Gerald Holmes
Bio
Born on the east coast of Canada. Travelled the world for my job and discovered that kindness is the most attractive feature in any human.
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Stories (59/0)
The Journal of Hamilton Murphy
It’s been two years since he promised his grandfather, on his death bed, that he would find them no matter how long it took. His grandfather had searched for eight years before he died, trying to fulfill the promise he made that night.
By Gerald Holmes21 days ago in Fiction
How did I get here?
I’ve questioned my existence countless times over the twenty-three thousand days that I’ve inhabited this body. It all began when I was just a twinkle in my parent’s eyes and a longing in their hearts. They wanted what every young couple wanted at that time; a child.
By Gerald Holmes3 months ago in Humans
I Have a Dream
In the words of John Ruskin, “A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.” Let’s look at the word “worth” in this quote. What is a kind word or kind act really worth? I believe the answer to that question is; everything. Every act of kindness that you commit in your life rewards you in ways that are invaluable to your soul and sense of self-worth. Being thoughtful and kind with your words and actions has a positive impact on everybody around you, and, maybe just as important, it also has a positive impact on you.
By Gerald Holmes3 months ago in Humans
Learning to Fly Again
Stacy lost two things that were integral to her being that day, her mother and the ability to walk. She blamed herself every second of every minute of every day, and nothing I, or the doctors, said or did could change or lessen the pain of guilt that consumed her soul. Although I tried, oh God, how I tried to convince her that none of this was her fault, I couldn't bring her back from the deep dark place her mind escaped to after the accident.
By Gerald Holmes4 months ago in Fiction
A Chinese word for Beautiful
She was born in spring 2009. When I brought her home in August, our first summer with our new golden retriever puppy marked the beginning of an adventure that we are still living twelve years later. My wife fell in love instantly, and her response when I asked her the Chinese word for beautiful gave our new puppy her name. Mei Li was home with us to stay.
By Gerald Holmes4 months ago in Petlife
The Pub on the Lake
Maryanne could never forget the look in Robert's eyes, that day at her mother's funeral, when she told him she couldn't be with him. He looked lost and devastated, sitting on the bench alone as she walked away. At that time, she felt overwhelmed with losing her mother and couldn't deal with anything other than her grief.
By Gerald Holmes5 months ago in Fiction
