Aging
A little ditty about the paradox of aging. Continue reading Aging
20 Unsent Letters
A poem to be returned to sender. Continue reading 20 Unsent Letters
Benzaiten’s Trident and the Three Worms
This is a rough draft of a story I’m working on about the unspoken perils of meditation that eventually lead to transformation. Continue reading Benzaiten’s Trident and the Three Worms
Anxiety in Story
The writing process ought to be unveiled more openly, so I’ll be blogging the insights and tips I discover in classes, workshops, books, essays and on my own, here on my website. Please comment or send me your questions. Continue reading Anxiety in Story
The Shattered Vase
This story-poem plays with personification, metaphor, and symbolism. It’s a meditation in letting go of trauma and loss. Continue reading The Shattered Vase
Cherry Blossom Rebel
This poem was written during Kate Gray’s global writing prompt call on March 22, 2020. The prompt was “after the winter.” You can find info on the call via her FB page. Continue reading Cherry Blossom Rebel
Pain Flowers
In memory of Phil Western, I’ve decided to self-publish a short story on the day that marks one year since his passing. Continue reading Pain Flowers
Secrets of the Dead
A poem for Phil Western. Continue reading Secrets of the Dead
Scoff
I don’t have an interest in publishing my poetry elsewhere or entering it into contests, so here is another one from the vaults. ❤ Jaime Continue reading Scoff
My Brother’s Escape
This essay is in memory of my late brother Stephen George Giarritta. Continue reading My Brother’s Escape
