being home alone is like having a slice of the best chocolate cake you’ve ever had along with the perfect cup of tea a book that you love fuzzy slippers and a big comfy chair there’s a sense of freedom in being alone but there’s a difference in being home alone and never expecting anyone … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past: Home alone – Georgiann Carlson
Poem Attribution © goffjamesart/photography/poetry Goff James lives in Wales. He is an artist, photographer and poet. His work displays an interest in that which can be seen and unseen, that which is heard and unheard, that which is read and unread and all those things that go unnoticed in-between. You can read more of Goff's … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past: Strangers – Goff James
Jimmy you look tired worn out I liked you better when your friend was an invisible rabbit or when you were being seduced by Kim Novak surrounded by magic but maybe that’s why you think life is wonderful you’ve had different experiences than we have you’ve met angels been able to see your life backward … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past: It’s a Wonderful Life – Georgiann Carlson
“What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” she asked. “Staying home with my dog,” he whispered. “You’ll probably be with…” “Yes,” she said. “Why aren’t you going out with your friends?” “I can’t. I’ll just bring them down.” She nodded, and stared at the ceiling. “I wish things were different.” “They could be,” he said. … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past: What are you doing New Year’s Eve – Georgiann Carlson
In my dream, I killed a man I ran a knife across his throat I watched his life spill from him Until he was still I woke in sheer panic Was I insane? A psychopath? A hidden monster inside me? My mind screamed in defense I love kittens and puppies I love the smell of … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past: What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? – Tracey Koehler
Dear Children, Thank you all for the letters you send me, the ones you put on paper, or on screens, and the ones written just in your dreams and hearts. I get those too, you know, every last one, whether you believe in me or not. I hear you wishing for so many wonderful toys … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Letter From Santa – Robert G. Wertzler
Brave & Reckless 