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Poems and Short Stories
For all my life, I’ve loved to write,
And I feel that creativity knows no bounds.
Yet I’ve always had the terrible fright,
I’d die surrounded with drafts by the pounds.
I want everyone to see.
I want my readers to know,
I only write with glee
Despite the frequent theme of woe.
For within each story,
Each piece that has come to light.
Are characters come to glory,
Or facing a terrible plight.
And now a brief blurb of my works I adore.
Click on each post if you’d like to read more.


Sheep
The sheep are so easily swayed by the butcher, and so rarely listen to reason.

M. W. Upham
2 days ago1 min read


The Camel's Back
A thousand paper cuts still leaves a sizeable wound.

M. W. Upham
May 51 min read


My Love
A poem about my wife, whom I adore.

M. W. Upham
Apr 221 min read


The Monsters Inside Us
We must all be wary of the monster that threatens to overtake our sense of compassion.

M. W. Upham
Apr 151 min read


Human Ingenuity
The tale of a tree, loved by those who cannot speak.

M. W. Upham
Apr 91 min read


Without The Rocks
Anyone with eyes can see the obvious. There is no place for cold drinks in this nation.

M. W. Upham
Apr 11 min read


The Insatiable Itch
Oh, to balance writing and sightseeing.

M. W. Upham
Mar 261 min read


Ars Poetica
Writing is my addiction and my dread. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

M. W. Upham
Mar 101 min read


The Opposite Of A Poem
Opposites are not always definite.

M. W. Upham
Mar 31 min read


Dinner
Dinner be most important to felines three.

M. W. Upham
Feb 171 min read


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

M. W. Upham
Sep 27, 20251 min read


Sweet Trouble
A poem about a very naughty boy who captured my heart.

M. W. Upham
Sep 10, 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
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