United. Committed. For the kingdom of

“I don’t think I’m going to make it, Abi.” “Shush! Shhhh. You need to keep up your strength. The ambulance will be here soon,” said Abi. “What? And pay all those fees? I’d rather die first,” said Henrik. He laughed and then coughed up blood. “Shhh!” “It’s over yndling. Promise me, you’ll bury me withContinue reading “United. Committed. For the kingdom of”

Ain’t No Country Song

My gosh I hate countryNo disrespect to manGive me HurtI’ll listen to him then.I’m locked up in these prison wallsA man and his guitarI’m locked up in a country songAnd they just ran off with my dogThey got them drawlin’ And bending them stringsThat man over there on the pianoPlaying in a minor keyI’m lockedContinue reading “Ain’t No Country Song”

Spider Webs in the Corner

The spider webs bothered meIn the corner sitting thereUnbotheredCollecting dust more than fliesUnswept corners, uncollected strands of silkPerhaps they were made for decoration?Tiny strands of silken knick knacks or bric a brac‘They weren’t meant to be picked up. That’s their space there.’BullshitThe corners are just dirty.A dirty living room, in a dirty apartmentWith a dirtyContinue reading “Spider Webs in the Corner”

In Between The Holidays I Came To Kiss You

In between the holidays I came to kiss you,When time stops in this strange period in between.I want to be where my heart can be true.Your lips on mine linger like spilled wine,A drunken moment that I’d like to last into the new year.Days compacted into just this time seems just fine.Tomorrow’s request for meContinue reading “In Between The Holidays I Came To Kiss You”

Christmas Holiday Stories & Poems 2025

Stories Poems A Taste of Stew A collection of poems from seductive and spicy to thoughtful and observant. 39 of the best poems from the AuthorStew blog and scattered across the Internet are gathered in this collection. There is sure to be something within this collection that will delight you.

Cold Tableau: Better Man Than I

Cold wind blows snowy streetsSidewalks white with snowLights brightly coloredHang on tree branchesAnd rooftop edgesI walk towards homePresents under treesWould be nice to seeAs would be her smileNeither are likelyFor me this ChristmasI’m so cold insideThe end of the yearConsiderationsPast events rearviewAll of them with youTurn to walk backwardsHarsh winds on my backBut I walkedContinue reading “Cold Tableau: Better Man Than I”