Fiction Author & Artist
A Very Short Story by Carlene Love Flores Photo by Adrien Olichon on Pexels.com I’m a dancer in an oil field. The one with the velvet couch. You’re always quiet when you come and watch. One day you stopped me in my tracks. You blinked and a tear fell. Because you refused to explain, I… Continue reading I Will Dance
Because there is nothing else like them on the planet. So much curiosity surrounds octopuses these days. I myself only became deeply aware of them five years ago when I had the chance to interact with them up close. Since then, they have become one of my all-time favorite creature-teachers. I have learned a mountain’s… Continue reading Why Do I Love Octopuses (So Much)?
"Lovers don't finally meet somewhere, they're in each other all along." ~Rumi Practicing self-love helps us in many ways. It is an essential starting point to our overall well-being. But, when it comes to encountering and wading through the heavy feeling of loneliness, we might feel ourselves needing more. When I read Rumi’s quote, I… Continue reading Love’s Role in Loneliness
Outside the broken window, the ocean was loud, while the cows kept quiet. Their peaceful black and white shadows graced the hillside cliff, balancing out the crashing below. Inside the broken window, the snug room was quiet, the loudest sound being the popping of the candle’s wick. The shadows of the two people inside flickered… Continue reading Lace and Charcoal
Hello there, I have something to share with you today. Did you know I am also an artist? It’s true! I’ve been drawing for almost as long as I’ve been thinking up stories. And after several years of loving and supporting other creators on Etsy, this year I decided to open my own shop. It’s… Continue reading My Art Shop Is Up and Running: Love By Carlene
Welcome to a new segment on my blog called “Human Moments”. These short tales are a blend of reality and imagination. I hope you find them interesting and enjoyable in a way. As always, thank you for your time in stopping by today and reading. Human Moments: “Kanye Westwood” I’m sitting in a café in… Continue reading Human Moments: Kanye Westwood
CARLENE LOVE FLORES 