Literary Writings – Page 4

The Alumnus

October 24, 2021 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Novels

The Alumnus, A Novel by Phil Cline Chapters Seven through Nine Chapter Seven “Looney.” We were alone again, just the detectives and me. Detective Wiley had just weighed in with his considered opinion. Characteristically short, but I was inclined to agree with his assessment. However, I was not anxious to see our suspect so described in official police […]

The Alumnus, Chapters 4-6

October 22, 2021 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Novels

Chapter Four I sat staring at my autographed baseball. “Mickey Mantle” handwritten. And right below; “NO. 7” also in script. Best centerfielder ever. Maybe the best ball player ever. I looked at the other autographed baseballs on their individual glass stands on my office credenza. “Ted Williams.” “Willie Mays.” “Duke Snyder”. Good ballplayers. Great ballplayers. But not as good as “The Mic.” Now there was […]

The Alumnus

October 17, 2021 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Novels

Chapters One through Three, Chapter One I held Brenda’s nametag in my hands. Gingerly. I hated cutting myself and the plastic’s broken edges were ragged and sharp. It had been split in a diagonal line from top left to bottom right. I was careful of the back too. Just as hazardous was that awkward needle pin lock contraption […]

The Fall

January 8, 2021 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings

From Richard III by William Shakespeare. “And every tongue brings in a separate tale, And every tale condemns me for a villain. . . . All several sins, all used in each degree, Throng to the bar, crying all, “Guilty! Guilty!” I shall despair; there is no creature loves me, And if I die no […]

You Should Not Have Said That

December 9, 2020 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Short Stories

“Well, you were wrong,” said the young man, “You know you were wrong.” His older companion shook his head. “But People take it the wrong way. Sure, that’s what I said, but, really, it was nothing.” “They heard you. You should not have said that.” “Okay. Okay. But, you know, People jump to conclusions. They get offended for no good […]

A Birthday Poem

December 15, 2019 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

Thanks to all my Friends for your kind Birthday wishes. Thought I would share a trifle of a poem on aging. My gift to you. Out Beyond the City Limits Sign As the summer months cool, I take some time To stand in the shade of the overhang, And consider a ride. My Red Corvette Convertible Sits […]

Synapses and Ganglia

June 12, 2019 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

Wednesday’s poetry rendering Synapses and Ganglia What demon incarnation is this That strides back and forth Over the world, steps across oceans, Traverses mountains and continents, Tempts man with gifts, fears, anger, and rage, Persuades to lust and jealousy, To theft and fraud and mendacity, Who stands bestride the world Crowned in cruelty and brutality? […]

Wednesday Poetry Rendering

May 29, 2019 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

The Space Between by Phil Cline The space between is where life is, Where emotion is, where feeling Is, The space Between fists raised in furious rage, Held, poised, awaiting, Brutality’s rapture, And Poor arms pale, splayed Underneath. Weak, Inadequate. In that space Between. In that, time, no time, Before the hit Where Dread resides, […]

Reckless Kings

May 22, 2019 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

Nothingness to nothing, Returned my King. Reckless his good deeds, Legend his evil deeds, Augmented, layer by layer, atop Vaults too deep for excavation, among Rows of tombs, Subterranean Cellars, protected From jocund birds, raucous, Gossiping in the tree tops Amid mornings aborning. Returned my King, Nothingness to nothing. Vexed by bumps and bruises, Staggered […]

A little poem just for fun

March 4, 2019 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

Version One I think I see all I see, While comprehends my pup Those come and gone By nose more accurately. Version Two I think I see all I see while My pup knows by his nose Who comes and goes More accurately.

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