Mark : Writing

No Excuse

No Excuse

A Story by Mark


Originally intended as a submission for Helena's/Albert's forum question, "What Makes You Grumpy", it evolved into a dialogue on "Why I have no right ..
PATRIOTIC BLUES

PATRIOTIC BLUES

A Poem by Mark


Really, nothing whatever to do with Patriotism...But it got your attention, didn't it??
The Hills, Alight

The Hills, Alight

A Poem by Mark


A commemorative to the countless volunteer firemen in Marion County and elsewhere across Texas and the South, who have given so much to total stranger..
The Last Hour...(or so)

The Last Hour...(or so)

A Poem by Mark


For Helena's latest contest, poems and short stories describing one's last day on Earth
Six, Redux

Six, Redux

A Poem by Mark


Originally a contribution to one of Emma's poems, I felt it good enough to have a life unto itself.
WHAT TEXAS <i>DON'T</i> LACK

WHAT TEXAS DON'T LACK

A Poem by Mark


My response to a friends' challenge to write something wholly outside my experience frame--I selected a hip-hop tune--YIKES!
Dedication (Unread)

Dedication (Unread)

A Story by Mark


This year's submission to National Public Radio's "Three Minute Fiction" contest
Defloration

Defloration

A Poem by Mark


The concept came from a Vietnam era TV show, where Malcolm Jamal Warner, as a gung-ho new 1st Lieutenant, learns first-hand he has no inkling of what ..
Dig This

Dig This

A Poem by Mark


A Beat-ified version of an actual happening. Written For Kerry o'Connor's contest
RE-CYCLING ROSIE

RE-CYCLING ROSIE

A Poem by Mark


While interred at Southeast Louisiana State Hospital, I met many persons who, despite their infirmities, were fascinating and gentle souls.This partic..