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Exhale by jagrier, literature

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Exhale

Exhale by J.A. GrierThe air was thick smoke and ash asbestos maybe, God knows but certainly no need to ask what it is that billows from a funeral pyreWe stood in line at the theater, bank the newsstand with magic bandanas over our faces eyes stinging, sneezing no thought of breathing, even if you could who would?A full year of wind, of rain sweeping off the steps but on cloudless crystal days, I still can’t stop coughing."Exhale" © J.A. Grier. All Rights Reserved - You must get written permission from me if you wish to repost, reblog, or otherwise reproduce this work in part or in whole.

Don't Tell Rosie by jagrier, literature

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Don't Tell Rosie

Don't Tell Rosie by J.A. GrierRhonda's overalls are too big, but they do the job just like she does. Weaver turned welder - her eyes are determined.She sees people looking at her, and imagines they are smiling, lauding her, her work. Man's work. It makes her laugh. Easierthan days at the loom, her hands now meld marvels in the glowing arc. Pay is better, too. She watches the boss at lunch, and thinks itstrange, his gaze quick and away. Her friend rolls her eyes, "War's done soon, then so are we." It's a long moment of more thinking.Then understanding. Rhonda walks home, and now the faces frown. Her eyes are determined, and nothing ...

Pray for Rain by jagrier, literature

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Pray for Rain

Pray For Rain by J.A. GrierBrown and brittle dirt, heat and dry Pounding and relentless days of searing sun and sky Lost inside this constant sandy hue This perfect deadly sky, so very blue.I kneel in the dust and pray for rain.A feline growl of thunder lifts my eyes from the ground And the sky is filled with clouds from all around Deep and dark, courting mountains on the distant line The air grows thick with breezes from a cooler time.Slowly, then with vigor, the rain rushes down Enrapturing the desert with its driving sound The landscape cries with pleasure as the thunder roars Drops embracing every feature as the water pours.Charged lig...

In the Basement by jagrier, literature

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In the Basement

I stood on the patio, watching the sunrise. I wiped the blood from my hands onto my nightgown, which was already spattered, and thought with grim satisfaction that that creature was finally out of the basement. For good.----------Our new home was beautiful, except for the basement, which felt more like a cave than a part of a house. I took one look at it and refused to go down there again. My husband didn’t mind, “That’s fine, Clair. I’ll be the one to change the air filter and check the pump, then. It’s really not that bad.”“Doug, it’s damp, moldy, full of spiders, and has one bare, yellowing light bulb as the only light.”“It’ll sti...

The Last Golden Stone by jagrier, literature

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The Last Golden Stone

The Last Golden Stone by J.A. GrierShener spoke into my mind, “We are getting close, Tasha.” I stopped and turned to look down at him. I didn’t have to look down very far because Shener was a huge, huge wolf. His eyes glittered up into mine through the dim light of the forest.I felt my heart sink. I was exhausted and injured. I gazed down at my sword and thought about all my recent kills. I thought to him, “So soon. We barely survived the last two trials.”He thought back, “We’ll be lucky to survive this one, too.”I laughed a little, I couldn’t help it, and went down on one knee before him. I threw my arms around his neck and hugged ...

She Wants by jagrier, literature

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She Wants

She Wants by J.A. GrierShe wants to hold what she can’t have. Her hands are cold, her eyes are mad. The night wind creeps and calls her there, and as he sleeps she strokes his hair. To brush his lips, a kiss of fire, her mind rips with crossed desires. A cloudy thought of things long past when love was wrought with him to last. A nearer urge for life’s sweet thrum. The want to purge the sense of numb. Existence sick with loneliness could change so quick with one, sharp kiss. Sleeps in the dim beneath her gaze; her lust for him cuts her two ways. Her hand slides up his shoulder bare; the demons chide to kiss him there. Yet also, breath bene...

Witches at the Carnival by jagrier, literature

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Witches at the Carnival

Witches at the Carnival by J.A. Grierthe crowd panics covering their heads terrified, as the witches giggle and prance circling round, they cackle and twirl flitting through the lights hanging on the carousel preening before mutant mirrors I’m not running, I see a group of them on brooms, leaving now, something struggling in their arms, they’ve gotten what they came for time to party"Witches at the Carnival" © J.A. Grier. All Rights Reserved - You must get written permission from me if you wish to repost, reblog, or otherwise reproduce this work in part or in whole.

Permanent Marker by jagrier, literature

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Permanent Marker

Permanent Marker by J.A. GrierThe tattoos are sharp and perfect, tribal on my forehead, my neck, arms and chest. Perfect as they night they were made, like me. Stark against chalk skin, etched into me before my turning. They never fade, unlike the red stains around my mouth that vanish so very quickly."Permanent Marker" © J.A. Grier. All Rights Reserved - You must get written permission from me if you wish to repost, reblog, or otherwise reproduce this work in part or in whole.

An Imperfect Stasis by jagrier, literature

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An Imperfect Stasis

An Imperfect Stasis by J.A. GrierShe is held in glass, one hand upraised, the other holds a wilted bouquet. An eye is missing, and the skinhas fallen from the bones of an arm and a leg, her ribs are open like the hull of a sunken ship. Her veil falls over her shoulders,a swirl of lace sailing in a dead wind. The dress is eaten and torn with brocade still flashing in the stitches.Her beauty pierces, a smile so sincere, teeth poking through her cheeks. Her upraised hand reaches forward, bumps the inner surfaceof the glass bottle. She keeps smiling, lifts the flowers to her face as her ear falls to the ground like a rose petal."An Imperf...

As Time Passes by jagrier, literature

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As Time Passes

As Time Passes by J.A. GrierKitty loves insects, but they are outside, safe in temperamental rains.Trees are a playground as kitty pretends to hunt birds swooping on hot winds.Leaves crunch beneath her. Rushing from pile to pile, kitty scatters our hard work.The fire's warmth lulls her at last. Kitty purrs and dreams of chasing falling snow."As Time Passes" © J.A. Grier. All Rights Reserved - You must get written permission from me if you wish to repost, reblog, or otherwise reproduce this work in part or in whole.

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Exhale by jagrier, literature

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Exhale

Don't Tell Rosie by jagrier, literature

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Don't Tell Rosie

Pray for Rain by jagrier, literature

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Pray for Rain

In the Basement by jagrier, literature

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In the Basement

The Last Golden Stone by jagrier, literature

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The Last Golden Stone

She Wants by jagrier, literature

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She Wants

Witches at the Carnival by jagrier, literature

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Witches at the Carnival

Permanent Marker by jagrier, literature

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Permanent Marker

An Imperfect Stasis by jagrier, literature

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An Imperfect Stasis

As Time Passes by jagrier, literature

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As Time Passes

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I am a planetary scientist, educator, fiction writer, and poet who has always been a fan of speculative art, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and the just plain weird. My website, Fictional Planet onewritersmind.blogspot.com is where I post about new projects, writing tips, art that catches my eye, and astronomy items of interest. My publications include a textbook about the inner planets, over three dozen poems, two short stories and a pile of scientific and educational papers and articles. I came to dA looking for great art to highlight my blog and inspire my writing, and I haven't been disappointed!

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