Mike Nelson

Old house on a dirt back road, windows broken, roof collapsed Aged beyond useful, forgotten by time. Broken barn, shattered sheds, silos hidden in vines Reclaimed by the land, their people long gone. To other lives, or cemeteries Great hopes, now memories […]

The Druid continued as he stirred the fire; “The knowledge, even the emotion that was gained in a lifetime does not die when the man does. To whatever extent possible, knowledge and wisdom continues beyond the grave for those who would have […]

The old fella’ reached up and gripped the bony hip bone of the cow in front of him then pulled himself up onto his feet, a full pail of milk in his other hand. He switched hands on the pail and reaching […]

The room felt small and cramped, insufficient to hold the tidal emotions that were swirling within. It was too warm, the air too humid. Sweat had collected in my crotch and armpits, and caused my ass to stick to my underwear when […]

First my apologies. I have not written anything in this blog for quite some time. I’ve been writing the new book and have only just now finished. When I get involved with things like this my focus tends to wander all over […]