Briar Prose: fiction and poetry

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Bride for Brul--Part 3 (of 16): Bonne High

auhtor note: I forgot to mention that this is very much a parody. While it will begin to show later in the text, right now that may not be obvious, so just as head's up. What Sarah's boarding school is like... A Bride for Brul: a 'fantasy' 3- Bonne High Like any mini-culture, the boarding school had... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Bride for Brul. part 2 (of 16): Four Years Later...

A Bride for Brul 2-Four Years Later The twins were 15 this year. Katerina Tilly Foe had blossomed into a quiet, bookish southern belle. Meanwhile, Sarah Tilly Foe had not grown much since 12 years old and had yet to actually menstruate. The night Sarah first bled, she was on the phone with Kat,... Sign in to see full entry.

A Bride for Brul: sequel to Salaah, a Fantasy story (part 1 of 16)

Author Note: For those of you who read Salaah in the Cave, this story follows the events of that one. For those of you who did not read it, in summary, Katerina Tilly was a little girl held hostage by a rapist. A spirit of the forest (called Salaah) aided her in escaping. A Bride for Brul picks up... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 18, 2008

*brand new* poem: Hell Hath No Wrath...

...like mine. 'ello, Folks. On a rare occassion, I would like to share my inspiration behind this poem. It's a typical story. I was enamored with a friend, but I did not pressure him to like me back. In fact, I only innocently asked to hold his hand once, and was rejected (quite coldly). Now, the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Salaah in the Cave: table of contents

links to previous posts, for the complete story. originally posted July 5th through July 11th. Salaah in the Cave part 1: the cave part 2: the elephant part 3&4: Katerina and the elephant part 5&6: the elephant's offer part 7: the bee part 8: the map part 9&10: meet Saalah part 11: the wolf part... Sign in to see full entry.

poem: Swine

Swine You are not everywhere, Not in every hellbitten scowl Not in every forced call You never laid a finger on me I’ve no hoof-shaped bruises, anyway. How you spared the rod In favor of your Acid Hear my ungrateful whine? Swine! The scheming face of swine! No I will not see a boar’s visage On the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Poem: statue

Statue Take the world With a gallon of salt, And without a drop of fault. How do you dash That bridge without second thoughts? You could all take the titanic stage And wow us with a change, The way oil in water would. It’s an enviable range. I am no statue. ‘But you’re loyal,’ you argue. So static... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Poem: the Leader's Reminder

Note: The "leader" is Indrid, and the poem is taken out of context from the story it belongs it. Regardless, enjoy. The Leader’s Reminder "She may have eyes of ice But they cannot freeze-- What won’t look twice. She is nothing. He may have been clever But no more can he Outwit one who measures. He... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Poem: the Pool

The Pool They repeat her names And they did it three times In a pool Everyday Do not ask why. They repeat her names And make the ritual rhyme In school yards At recess. Because this will make her rise. They repeat her names They say her hour is at five In mirrors At twilight Because she was vain... Sign in to see full entry.

thank you & Poem: Fading

Before I post another poem: Thanks to everyone at Blogit who read my story and gave it a chance. You've all been so great and kind to me, and welcomed me to the Blogit community warmly. so, without further ado, here's another poem (completely unrelated to the thank-you above.) Fading Exhausted... Sign in to see full entry.

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