During the Rain (A Haiku)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: We’re getting a significant storm front coming through my area right now. The rain has been a blessing, in more than one way. It has been easier to fall asleep at night and has inspired some creative inspiration. What are your favorite things to do when it rains?] When rainstorms

The Stories We Weave (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: I love the way that we can take most situations that we face and use them as inspiration for all kinds of stories.] If you are unwell on a day when murky skies loom overhead  allow me to transport you   with a little tale of gnomes   who ride

Parallel Paths of Creation (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: One thing I love about being a writer is that the places we visit can inspire our works. We can experience new destinations, and then use what we’ve learned when creating tales about various characters.] I wanted to bring a character on a quest       through a vast field dominated

Stretch Your Imagination (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: A short and simple piece about being as creative as possible, and seeking to inspire others to do the same.] Stretch your imagination. Extend it past the boundaries defined by reality and the mundane. Fantasize about impossibilities made true then craft each one in careless abandon yet thoughtful awe. Unleash