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What We May Be

Posted on March 11, 2008 by J.C. Montgomery

Artwork Ophelia Adeu from Photobucket originally uploaded by like_wow_24 here Is it our lot in life to accept fate? Or do we rise up against it, knowing that we have been given the gift of free will, and as such, … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Diary | 7 Replies

A Childs Treasure

Posted on March 10, 2008 by J.C. Montgomery

Inspired by Alice: Child of the pure unclouded brow And dreaming eyes of wonder! Though time be fleet, and I and thou Are half a life asunder, Thy loving smile will surely hail The love-gift of a fairy tale. – … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Word Art | 6 Replies

Sunday Scribblings No. 101: Experiment

Posted on March 9, 2008 by J.C. Montgomery

The prompt this week is: “The Experiment” OR “Experimental Tentatively, she reached for the gun. Lying there, it was innocuous, a collection of metal and plastic. Not until she felt the weight of it in her hand did she realize … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction | Tagged Sunday Scribblings | 6 Replies

Weekend Wordsmith: Sticks and Stones

Posted on March 8, 2008 by J.C. Montgomery

Photo by Jef Safi Only Wordsby J.C. Montgomery Against the solidness of thought, words are flung like sticks.They bounce off, ricocheting back toward the speaker in an accusatory manner.What arrogant idea is this, that one should think himself so powerful?Words. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Weekend Wordsmith | 5 Replies

Sunday Scribblings No. 100: Time Machine

Posted on March 1, 2008 by J.C. Montgomery

Photo: Can’t Turn Back Time by Shimoda Sunday Scribblings Number 100:Happy hundredth scribble! Woo hoo! What I have in mind when I say “time machine” is this: things that transport you back to childhood or another particular time in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal | Tagged Sunday Scribblings | 8 Replies

Sunday Scribblings No. 96: Foul

Posted on February 4, 2008 by J.C. Montgomery

Per its originators, “Sunday Scribblings was set up to provide inspiration and motivation for anyone who enjoys writing and would like a weekly challenge.” To find out more, please click on the above logo. Thanks to Laini and Megg for … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction | Tagged Sunday Scribblings | 6 Replies

Am I normal? Do I want to be?

Posted on January 1, 2008 by J.C. Montgomery

In the article, “A Fine Madness: Sanity and Creativity”, author John Leinhard asks the question “Is it possible to be creative and live a normal life?” The author himself is posed this question and he answers, “You cannot be inventive … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays | Tagged Diary | 1 Reply

I Remember

Posted on December 21, 2007 by J.C. Montgomery

this is how I know that the essence of truth lives only in the heart that the soul of my heart forgives all the ills its suffered that I am free, yet bound by the memories of us that dreams … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Diary | Leave a reply
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