Shy Joe : Writing

Terrifying

Terrifying

A Chapter by Shy Joe


I think the thing that I fear the most is dead silence. Trapped with only your thoughts. No outside distractions to quiet your own voice. Whispers w..
Santa Baby..

Santa Baby..

A Chapter by Shy Joe


I went and sat on Santa's lap today at the local mall. While I was sitting on him, I wrapped my arm around him, gazed into his eyes and said, "T..
Maturity

Maturity

A Chapter by Shy Joe


I'm trying. This grow up thing. Weird to hear from a 37 year old. Another semester done in community college. Only took three classes. Another three a..
Gratitude

Gratitude

A Chapter by Shy Joe


There is no better reward or honor in life, than being told "Thank you".I surely fall short in giving such smiles. What a sin. Two words I will not ho..
Zap!

Zap!

A Chapter by Shy Joe


We have large static buildups at my work. One day I was side stepping between two metal bins and a spark jumped about 8 inches to my body. Now electri..
What is going on?

What is going on?

A Chapter by Shy Joe


People idolize people instead of accomplishments and ideas. That is the biggest problem with our society. The media has definitely played a large par..
For the sake of comedy

For the sake of comedy

A Chapter by Shy Joe


Comedy is a state of mind. To find something that others find humorous and generally relatable to the mean of your audience is not talent, and it can'..
Snow day

Snow day

A Chapter by Shy Joe


It's Martin Luther King Day, so there is no school. I didn't see one damn kid out in the snow today on my way to work. I think if I have to get out in..
Layers

Layers

A Chapter by Shy Joe


Happiness. The movie Shrek comes to mind. He talks of Orcs being like onions. They have layers. This is how I view happiness. You have to develop y..
Back fire

Back fire

A Chapter by Shy Joe


I was at a Casey's General Store, staring at the donut case, trying to decide what weapon to destroy my body with. I looked to my right and there's t..