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The Many Worlds of Joshua David Ling

The Many Worlds of Joshua David Ling

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All works of poetry and fiction by Joshua David Ling in individual poem format.Joshua David Ling Art
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  • Guardians of Atlanta Chapter 7 - Small Town Romance
    Jul 8 2025

    Series: Guardians of Atlanta

    Season 1: The Legend of Stone Mountain

    Episode 1: Cyclone Jones: The Long Summer

    Chapter 7: Small Town Romance


    Text:

    As Phillip Keller's corvette headed back to 400,

    And the Joneses began dinner and sat there and wondered-

    Why Phillip Keller wanted their land so badly,

    A different sports car pulled up and Cyrus squealed gladly.

    The black Trans-Am with so much love and work put inside it,

    Ferried her favorite person in the world. Oh man, was she excited!


    Cyrus: "I'm sorry Mom and Dad, I forgot,

    Connor wanted to take me out!"


    Emily: "No problem, sweetie. See you soon!"


    Cyrus: "Thanks!" Cyrus said with a shout.

    She ran out

    Without a single doubt.


    This is what love songs are really singin’ ’bout.

    There’s never any hate, and never any doubt.

    This is the person that you’re meant for. It’s not by chance.

    It’s nothing but a small, small-town romance.


    Years ago when Cyrus was young A boy came to her Sunday school class.

    He stole her headband to get her attention.

    He said “Sorry” and they became friends fast.

    Love stories like this come only in small towns

    Where people don't leave each other, they stick around.

    And even one day their parents knew they’d find

    both of them married; they were that entwined.


    This is what love songs really mean at the heart.

    It begins the second you meet, right from the very start.

    You’re best friends forever, even at first glance.

    It’s nothing but a small, small-town romance.


    So that night when Connor came in his Trans Am

    He picked up Cyrus and drove somewhere grand.

    He planned on taking her to Stone Mountain;

    But a gas leak kept all of that from happenin’.

    So instead he drove to a much smaller place,

    A little neighborhood that survived by God’s grace.

    A cul-de-sac on top of a large mound:

    And you could see all of Atlanta from on top lookin’ down.

    They had a picnic right there with fried chicken and sweet tea,

    But then all of a sudden Connor said: ”Cyrus, will you marry me?”


    Even down the road, when you’re talkin’ ’bout forever

    You really can’t remember a time, you were never together.

    So it’s really not hard, to maintain that stance.

    It’s nothing but a small, smalltown romance.

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    2 mins
  • Craic In The World Chapter 3 - The Protector
    Jul 1 2025

    Series: Craic In The World

    Season 1: These Last Days

    Episode 1: Come Together

    Chapter 3: The Protector


    Text:


    Shots were fired into the air,

    Making the crowd scatter quick.

    Jayshawn pulled her through an alleyway,

    That with people, was less thick.

    They rounded a bend and came to his house,

    He fumbled around for his keys.

    He unlocked the door, and they stepped inside-


    Jayshawn: "Would you tell me, please?!

    Why is Agent Smith there,

    and why is he mad at you?!

    What in God's green earth

    And sam-hill did you do!?"


    Woman: "Why did you bring me here?

    Did you pick that lock?"


    Jayshawn: "What?" Jayshawn said,

    His confidence rocked.

    "What are you talking about?

    Are you mental or something?

    Why in the world-

    Was that man coming-

    At you like that,

    With gun in hand?"


    Woman: "... You have her eyes.

    Do you know the plan?"


    Jayshawn: "Do I sound like I know-

    Some secret plan?

    And who is she?

    Do you mean my Gram?"


    Just then, the lock on the door was shot,

    And the gun-man kicked right in.

    Jayshawn disarmed the man in a second,

    Twisting his wrist, breaking the limb.

    He slammed him to the ground, and got on top,

    With his forearm, he choked the gun-man out.

    He rose and took the gun in hand.


    Jayshawn: "You better tell me right now.

    Who are you, girl, and what is this plan?"


    Jayshawn began to tie up,

    The gun-man who'd been chasing her.

    She looked frightened and worried,

    And struck with awe, But definitely sure,

    That she could trust Jayshawn with her life.

    He'd just saved her right here.

    She took a deep breath to calm her nerves,

    And silence any lingering fear.


    Woman: "Was your grandmother,

    Lydia Grogan?

    And what are you doing, there?"


    Jayshawn had picked up his phone to call,

    The police, and get them there.


    Jayshawn: "I'll calling the fuzz,

    What's it look like?"


    Woman: "Oh please! Don't call them now!"


    Jayshawn: "Girl, you must be hella-insane!

    You think I'm gonna stop now?"


    The woman grabbed the phone from his hand,

    And slammed it on the receiver,

    Then spoke fast and trembling, spilling out words,

    Almost like she had a fever.


    Woman: "My name is Zoe Wallace.

    Around here, anyway.

    But my real name is Ziona Aisling.

    And you saved me this day.

    I knew your grandmother

    From years ago.

    She was my last Protector.

    Now I'm alone. Though-

    Are you her blood? Or were you adopted?

    I guess it doesn't much matter.

    The job of Protector is so simple."


    Jayshawn: "Are you done with your chatter?

    Zoe, is it? You knew my Gram?"


    Zoe: "Yes,

    She was wonderful to me.

    She knew our fight to keep Otherworld,

    And this world strong and free-

    From the ripples of the event,

    That caused the rift in time."


    Jayshawn: "Whoa whoa whoa, Dimensional girl,

    I think you've lost your mind.

    I'm calling the cops, whether you like it or not.

    You can stay, or get out.

    But don't think of trying anything funny.

    I ain't afraid to choke you out."


    Zoe frowned. Her eyes pleaded with him.

    But she got up and ran.

    She sprinted past the broken door,

    Into the streets of Ballyshannon.

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    3 mins
  • Folk & Fairytales Chapter 1 - The Stone Cutter
    Jun 24 2025

    Series: World of WrestlingSeason 1: The Green Dragon BookEpisode 1: The Stone CutterChapter 1: The Stone CutterText:Once there was a man,Who cut things out of stone.He lived out in the countryside.Yes, he lived all alone.He wasn’t a very smart man.But he didn’t have to be.His Stone-work made him a living.And he was very happy...

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    6 mins
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