the written word...

is one of my favorite modes of expression. the following selection represents the pieces i have deemed worthy of posting. i hope they satisfy whatever inkling drove you to peruse them. the list begins with the most recently posted material.

i appreciate feedback. (naomi@thetyphoon.net)
weimar a short poem-like piece on guilt
passion a short poem-like piece on musicmaking
board work poems and sayings from my dorm-issue whiteboard
Konstantine a long, overwrought, under-edited explication
Old Bessie a trip out to drought-country
The Homo Sapiens Freshmanus in Context a satirical essay about dorm life
snowstorm a reflection on learned pessimism
sleepy away messages poems and sayings for when naomi actually sleeps
studious away messages messages about "blissful" academic experiences
random away messages comments on everything from soccer to sunsets
quotes and songs humor, depth, faith, and assorted amusement
quotes and songs, pt. 2 more of the songs i sing and things i've heard
quotes and songs, pt. 3 right. more funnities.
"and it was night" a piece for the halloween short story contest (which it won)
poems i have never claimed to be a poet
"hurdles" a short story from my high school years
thoughts an eclectic mix of reflections from high school to early college
sunset God's presence one day in preseason
"dangerous illusion" a short story from my high school years
a hill a dense story in honor of my soccer mentors