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Poems and Short Stories
A collection of M. W. Upham's poems and short stories that have been written over the years.
Crestfallen Concerns
In the wake of political disaster, when fascism is on the rise, it's difficult to fight the ongoing depression and burnout.
M. W. Upham
Jul 171 min read
The Elegant Lady
An elegant woman by day, an operatic master by night, the elegant lady holds high expectations for her audience.
M. W. Upham
Jun 61 min read
Kenny is Sick
Kenny's ears are itchy, and a trip to the vet reveals the problem.
M. W. Upham
May 301 min read
A May Day
Happy Beltane! The first pagan day of summer.
M. W. Upham
May 11 min read
The Brick Guardian
You cannot take things willingly, even if given the proper permissions.
M. W. Upham
Apr 244 min read
The Coffin Makers Success
Doctor, lawyer, or soldier. These are all noble jobs, for people with far more bravery, or far more intelligence than Walter Casket....
M. W. Upham
Apr 109 min read
My Birthday 2025
Another year gone
M. W. Upham
Apr 31 min read
The Five Stages of Teeth Grief
An ABCABC poem about my hatred for the dentist.
M. W. Upham
Mar 272 min read
Kenny The Cat
Kenny is a cat
M. W. Upham
Mar 211 min read
The Dream
I've always had such vivid dreams, and I try to write them down whenever I can. Yet I've never been able to forget this one.
M. W. Upham
Feb 73 min read
The Nachzehrer
Based on a German creature of the same name. What happens when a person who has ended their life is scorned after death?
M. W. Upham
Feb 74 min read
Quarantine
I don’t go out. I stay inside. I play by myself, where I reside. I go to work, then come home. I spend every day, perfectly alone. I...
M. W. Upham
Feb 71 min read
Cat Woman Green
Cat woman, who loves her cats and lives alone in her apartment. She has several house plants and several beautiful cats with eyes of...
M. W. Upham
Feb 71 min read
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