Writing – Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet

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I’m writing most of my articles on Substack now. Will you join me there?

Visit Missouri Town: A Journey Through Time

Missouri Town is a 30-acre living history museum in Jackson County, Missouri, featuring over 25 buildings from 1822-1860 that have been restored and furnished. Visitors can explore various structures, including homes, shops, and a schoolhouse, while interacting with livestock. It provides insight into 19th-century life through its exhibits and events.

A Poem with Nine Lives

This is a nonet poem about cats. The nonet is a nine-line poem featuring a specific syllable count for each line.

What Happens When Your Favorite Literary Characters Post Help Wanted Ads?

One of these jobs may not make you a headliner, but you’ll be “famous-adjacent” Do you recognize the classic novels associated with these ads? WANTED: Sitter for Lunatic Wife Need position filled ASAP! No prior experience or education is required, though past dog sitting may prove helpful. Previous work as an exorcist’s assistant automatically lands anContinue reading “What Happens When Your Favorite Literary Characters Post Help Wanted Ads?”

The Spectacular Beauty of Autumn — and Death — in Photos

There is necessity and even beauty in death. This is illustrated perfectly during Autumn.

Freelance Writing

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I haven’t been posting a lot of articles on WordPress very often. I was, and still am gaining followers and had a lot of great interactions with many writers, but like everyone else, I have bills to pay. I began a freelance writing jobContinue reading “Freelance Writing”

Sun/Son

Sun/Son Sunlooks downfrom the skyas if a fatherjudging Sonlooks upfrom down belowas if in aweadmiring Copyright © 2023 Brandon Ellrich This poem was written in response to David’s W3 Prompt #54: Wea’ve Written Weekly on The Skeptic’s Kaddish. Please visit his page to read other responses. The prompt was provided by Sadje. Here prompt guidelines: ElfchenContinue reading “Sun/Son”

Tulips

Tulips display their colorsShortly in the SpringBut oh, how brightly they glow! Large green leavesIn case you didn’t see themIn case you didn’t know Some flowers need a fragranceOthers protect with thornsThe tulip stands on its own She doesn’t last all yearShe gives you just a tasteAnd then she lies down. Copyright © 2023 BrandonContinue reading “Tulips”

Camping With a City Girl

A Harrowing Tale of Survival Camping With a City Girl What was that? I don’t know. There’s something out there. Probably. What is it? I don’t know… A raccoon, maybe. An opossum. (*Howling*) Are those dogs? No, coyotes. Coyotes?! (*Howling continues*) It sounds like a lot of them. They can make it sound like it’sContinue reading “Camping With a City Girl”

SUMMERTIME

A Poem SUMMERTIME Skin is sensing the scintillating sizzle of summer sun,Under the umbrella of undulating nebulas above.Meandering mothers mooing in meadows amid this,Magnificent Missouri morning.Even the ever-engaging Earth emits its energy, I,Remain relaxed in rare respite.Troubles take time to tarry,If I invoke the eidolon ideal,Master of motionless measure,Ending in the easy ebony evening. CopyrightContinue reading “SUMMERTIME”