Category Archives: Creative Writing

There was a magnificent castle with a scary and dark dungeon

Posted on March 7, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

Casa Loma, Toronto | Taken with cell phone camera “So what do you want to write about, sweetie?” says dad, as he pulls a sheet of 8 ½ x 11 out of his desk drawer and slides it into the … Continue reading →

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At night, without a face

Posted on March 5, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

It’s night time and the shops on Main Street are closing down for the day one by one. He never goes out during the day – only at night. Less people on the streets at night, and the shadows are … Continue reading →

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In the dream I’m standing on the beach

Posted on March 5, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

In the dream I’m standing on the beach. The water is glassy calm, reflecting a golden sky. It is late afternoon, I think. In my dream. Yes, late afternoon sounds about right. I am omniscient, in my dream. I am … Continue reading →

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If you believe you can

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

I’ve been thinking about starting a short writing project for the next week, starting tomorrow. To be honest, I don’t know if I’m up to it. Basically, I’d post my usual photo a day, but instead of rambling on about … Continue reading →

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The Department of Unnecessary Disruption showed up last night

Posted on March 3, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

The department of unnecessary disruption showed up last night. At my front door. Late. I was asleep. Alone. I heard them kick it in, the front door. I told myself not to be afraid. Like the sureness of a setting … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow seems a million years away

Posted on February 23, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

“For six months, I couldn’t sleep. With insomnia, nothing is real. Everything is far away. Everything is a copy of a copy of a copy. “With insomnia, you’re never really asleep; you’re never really awake.” ~Narrator~  Fight Club _____________________________________________ It’s … Continue reading →

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Things I learned when I was that age

Posted on February 22, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

Things I learned when I was that age: How the things to be afraid of don’t hide in a dark closet; how to be silent in the face of rage; how to not stand out; how to run; how to … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

The Beach A moment ago I heard your soft voice calling my name from a pebble on an empty beach Turning it over and again, in my hand, waiting for something more, while a lick of waves against the shore laugh … Continue reading →

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