Dana Crandell

Joined November 2021

313 stories

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Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist

My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity

The Upland Soul

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Highlander
Old Scots chop off heads Connery dresses funny Good times in New York *** Actually a pretty good fantasy movie for its time and a really interesting role for Sean Connery. Definitely a different kind of story. Thanks for reading!
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
Here in the Dark
A single splinter of brilliant light Darts through the empty keyhole, Shining with hope that the flood will come To ease the drought in my soul.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
Sourdough Sensations
The mixer hums faithfully, pastry hook thumping a familiar rhythm. Watch the beast come to life, threatening to escape its confinement.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
The Return of The Living Dead
Best line of all time Was, “You mean the movie lied?" The perfect sequel *** Another entry for Matthew Fromm's Terrific challenge:
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
Blood Shack A.K.A. The Chooper
Not much budget here. "Slasher" with a long, straight sword Classic bad horror *** My first entry for Matthew Fromm's fun challenge, which you'll find here:
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
One of Us is Dreaming. Content Warning.
You there! Voyeur! How do you think this ends? As you stand there, pretentious, on your ugly feet? My mistress lies bare for your leering eyes,
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
Passing On. Top Story - October 2024. Content Warning.
“But what will I do without you, here?” Davie sniffed and wiped at his cheeks, but the tears kept coming. Edgar, “Ed” Collins, smiled at his grandson warmly from the pillow and squeezed his hand a bit tighter.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Fiction
Fire Lake
Not all the lessons we learn in life are profound. Occasionally, there's an obvious premise that we simply ignore or forget and Nature has to find a way to remind us. If we're lucky, we survive and get a good laugh out of it. This is the story of one of those reminders.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Humor
A taste of Autumn
Color and clarity invite my hand. Cool and smooth the reward as it answers the call. The “pop” confirms contents will be far from bland.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
Into the Arms of Neptune. Content Warning.
The cacophonous calls of the gathering gulls Herald the sentinels' rise from the deep The frigid spray somehow beckons and pulls
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
Homegrown Warmth
Swirls of steam perform a brilliant ballet for my eyes, Carrying the aromas of sweet tomato and garlic. Perfectly grilled sourdough crunches crisply
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets
I am Badger
Steely eyes peer out into the light While the foreign stench of the two-legs hangs heavy. Tiny, well-tuned ears twitch at each thump
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Poets