Author: marygracewriting

  • Bubble Hunting

    Bubble Hunting

    A sheet of ice that spans the street, black like darkest slate.From underneath water seeps, through clogged and rusting grate.Bubbles trapped under ice dance despite the cold,as little boots sliding fast can find no proper hold. Back and forth, ghost like in sheen, the bubbles bounce and bob.Weight is shifted up above. Stomp! That did…

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  • Six Word Stories (9)

    Winter like I know it has still not really come to my new home. It has only teased us with a few day long romps through white, but that’s alright. It will be thoroughly enjoyed when it decides to make our new home, it’s home. If only for a short time. I was not sorry…

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  • The Blue Drip

    The Blue Drip

    “But I found a drop of water and just couldn’t resist.” The painter scowled while her bit of Blue blushed and mixed with its cousin Brown. “Well now, we look like mud, and it’s all your fault.” If Brown had had arms, it would have folded them over each other, while holding a scowl on…

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  • Insomnia’s Kiss

    Insomnia’s Kiss

    Racing Chasing Unconsciousness…

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  • Six Word Stories (8)

    I have grown to love my six word stories. Many times I just don’t have a lot of words. But when I make myself thinking 6 small words, and how I could fit just those 6 together, it forces my mind open and relieves the pressure. One thing you wouldn’t know about me unless we…

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  • Poetry? Email List & RedBubble Shop

    I have started an author’s email list. Would you like to get updates on future publication and art projects? Then you should sign up! My email list will also be the first to have access to any discounts and coupons on future projects. I have also just finished setting up my new Red Bubble Shop!…

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  • The Wonder of Color

    The Wonder of Color

    Have you ever wondered at the wonder of color? The bright, the bold, the muted and soft. The endless hues that make up the color wheel. The variations you get mixing them. The creativity, chemistry, and math. I wonder at the wonder of colors.

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  • Christmas Crystals

    Christmas Crystals

    With dampness in the air they clingto just about everything.Every limb is painted white,making night a bit more bright. ©Mary Grace van der Kroef 2020

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  • Six Word Stories (7)

    This is my family’s first winter in the south. Our original home is Northwestern, Ontario. This Will be my children’s first green Christmas. The little bits of snow we have had have been a joy for them. It’s like they have never seen the stuff before despite living in it up to our ears for…

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  • My Journey With God/Believable Books

    My Journey With God/Believable Books

    Early last week Ericka Clay from Believable Books reached out and asked if I would contribute a gest post for her website. I was honoured to be asked, and this morning the post has gone live. If you wish to read it, please visit Believable Books via This Link. Check out the rest of the…

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