My Garden's Mind
Thom CrandallCome along with me and explore my journey through life in poems, short stories, songs and exposé. Refugee from Medium.com as [A man leading a simple life].
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 56 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 13 days ago |
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The Unpromised Life
Life has a purpose. Photo on Unsplash
You said it many times, a quiet refrain,
As if repeating it made it easier to believe
Never promised you a life.
Never promised you a rainbow.
You looked at me from across the open seas
And s...
A Cold Reality
A man sitting in front of a computer screen at night.
The screen glows,
a cold, blue intimacy.
Imperceptible to the human eye,
this VSync forces us to keep up
with the steady pulse of the screen itself.
Our mind and heart catch i...
Echoes of the Wild Wood
Liz, as a ranger, holding a massive Chicken of the Woods mushroom, 2022; Liz's recent promo photo, 2026. Photos by the author.
The Story begins—
Beneath the dappled canopy where sunlight drips like honey,
a fearless ranger strides with...
The Whispering Blossom
Sarah at 7; Sarah at 27, photos by the author.
Once upon a time in a garden so fair,
Where the sun’s golden rays danced in the air,
There lived a girl with a voice so sweet,
Her laughter a melody to all she would meet.
Her eyes...
On Love
“The Weight of Love”, by Cri Sood, 2025
It is not my habit to publish testimonials, essays or dissertations of any sort, preferring to keep them in my journals and notes, safely locked away. I have been pondering love lately … well, actual...
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Hi \ud83d\ude0a I’m Thom. I write full-time, mostly poetry and fictional short stories. I love nature, family, friendship and live a simple life. There are few things in life more important than friendship. Here is my hand take it, if you are so inclined.
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