Hey, girl, hey! I hope today has found you well and strong as it has for me. I want to say thank you for tracking with me with Chance, Harriet, and Jance. There will be more to come with them, but it will be a different delivery. A new journey awaits us, but first, I…
Category: Once Upon a Door Knock
Once Upon a Door Knock is a series comprised of poetry and prose following the lives of fictional characters Chance, Harriet, and Jance.
Once Upon a Door Knock—Harriet’s Sonnet
Hey, girl, hey! I’m still stretching, and now we’re back to our series, “Once Upon a Door Knock.” In tonight’s post, I’m digging into my arsenal and picking up with Chance and Harriet with a sonnet. Harriet’s Sonnet My past! How could he know who I would be?Screaming, blasts and sirens were ringing out.My heart…
Surprise, Surprise!
Hey, girl, hey! Yesterday I said I was going to bring you something exciting today. You’re welcome. “Jance’s Thoughts” Who is that man who doesn’t look like me?He smiles at my mom while winking at me.He plays, he laughs, completely carefree.Yet, I can’t help wonder what’s in this for me. I won’t be mean because…
Once Upon a Door Knock, part 3
Hey, girl, hey! It’s time we get back to the story. Don’t forget to read parts one and two for your recap! The Exchange Thankful the sun was scorching because the flush from the weather was hiding Officer Chance blushing. He thought he was prepared for meeting his brother’s widow–not even close. She had to…
The Gentleman and the Dove
Hey, girl, hey! I pray August is treating you well as it is me. I’m also grateful for the stretching this creative writing is doing for me. I’m not the best writer there is—and that’s fine. Instead, I’d say I’m consistent. And with consistency comes growth. I look forward to going back and scanning my…
Once Upon a Door Knock, part 2
Hey, girl, hey! I hope you are well. What did you think of yesterday’s post? If you didn’t get a chance to read it yet, do it now before reading this post! Enjoy, be kind, and let me know your thoughts in the comment section below! The Officer “Chance, I’m reassigning you to spearhead the…
Once Upon a Door Knock
“Lord, are You pleased with me?” Harriet wept. Softly baby Jance cooed in the background while waiting for her to nurse him again. The lights flickered again, reminding her of the crappy electrical job her landlord did. Harriet wished Duke replaced the fixtures as well, but he retorted, “It’s like they say. If it ain’t…