#bloggingcommunity – Page 6 – Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet

Being in the Closet Isn’t So Bad

Brandon Ellrich writes a satirical view on coming out of the closet.

Elephant

This poem is in response to a writing prompt from Britta’s Blog, written for the Skeptic’s Kaddish Blog, so please visit each of them. I saw the picture for this prompt, so I’d like to contribute: My boyfriend’s favorite animal was the elephant. I don’t think I ever asked him why; it may be thatContinue reading “Elephant”

Labor Day

Brandon Ellrich writes about the origin of Labor Day and how American workers are viewed today.

Birthdays, Glasses, and Avocados

Brandon Ellrich writes about signs of aging and ways some people fight the signs of the inevitable.

Blogger Games #8

Blogger Games #8 Aug 27 Captain’s Speech – The Captain’s Quiz 8: Summer Side Up THE 10 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS You are going camping at a campground for four days and three nights. Does this excite you, or fill you with dread? Explain. I’m excited. I haven’t been camping in a long while. I would likely beContinue reading “Blogger Games #8”

What I Want to Be

I want to be a porcupine, keep everyone away,It’ll give me an excuse when they don’t want to stay.To forget all of my past mistakes, I’d like to be a fish,But I’d forget the good times too, so I’m careful for what I wish.I could be a mouse and then, no one would notice me,AfterContinue reading “What I Want to Be”

The Hand of Death

The first time I saw the Hand of Death, it was reaching for my sister. We had taken our father’s fishing boat out into the middle of the lake. My sister hopped out for a swim while I remained in the boat. She was wearing her lifejacket, at my mother’s insistence, and hadn’t waded farContinue reading “The Hand of Death”

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Warnings

This is a short work of fiction with a lesson about the dangers of discrimination and homophobia.

Writer’s Block

Staring down at this blank page, My ink grows brittle, dry with age,Too many thoughts racing ‘round, Yet I try to put them down.Passing by, found then lost, Upside down, turned and tossed.Whizzing by, a flash of light, Briefly seen, then out of sight.Blocked and trapped in this paper cage, Staring down at this blankContinue reading “Writer’s Block”

I’m Back

I appreciate all of the comments and well-wishes while I took a break from my blog. I am also thankful for all of the individuals who have remained followers. After more than a year, I would certainly understand if I lost some. Sometimes losing something or taking a break from it will help you toContinue reading “I’m Back”