Author Archives: Xiaoyu Zheng

Friendships

By | November 21, 2021

Hi there, What’s on your mind? I took a couple days off and attempted to find a sense of control/peace of my emotional state. And guess what? My emotional state is unequivocally unchanged. But I did receive enough fresh air, quiet sunrises and uninterrupted naps. I find it difficult to surrender. I also find it… Read More »

Poems from November (Part I)

By | November 14, 2021

11/02/2021 Please Please Protect. Dance. Hug. Use your voice. Trust your gut. Ask questions. Lose your balance. Apologize. Hold hands. Close your eyes. Lay on the grass. Listen to your breaths. Please. Please. Please. Let life amaze. 11/03/2021 A Hospital Visit I zipped my tired body into your baggy sweats. They are taking my blood… Read More »

Human Nature

By | November 7, 2021

I am currently in a creative workshop. My experience so far is positive. There are interesting and caring people. There are fun and engaging creative work. There are friendships forming. I am learning. One key lesson I learn repeatedly is that human nature is universal. It can be consistently and universally disappointing. Relationship can be… Read More »

Novel – Week 4 WIP

By | October 31, 2021

Jack. Jack. Jack. Anna needs a new prayer. She drove back to her apartment and gave herself a hot shower. Jack was the only man who had the privilege to surprise Anna in the shower. Anna’s handgun is loaded, safely resting next to her Benchmade knife in the customized compartment next to her body wash.… Read More »

Novel – WIP Week 3

By | October 24, 2021

The front desk was checking-in a group of professional sportsman. From their built, Anna figured, soccer or rugby. She went to the front of the line and excused herself, “Sorry, I am in a rush. My talk is in 12 minutes. Can any of you help me find something quick to eat? An energy bar… Read More »

Novel – WIP Week 2

By | October 17, 2021

On her way to the kitchen, Anna ran into John and his two kids. John went to college with Bill. Recently divorced, the weight of life shows. This joy deprived man has a dim light in his eyes. He is gentle, patient and attentive to his kids. He is thoughtful and relaxed with adults. Anna… Read More »

Novel- WIP Week 1

By | October 10, 2021

(A story idea visited. I don’t have a title yet. I am excited to where the story goes. I will be doing weekly updates of the story until it is finished) Michael refuses to share any personal detail. It drivers Anna crazy. When Anna looks into Micheal’s eyes while having sex, she knows he is… Read More »