I long to see the willow tree Blowing in the wind It’s flexing branches in the breeze As fall settles in I admire the willow tree Bending in the storm through the thunder and the rain It’s branches are not torn Let me love the willow tree It’s beauty, and it’s shade I lie beneathContinue reading “Willow”
Author Archives: Terry
Crusader
In twenty years of soldiering, William had never seen such horror. Such.. indefatigable brutality. The ground rumbled. Before him lay a horde. Hundreds upon thousands of Seljuk Turks, saddled on fresh horses, striking down from the heavens with a swarm of arrows, as if from God himself. William barely had a moment to raise hisContinue reading “Crusader”
The Mirror
I hate Toby. As a creeping sense of dread washes over me, I pray for sunlight. For safety. For the presence I now sense in the corner of my room to just LEAVE ME ALONE. I’d hoped I would grow out of this, but here I am, in a dark room, at… three o’clock inContinue reading “The Mirror”
The Desk (Short Story)
The first thing I noticed was the beautiful oak wood. Antique, darkened with time, and absolutely stunning. I loved it from the first time I saw it. Everything about the desk drew me in. Elegant brass drawer handles, with perfect patina. Simple Victorian style trim, nine drawers, four for each side, and one in theContinue reading “The Desk (Short Story)”
Bleak
What do you think is the future of AI? I envision three separate futures for the world of AI. Two are bleak, one is fanciful at best. Information Apocalypse In this scenario, AI is constantly funded and we get more and more data centers. Nobody checks for redundant data, nobody cleans up the system, itContinue reading “Bleak”
Vulnerability
What’s something you’ve done that your past self would be proud of? Sharing these thoughts, writing these words, is probably one of the most visceral, terrifying experiences for me. I am a man who grew up being constantly battered down. My ideas, my plans, my hopes and dreams, were always relegated to “Maybe you shouldContinue reading “Vulnerability”
Is This Worth Sharing?
An invitation for my readers to respond. Over the past year, I’ve put in some pretty hefty effort into actually sitting down and writing. From fictional works that haven’t made it here yet, to my personal ramblings on philosophical and theological ideas, to simple poems and photos. But is any of it worth it? Someday,Continue reading “Is This Worth Sharing?”
Breathe
How do you manage stress? In for a moment, Out for a thought! Let in the air that You had forgot! Breathe, my good friend! Let the air in! Hold it for a second And blow it out again! When your feeling anxious And stress is at your door Do not hyperventilate Control your breathContinue reading “Breathe”
To My Dear Friends, on the Advent of Their Wedding
I must, before all else, apologize to you, for the timing of this message, which should have been delivered to you on the momentous day. I am a selfish man, and in my selfishness I neglected you, and for that I am sorry. But what a day for celebration! Seeing the two of you broughtContinue reading “To My Dear Friends, on the Advent of Their Wedding”
Locked Inside My Hypocrisy
Are any of you as tired as me? With all this horrid war I’d like to think that days of peace are not far from the door And do you find your lids are heavy with weight of many thoughts? Distractions seem to fill my head my mind must places go. I am tired, andContinue reading “Locked Inside My Hypocrisy”
