Hennen's Observer
  • Home
  • Writings
    • Poetry
      • Published Poetry
    • Prose
      • Published Prose
    • Culture
      • Contributor Interviews
  • Community
  • Submit
  • Shop
  • Login/Logout
  • Forums
  • Home
  • Writings
    • Poetry
      • Published Poetry
    • Prose
      • Published Prose
    • Culture
      • Contributor Interviews
  • Community
  • Submit
  • Shop
  • Login/Logout
  • Forums

Prose

The Everything Book

Details
Written by: ugwerks
Category: Prose
Created: July 26, 2010, 1:02 pm
Hits: 2700

She has faithfully kept a sketchbook for years.  She prefers a black hardbound journal approximately nine inches by twelve inches in size.  Such a book can be purchased at almost any art store.  Each has about one hundred fifty sheets of drawing paper.  She can usually pick one these sketchbooks up for seven or eight dollars.

Read more: The Everything Book

2 comments
2.7k views

Frank Advice, by Frank Sanders

Details
Written by: Joshua Hennen
Category: Prose
Created: July 26, 2010, 11:27 am
Hits: 3008

Frank Sanders is a nationwide syndicated columnist who dispenses his “hillbilly wisdom” to any who will listen.  Frank works as a painter and sometimes graveyard landscaper in Beckley WV.

Dear Frank

I feel embarrassed to write you this question because it makes me feel like a bad parent.

Read more: Frank Advice, by Frank Sanders

2 comments
3k views

Pointless

Details
Written by: wickedwahine_69
Category: Prose
Created: July 18, 2010, 3:49 pm
Hits: 2505

Why does she even try? The sun comes up with a blinding force reminding the average American that the day has begun and it's time to run the rat race. She doesn't even ant to get out of bed. Not believing in the materialistic dreams of her neighbors family and friends.

Read more: Pointless

0 comments
2.5k views

Ode to Stagnation

Details
Written by: whatthewhat
Category: Prose
Created: July 17, 2010, 7:03 am
Hits: 2593

This house is filled with settling. The dust cakes in the corners just as the hair cakes on the floor and the skin cells fill the couch cushions. Happiness means a place of lukewarm chicken enchiladas and a rerun episode of American Idol.

Read more: Ode to Stagnation

2 comments
2.5k views

The Father

Details
Written by: phidippus
Category: Prose
Created: July 16, 2010, 5:52 pm
Hits: 2126

                                                       
    A wisp of blue-grey smoke seeps from the barrel of the discharged pistol.  There are no rules only a picture framed by the ethereal trails of violence. Relaxed released my mind wanders...
    ...Thirsty.
    Stand.  Knees shake impossibly.  If I make it to the sink I can fill a glass of water.  I do, but I gag on it as dry heaves wrack my body.

Read more: The Father

1 comment
2.1k views
  1. Unfortunate Coincidence
  2. Actress/Model/Pixie
  3. Through the liquid glass; Porifera
  4. Deep cuts

Subcategories

Published & Contest Winning Prose

Page 47 of 76

  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51

Random Comments - Prose

mellowood
mellowood posted a comment in Brown Bags and Skittles
I love the humour in it...though I hate to admit i...
about 8 years ago
Gigisnowhite
Gigisnowhite posted a comment in The Mystery
Hi Great Escape. Thank you so much for reading I ...
about 12 years ago
wickedwahine_69
wickedwahine_69 posted a comment in Will work for food
@Nyssa - I agree. I have been working on this piec...
about 15 years ago
Vangoman/ Dan Van Fleet
Vangoman/ Dan Van Fleet posted a comment in Sanctuary
Running a hot bath and quiet time to refresh the b...
about 15 years ago
Brandon_Hennen
Brandon_Hennen posted a comment in The Theater of Reality
well done. You took an old metaphor and fit it wit...
about 15 years ago
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Contact Us