Loneliness, an inevitable lurking spirit of hopelessness “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children. ~ Nelson Mandela “Unlock the door and come out, Larami,” a terrified grandmother called out to her distressed grandson. The child had locked himself…

Visiting in Foreverness. Escaping the perils of this world… Visiting lands, sojourning realms in majestic expanse Trekking across seashores dusted in soft pink sands Staying only a moment while an entire century moves us on Into another realm, faultlessly, serenely, but not yet home Glistening providential suns rising proclaiming new…

“There are no incurable diseases — only the lack of will. There are no worthless herbs — only the lack of knowledge.” ~ Avicenna — Hiram Scott and his two brothers ran a B&B in the nearby area and hauled in great profits from their business. But Hiram was not in business for monetary profits today. He was seeking valuables that may stimulate his wife and renew her interest in intimacy. …

Junk and treasure are never equal. — “The things we treasure are never junk to us. Treasures and junk are measured in the minds and hearts of the ones who value them.” ~ AH After reading two magazines that consisted of a series of articles shedding light on the lives of various individuals and how they are…

“a seasonal commemoration of eventual changes in foliage colors to mild cool mornings, autumnal equinox, and tranquil stellar nights” ~Alize Henry — In previous years, September was a highly anticipated month that never failed to exceed my expectations. I can still feel the excitement running through my veins as the days grew shorter and the nights became calm and pleasant. Morning breezes from the south carried a magical aroma of pine leaves…

Every once in a while we need to quietly get out of our own way. — “A Taste for Life” weekly prompts. Visual Prompt 6 Sometimes we can feel ourselves moving in two different directions simultaneously. It’s like feeling oneself going and coming too. Many choices, options, decisions, reasons, and even chances to move forward, to trudge on ahead to the next best thing. So much…

A compilation of fictional short stories — “Easy reading is damn hard writing.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne I've republished a compilation of some of my fictional short stories for your enjoyment. He Knew All Their Secrets Who was that guy?medium.com Entourage part 1 Sometimes life’s circumstances can make you change your beliefs.alize-henry.medium.com Eons of Dreams: Eliana Dreams play definite roles in our reality, but are they our fate or our destiny?medium.com

I wonder if wildflowers grow in Eden. — Are any wildflowers in Eden? Or any twisted trees? Well, I’ll just walk there, enter and look around to see! Though angels guard the entrance with their flaming swords. Maybe they will let me enter. I will never be annoyed. If they allow me entry, I promise I will never…

“Soothing romantic music encompassed my soul … ” I savored in my approval of the sensualness I was experiencing, loving the feeling. Knowing that tonight I could afford to feel this good. I pulled back the drapes of the full-length window to expose the cityscape’s colorful array of distant lights…