Literary Crumbs: Poems & Short Stories to Savor by D. Ryan Lafferty

  • The Climax

    As involved as I am,I watch,she waits,toes curl,it’s all very exciting. by D. Ryan Lafferty DartanionPress.com Read more

  • Let Me Sleep

    I don’t have to go to work today,no schedule to keep.I’ve silenced my alarm clocks(a little later, I might eat). My eyelids are so heavy still, worn out from counting sheep. I’ll get to it all sometime soon,but for now just let me sleep. by D. Ryan Lafferty DartanionPress.com Read more

  • Impeccable Taste

    Cartier Red,Tiffany Blue,Dior seemed expensive,before I met you. by D. Ryan Lafferty DartanionPress.com Read more

  • If I Make It Out The Door

    I stubbed my toe this morning after falling out of bed, and choked on my two aspirin meant to sooth my aching head. I fell into my bureau while I was slipping on my drawersand then I straight face-planted down head-first upon the floor. My comb ripped knots and tangles while pulling out my hairand… Read more

  • I’m Feeling Fine

    My head’s a little warm today and think I’ve got the chills…My throat is somewhat scratchy and I don’t like the way it feels. Come to think about it, there’s an itching in my spine,My hands are cold and clammy, palms are sweaty all the time. There’s a tingling in my fingers and my ears… Read more

  • As I Gently Slipped Away

    Peacefully at home tonight,surrounded by family and friends,my final words are spoken as I reach the very end. The quiet room is fadinglike twilight’s yawning gray,then silence rushed, it rumbled and roaredas I gently slipped away. by D. Ryan Lafferty DartanionPress.com Read more

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Literary Crumbs: Poems & Short Stories to Savor by D. Ryan Lafferty

Who is D. Ryan Lafferty?

Ryan is a local poet and the author-illustrator of his own children’s’ books, When I Grow Up! and The Adventurous Tale of Tiara Lee. He is a middle school English teacher living in Bordentown, NJ. He holds a doctorate in education and enjoys sharing his books and creative process through school visits and local readings. Feel free to reach out to arrange a visit to your school or youth organization.

Ryan loves creativity in all its forms and hopes that you do too.

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