Short story in 2024 by BW Derge about modern love and its unimpressive death at the hands of man’s stupidity. Six scenes with two main characters, Melissa and Gavin, plus two supporting roles of Barry and Tina. Not based on any actual occurrences or people.
Tag: love
Poems about love, and other writings involving love, both platonic and romantic, might be tagged as well
A Cosmic Shore (Poem by BW Derge)
“A Cosmic Shore – Poem by BW Derge from “Pillars of Salt, Book Two: Fuck Your Tea and Crumpets” – written in 2004
A Poem From the Unknown
“From the Unknown” – Poem by BW Derge from “Pillars of Salt, Book One: The Vultures of Orpheus” – written in 2005
To Another World, The Dreamer Dreamed (excerpt from Laenif: Book Two)
From Laenif: Book 2, “And the Sun Let Go” – chapter two: “To Another World, the Dreamer Dreamed”
A Silly Dream – Everywhere But Elsewhere
“A Silly Dream” – Poem by BW Derge from “Everywhere But Elsewhere” – written in 2010
The Mechanical Afterglow of Humankind
“Mechanical Afterglow” – Poem by BW Derge from “Mars Jazz” – written in 2013
Life as a Game of Tetris
“Life as a Game of Tetris” – Poem by BW Derge from “Paradox Locked” – written in 2018
Death is a Beautiful Gift from the Stars
“A Beautiful Gift” – Poem by BW Derge from “The Sun Will Eat You, Too” – written in 2021
Swallow a Soul – Therapeutic Uses of Swallowing a Soul
“Swallow a Soul” – Poem by BW Derge from “A Doomed, Faceless, Abstract Idea Presented Through the Medium of Poetry” – written in 2005 at St. John’s at Prospect Hall in Frederick, MD – studying creative writing and the therapeutic uses of swallowing a soul
Intense Desert Poetry Themes – ‘The Desert Night’s Cold’
“The Desert Night’s Cold” – Poem by BW Derge from “Manifestations of Consciousness (or, More Fucking Poems)” – written in 2008 at the now defunct College of Santa Fe, New Mexico – studying creative writing and Intense Desert Poetry Themes