RICK HAYNES

If bees disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would have only four years of life left. Albert Einstein. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Lao Tzu That which does not kill us makes us stronger. Friedrich Nietzsche You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. Mae West Get busy living or get busy dying. Stephen King Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. Henry Ford Tis better to have loved and lost than to h

Hello folks. I bid you welcome to my world of Drabbles. A Drabble is a self-contained story of exactly 100 words, excluding the title. As with all tales, it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. I’ve written too many to count and here is one I think will raise a smile or two. Take it easy out there. THE BIG NIGHT by Rick Haynes It was the night of the film premiere. The traditional red carpet had been positioned, and the crowds were lining the pavements six deep. All the maj

PEACE By Cindy J.Smith Their future just starting They are called off to war Told that freedom and peace Are worth dying for In their dress uniforms Buttons shiny and bright Family, friends they are proud So it must be all right But major destruction Is all that's in store When Pride and greed unite Countries declare war Bullets start flying Maim all in their path There is no escape From their vengeful wrath The whining of bombs Raining down from the sky Mix with the terror

Changing Waters by Rick Haynes CHANGING WATERS On the far side of Georgioupolis a fast running river brings ice cold melt from the majestic White Mountains. Legend has it all the waters flowing to the sea were nectar from the gods, blessing man with the gift of life. Poseidon would swim the depths, protecting the people and provide safe anchorage for their boats. But nowadays the gods are unimportant, almost forgotten. Fish and small mammals thrive along the lowest part of th

I bet you are all wondering why I have chosen a poem from 1867? In your shoes, so would I. Here's the story. Some time ago I walked into a charity shop looking for some old sci-fi books. Alas, it wasn't my lucky day but tucked away in a corner, I espied something of interest. First up was An Anthology Of Modern Prose by A.J.J. Ratcliffe published in 1936. And sitting behind it was a real gem. Once I brushed away the cobwebs, a leather-bound book revealed itself. Embossed on t