Excerpt from “The Oracle of Cisthene”
Oracle tells no lies to the men who
come to it want to hear. He who believes
he is without worry worries the most
for what lies beyond his control.
Like what you have read? Get your full version of this book of poetry for $8 by contacting me at jennsmithak @ gmail.com .
Welcome to 2020!
I am back from a break and ready to post in the new year. I have a lot of projects planned–writing-wise–in 2020 that I am thrilled to share with you! One project, of which, is the fiction version of Medusa, The Lost Daughter! Yes, the poetry version will be expanded into a full-blown fiction version. It is in the works, so I will be posting some snippets from the poetic version for you to get you ready for it!
Also, there may be some local workshops that I may be leading coming your way if you living in the MD/VA/DC area. Stay tuned.
There may be a free writing camp available online soon. Hmmm…a very big possibility!
I just finished my first fiction work, The Fleeting Lights. It has passed the first draft mark. I am so excited!
Also, the new year is not without celebrating. Keep your eyes open for some giveaways. Could be Medusa or anything else. Stay tuned.
Happy 2020!
JL Smith
Excerpt: We were supposed to come back
by the bridge,
before the guitar solo,
but the resolution never found
its third verse.
Cast Out of Eden is available at Politics and Prose at https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781624292323
Excerpt: I stand in silence
waiting for you
and the high tide
to sweep it all away.
Cast Out of Eden is available at Politics and Prose at https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781624292323
Excerpt: He fumbles on with broken feet,
forever broken,
as I watch it all,
knowing that I can’t save him.
Cast Out of Eden is available at Politics and Prose at https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781624292323
Excerpt: All that you wanted it to be:
imperfect,
crooked,
but perfect in a happy way.
Cast Out of Eden is available at Politics and Prose at https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781624292323
Excerpt: When you smear your finger
over the glass corner,
notice the crack,
and dare not tell her
that imperfections are present.
Cast Out of Eden is available at Politics and Prose at https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781624292323
