J.A. Swartz PM
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1 Cigarettes and Champagne
A down-on-his-luck hitman agrees to do a job on Christmas Eve and remembers the Christmases of his past.
Fiction: Mystery, T, English, Mystery & Crime, words: 2k+, favs: 1, 6/11/2015
Lacey's Closet
A young man finds himself trapped inside his neighbor's bedroom closet and explains how he ended up in there...and what he plans to do once he gets out.
Fiction: Mystery, T, English, Mystery & Crime, words: 1k+, favs: 1, 6/11/2015
Today, Tomorrow, and Yesterday
A poem I almost entered into a local bookstore's contest. It talks about old science fiction stories and my treasured memories of them.
Poetry: Humor, K+, English, Humor & Sci-Fi, words: 276, 10/2/2008
ThreeShot Theresa
My second poem featuring the enigmatic Cafe Luna and its colorful characters. Also has focus on billiards, something I've recently gotten into.
Poetry: Humor, T, English, Humor & Parody, words: 239, 10/2/2008
Roses Never Fade
Two former lovers wander the city streets alone, contemplating their current feelings for each other. Very angsty.
Poetry: Love, T, English, Romance & Angst, words: 545, 10/2/2008
My Black TransAm
A humorous poem about my dream car, the Pontiac Trans-Am. Ride on, brothers, ride on...
Poetry: Humor, K+, English, Humor & Parody, words: 263, 10/2/2008
Orange Road
A poem honoring one of my favorite couples, Kyosuke and Madoka from Kimagure Orange Road.
Poetry: Love, K+, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 305, 10/2/2008
1 In The Falling Snow
An estranged daughter travels through a snowstorm to see her father one more time.
Poetry: Family, K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 385, 10/2/2008
In Grammy B's Kitchen
A poem dedicated to my late grandmother, Betty Rosner, and her terrific cooking.
Poetry: Family, K, English, Spiritual, words: 173, 10/2/2008
Till The Day We Meet Again
My very first poem ever, written in 2000, inspired by the death of my best friend.
Poetry: Religion, T, English, Tragedy, words: 332, 1/17/2007
3 That's How Life Goes
A humorous poem based on experiences I'm having living on my own for the first time.
Poetry: Humor, T, English, Humor, words: 388, 1/17/2007
Solitude Of My Mind
A man to God poem. Inspired by the lives of people I have loved and lost.
Poetry: Love, K, English, Spiritual, words: 284, 1/17/2007