Go outside and play - magical words when you're a child - unheard as an adult. But is it really? Go out in the world and play. Like playing a character in a theatrical performance or on film...we slip into characters from the moment we wake up. And like in many superhero films and theatre, … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Play
Author: Donna Matthews
Spices
Spices Pulling out the old, tattered chili recipe, I can’t help but reflect on the man who created it and our tumultuous relationship. You’d think after the abandonment of my “real” dad, having a stepdad who showed up, supported my mom and her two kids and wrote chili recipes in his spare time might be … Continue reading Spices
Tanka: The Last Touch
the last to touch you bone-tired undertakers desperate for sleep returning you to the earth cold, dusty dirt your comfort Author’s Notes: Hey y'all, thanks for visiting the Go Dog Go Cafe and I hope you enjoyed reading today's selection. I am Donna Matthews, a born and bred Texan who can usually be found writing, … Continue reading Tanka: The Last Touch
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Wanderlust
Wanderlust wanderlust so much to still see trails to hike one step then another; mountains to top adventure awaits you and me we go together where you guide there I am the trail unfolds as we go we wander as two for better or for worse, we are pursuing a full life my favorite traveler … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Wanderlust
Haibun: Monstress
I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him. His voice is raspy and weak as he pulls me in close. “My darling girl. My beautiful, darling girl. Why?” Rebellious tears roll down my cheeks. I want to be strong and stoic but I’m not. The wooden stake protruding from his … Continue reading Haibun: Monstress
THROWBACK FRIDAY: My Man Monologue
There once was a ladythat saidamong other thingsgood thingsimportant thingsthings about staying soberabout how to be a young ladyabout making a homebut she also saiddon't marry himwait...whatwhy not?he's not what you needwhat will he ever make of himself?I married him anywayI knew he'dmake a best friendmake a lovermake a familymake a careerand he still makes … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: My Man Monologue
Flash Fiction: Little Stranger
I’d wanted a baby for so long and I couldn’t believe we were finally here. Walking up the path, the tall winter grass brushes against my legs. The house, falling into despair with neglect looked haunted with her busted out windows and tall dark spires. I think I even spotted a gargoyle on the south … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Little Stranger
31 Nights: A Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
For the last five years, I participated in the #Write31Days challenge which officially ended last October. Booooo. But all things eventually end, yes? And new things arise…it’s the circle of life. However, as I approached October 2019 I still wanted to do something…and a couple of things did arise that I’m super excited about participating in: The … Continue reading 31 Nights: A Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Truth-Telling Tree
Truth-Telling Tree Check out this tree. It’s a truth-telling tree. See her colors? The deep magenta, the rosy pink, and almost white. The truth she’s sharing is about you and me. I think we all agree, our integrity important. Our yesses yes and noes no. The self we present to the world is known as … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Truth-Telling Tree
THROWBACK FRIDAY: Unforecast
Unforecast the day's weather mad as a hatterthe men came together to chatterwhere'd this wind come fromtheir eyes filled with glumunforecast the crux of the matter © 2018-2019 – Donna Matthews Author's Notes: When I originally wrote this poem on 06/15/2019, it was in response to a random thunderstorm out of nowhere...and as soon as … Continue reading THROWBACK FRIDAY: Unforecast
