, Change, Christianity, Community, Diversity, Drama, Fears, Growth, Introspection, Learning, Politics, Social Issues, Struggle, Trauma, Trust

Perspectives in Coping (article)

Music concert, hands raised in the shape of the heart for the music, blurred crowd and artists on stage in the background with blue spotlights
Remember the artist, band, writer, poet, actor, or comedian who touched your heart, brightened your day, helped you through a rough patch, altered your view of the world or how you saw yourself? Remember that artist who affected you so much that it changed your life? (392 words) [continue] ...
: Art, Articles, Books, Change, Growth, Hope, Inspiration, Introspection, Learning, Strength, Struggle, Trust, Writing

Fond Memories (article)

Christian fundamentalist campaigns in park. A Christian calls on the public to repent for their sins because they believe the second coming of Jesus is imminent in a park in Albany, New York ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - Jun 09, 2020
Blasting people with scripture and judgments then walking away, leaves behind nothing but animosity and contempt... (641 words) [continue] ...
: Abuse, Articles, Change, Christianity, Community, Diversity, Drama, Fears, Growth, Introspection, Learning, Politics, Social Issues, Struggle, Trauma, Trust

Poor Timing (article)

Recent Thoughts

Recent [3] | All Thoughts
Panic attack in public place. Woman having panic disorder in cit
Most of my life, I have been chasing approval. [continue] ...
: Art, Growth, Introspection, Learning, Nature, Thoughts, Writing

Chasing Approval (thoughts)

Close up of the face of a woman who lies in bed her head is hidden under the covers
Just when I think I’m at a point where I’m okay and can finally start moving forward, someone casually or incendiarily hurls those three words, burning me to the core. [continue] ...
: Change, Drama, Family, Fears, Grief, Growth, Hurt, Introspection, Learning, Lonely, Loss, Social Issues, Struggle, Thoughts

Today, I realized. (thoughts)

Close-up of a lioness, open-mouthed, roaring, teeth bared in the light rain.
They have seen it all and stood strong despite the pushback. They have the scars to show for it, but they also have resilience. [continue] ...
: Big Thoughts, Change, Community, Growth, Hope, Inspiration, Learning, Social Issues, Strength, Struggle, Thoughts, Trust

On Days Like Today (thoughts)

Recent Stories

Recent [3] | All Stories | Shorts | Novellas
A man preparing to drive a white, painted finishing nail into a board with a hammer while his left hand supports the nail. A ladder, shop benches and tools are visible in the background.
In 1984, I decided to pierce my left ear. I did it myself with a bag of ice, a sterilized needle, and a bar of soap. (492 words) [read] ...
: Growth, Inspiration, Learning, Love, Short Stories, Stories, Struggle, Trust

The Earring

A bright red umbrella site alone on an aged European, wet, gray brick street. Overlay of pianist playing piano.
Pianist and Composer, Jason Fervento asked, "How does this song make you feel?" (107 words) [read] ...
: Change, Fiction, Learning, Loss, Love, Short Stories, Stories, Struggle, Trust, Vignette

I Stand Alone (a vignette)

A monochrome image of snow falling softly on a line of wood and cast-iron benches that line the sidewalk in a New York City park. In the background, old buildings stretch into the distance.
Sometimes the warmth we need comes from an unexpected place. A novella (10,025 words). [read] ...
: Drama, Fiction, Grief, Hope, LGBTQIA+, Loss, Novellas, Slice of Life, Stories, Struggle, Transgender

Cold

Topics

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Crying woman
I don’t have much left: [continue] ...
: Change, Expectations, Fears, Growth, Hurt, Introspection, Legacy, Loss, Poems, Struggle, Uncertainty

no idea (a poem)

Hundreds of golden fireflies illuminate a night scene amongst tall grass in a thicket of trees. Photo taken in a forest in Thailand.
I walked out of the din, wandered into the yard. I never thought performing would be so damned hard. [continue] ...
: Acceptance, Change, Faith, Fears, Growth, Inspiration, Introspection, Learning, Nature, Poems, Poet, Poetry, Strength, Struggle, Trust, Writing

Performance Anxiety (a poem)

Out of tune and out of time. An old, broken-down piano with well-worn keys was found abandoned in a derelict Irish farmhouse.
Why do we employ pen and paper or, having been given words, dutifully put them to rhyme? Why do we apply oil to canvas, or form a masterpiece with not but sound? [continue] ...
: Inspiration, Poems, Writing

Why? (a poem)

 

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