by Jan Toomer | Feb 9, 2009 | Guest Writers
One day, I hopped into a taxi and took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed the brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver...
by Jan Toomer | Feb 7, 2009 | Metaphysical Poetry and Prose
GateKeeper, GateKeeper, guardian of the door – Let me pass through – back to Nevermore. Keeper of the Secrets lend me the key. I need to find, to know – the real me. Time Master, set me free – let me go – to fly ‘twixt and...
by Jan Toomer | Feb 7, 2009 | Metaphysical Poetry and Prose, Poetry and Prose
CAUTION: DISTURBING CONTENT! The conductor’s hands work feverishly as more components blend into the hideous melody. Slowly, the crescendo builds. As it does, the cloud forms over the earth, waiting… Waiting for the note to signify the apex of the concerto...
by Jan Toomer | Feb 7, 2009 | Metaphysical Poetry and Prose
Stars shining bright eternally optimistic – or perhaps uncaring – twinkling incessantly. Waves bashing to and fro – never tiring – sometimes with vengeance. Sun spreading heat – rays seek all. Growth and death rolled into one. Moon waxing...
by Jan Toomer | Feb 6, 2009 | Metaphysical Poetry and Prose
Her illusions jumble her vision; reality just out of reach. He self-induced ignorance, a cocoon of protection. Her thoughts seem to be “others WILL take care of me!” Self-appointed princess, sitting atop her cloud throne, dictating her wants to a...
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