Before I was born you knew me. You gazed on me with love and rocked me in the arms of hope.
Author: Doug Bayliss
Pet health and.adoption advocate.
Two Knives
A short work about two confrontations—one involving steel, the other exposure—and what remains after the doors close.
The Rainbow Egg
Something unusual appeared beneath the park hedges… and Whiskers heard it first.
My latest manuscript, The Rainbow Egg, is finished and moving into illustration.
Death and Dying
Death: When I am gone and not alive, my exploits never told,
I hope you remember me as I was, before I grew this old.
🎶 She Can Be A Little Wild
To the tune of “Okie from Muskogee” written by Merle Haggard and Roy Edward Burris Words by Doug BaylissFebruary 19, 2026 1. I’m happy to be married to MichelleThe prettiest little girl I ever sawWhen I walked through the door and first met her,Right before my eyes -I Saw Stars 2. Well, I’m happy to…
Winter, 1980
An essay about work, authority, and the systems that continue operating regardless of consequence. Set during the winter of 1980,
A First Day I Won’t Forget
Shortly after I arrived, the placement agency that had sent me there called. They were apologetic. They told me they could reassign me immediately if I wanted out. I told them no. I would stay and complete the job.
📚The Orchard on Briar Lane
As night descends, the orchard’s dangers emerge for Billy and Mia, including deceptive paths and hidden threats that challenge their focus. To navigate safely, they must remain calm, stay aware of their environment, and depend on each other amidst rising panic. Teamwork and vigilance are key to their survival.
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