Mike Espinosa : Writing

Caterpie

Caterpie

A Poem by Mike Espinosa


I scurry downpast the bushes and the trees.I scurry downthrough the scattered piles of leaves.I scurry down'cause I'm a Caterpie.I'm a Caterpie.I see ..
Buried in the Masquerade

Buried in the Masquerade

A Poem by Mike Espinosa


I see your face reflected in the window,the mask from All-Hallows-Eve.The night we strolled unprotected,ripping our hearts from our sleeves.Buried in ..
Auburn's VIP Program

Auburn's VIP Program

A Story by Mike Espinosa


A local program’s attempt at boosting Auburn’s economy has achieved a bit of success and has even gathered quite the following in the comm..
Is He Willing, But Not Able?

Is He Willing, But Not Able?

A Poem by Mike Espinosa


Oh my sweet Brandy;Why have you stopped working?Back when she left, you worked wonders.You filled me with gleeand confidence.Now- nothing.It's as if I..
There is Nothing in His Power

There is Nothing in His Power

A Poem by Mike Espinosa


It's February 15,The love is over.The sun has set.The casket has closed.We knew this day would come.Ever since we dragged our feet from that office.Th..
He Necessarily Exists

He Necessarily Exists

A Poem by Mike Espinosa


I'm going senile,but I don't know why.It could be because 1932 is getting further awayor because of my loss.I don't remember much anymore.The days blu..
Summer

Summer

A Story by Mike Espinosa


It was a hot afternoon. They tend to be in June, especially here in Texas. The sun was staring down at me, spiting me for daring to try to avoid its..
12 Step

12 Step

A Poem by Mike Espinosa


I leaned forward,I kissed your wrist.Your perfume lingered,You bit your lip.You closed the door behind you-never once stalled.My hands trembling,knees..
Doubt

Doubt

A Poem by Mike Espinosa


I threw out that rosary.It was so easy,slipping out of my iced hand,flying into the dark of night.Those red beads slowly fading-like my faith did all ..
Robert Knutzen Finds a Dollar

Robert Knutzen Finds a Dollar

A Story by Mike Espinosa


This just in: Two weeks ago, local student, Robert Knutzen found a dollar outside of the Holman Library.When asked about his find, Knutzen said, &ldqu..