romance – Philip Craddock Writing Portfolio

Of Lovers Past – Now available on Android & iOS devices

September 11, 2018

Hi there. Just a quick post to let you know that a visual novel I wrote is now available on the Moments: Choose Your Story app on Android and iOS devices. My visual novel is called “Of Lovers Past” and it’s a paranormal romance with murder mystery elements to it. The Moments app is free … More Of Lovers Past – Now available on Android & iOS devices

Don’t Pass Her By

March 20, 2017

The day dull done, the sorry sky turns grey. The crowded commuters have nothing to say. The train track traversing, a clickity-clack. My course set straight, seems no turning back. My station arrives and as I rise then to leave, I see her awaiting and I struggle to breathe. Her beauty bedazzles, I dream what … More Don’t Pass Her By

The Greatest Gifts

December 25, 2016

Sometimes she wears cute costume, is it me who needs the disguise? Still, she says she truly knows me and she has such love in her eyes. Unworthy to hold her close, her hugs say they disagree. Too tainted to touch her, luscious lips linger on me. She lies laced, ravishing, red, a beauty bedecked … More The Greatest Gifts

Will We Wither?

October 30, 2016

Well, will we wither together? Forever can I be by your side? Will we reminisce on day of bliss, this kiss from a beautiful bride? Well, will we wither together? Never the smile leave our face? When wrinkles weave webs on us and time takes toll on our pace? Well, will we wither together? Weather … More Will We Wither?

In the Darkened Room

October 28, 2016

Side by side in the darkened room, strain sight seeking sweet smile. Hold her close to feel her love and also warm her for a while. Outside the sun could sing, cars croon or parrots purr and I’d still sooner sit here in the darkened room with her. Side by side in the darkened room … More In the Darkened Room

The Tin Man: Where Went Oz?

October 27, 2016

First my heart was broken and then it simply ceased to be. Beating seemed so senseless if it couldn’t beat for she. She left me bruised, battered; too weak the world to feel. So I grew cold cathartic, switched soft skin for shiny steel. I wandered to meet the Wizard but he did not have … More The Tin Man: Where Went Oz?

Can you see him?

October 24, 2016

He scatters words as breadcrumbs: each are a little, loving clue. They’re the only way which he can capture what he longs to say to you. He sits silent in his wheelchair while you walk away above. His eyes take in your beauty, beating heart hurts from love. His limp legs sit shaking, he wishes … More Can you see him?

Falling For You

September 16, 2016

Of white rabbits, well, I have chased one or two. As for filthy, flirty frogs, true – I’ve kissed a few. Now I jump with both feet, the world fades from view. I’m falling – falling further in love with you. Deeper, deeper, descending, down into this hole. Falling faster, faster, for love knows no … More Falling For You

Misty Monday Morning Memories

August 16, 2016

You once called it “brain fog” and I suppose that it may be true. Though cloaked in mist I still resist losing first memory of you. Never before or since had I seen any beauty which could compare. That’s how I like to remember – you may know, as you were there. I stood there … More Misty Monday Morning Memories

Author’s Note 4 & “Misty Monday Memories”

August 16, 2016

I’ve written a few pieces on my site now which deal with aspects of my fiancée’s (she said yes) condition, M.E. However, although I’ve mentioned it in passing, I’ve not yet written a poem which deals with my condition: dyspraxia. If you don’t like intros or prefer to just judge poems on their own merit … More Author’s Note 4 & “Misty Monday Memories”