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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.


Pre-Travel
Traveling is fun, but packing and preparing can be stressful!

M. W. Upham
Sep 27, 20251 min read


Comfort Snack
Everyone has their comforting snack that gets them through the hard times.

M. W. Upham
Sep 4, 20251 min read


The Perfect Day to Write
It's rainy and the sky is dark. A perfect day for writing vampires.

M. W. Upham
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Poppy the Squirrel
Poor Poppy the squirrel needs to be sent to rehab.

M. W. Upham
Aug 15, 20251 min read


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 17, 20251 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 6, 20251 min read


Kenny is Sick
Kenny's ears are itchy, and a trip to the vet reveals the problem.

M. W. Upham
May 30, 20251 min read


A May Day
Happy Beltane! The first pagan day of summer.

M. W. Upham
May 1, 20251 min read


The Brick Guardian
You cannot take things willingly, even if given the proper permissions.

M. W. Upham
Apr 24, 20254 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 10, 20259 min read


My Birthday 2025
Another year gone

M. W. Upham
Apr 3, 20251 min read


The Five Stages of Teeth Grief
An ABCABC poem about my hatred for the dentist.

M. W. Upham
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Kenny The Cat
Kenny is a cat

M. W. Upham
Mar 21, 20251 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 7, 20253 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 7, 20254 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 7, 20251 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 7, 20251 min read
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