Author: Dan Roberts

by Irving Faust Denial Fear, Loss No! Never! Impossible! This Cannot Be Happening Help! Anger Rage, Fury Screaming, Crying, Cringing I Am So Frightened Depression Negotiation Bargain, Plead Begging, Dealing, Promising, What Can I Do? Compromise Resignation Helpless, Hopeless Acquiescing, Surrendering, Yielding I Can Do Nothing Submission Acceptance Confirmation, Approval Acknowledging, Agreeing, Understanding Life Continues [Read More]

The day started out rotten. I overslept and was late for work. Everything that happened at the office contributed to my nervous frenzy. By the time I reached the bus stop for my homeward trip, my stomach was one big knot. As usual, the bus was late – and jammed. I had to stand in [Read More]

by Sharon Chism For every star left dim a universe of courage has been lit. For every knowing glance that’s missed, a heart of insight enjoyed. Each temptation of independence thwarted a freedom given, uncorrupted. And for every tear that’s shed, a well of compassion filled. The isolation of faceless crowds calls the deep ache [Read More]

by Dan Roberts And God created light, So Mankind could view the colors of Earth. Then Satan created ultraviolet rays, And Mankind covered his eyes. And God created a bounty of fruits and vegetables, For the better sight of Mankind. Then Satan created tobacco, And Mankind inhaled. And God created intelligence, So Mankind could build [Read More]

Standing alone, I sip my drink, People around, I try to think, No need for panic, some are friends, But can I find them, that depends. To find someone, I have to be, Somewhere where someone can see me. For otherwise I’ll pass them by, Their face escaping from my eye. I wait and soon [Read More]