The Tree

Observations make the scene. Especially when the story is not coming. We remark on this one often enough. So today it is a snippet. Transfixed. Obsessed somewhat we think. Limbs and needles moving in the breeze. Sun and shadows vie for his attention. What does he see that we don’t? Another lifetime, perhaps. He might […]

The Secret Life of Plants

The hemp never talked to the trees. It did often engage the jimson and the magic mushrooms that grew in the damp shade of rotting limbs fallen from the trees. Hallucinogenic arrogance perhaps, “We’re superior to those oaks and conifers. They can’t manipulate the minds of humans like we can.” said the cannabis. “Oh, yes; […]

The Music Catchers

A very short piece today but with good future story prospects I think. Please let me know if you agree. A writing prompt as long as this piece follows. Let me know if you find the prompts helpful or if you post something that comes from them. The music catchers silence singers, human and avian alike, […]