Carlos Lorenzo Estrada : Writing

When the Prophet spoke

When the Prophet spoke

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


"In our longing for our greater selves; lies our goodness. And that longing is in all of us." -Kahlil Gibran
War Pig

War Pig

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


A satirical look at the fog of war. If one were started by Monty Python. It starts off serious but ends with a bang. I hope.
Pride (a survivor's prayer)

Pride (a survivor's prayer)

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I am in awe of the strength in people who suffer in this world simply because they chose to live their truth. For the qualities they exhibit are more..
A legion of flies

A legion of flies

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Inspired by the sounds in an outhouse, King and Lovecraft, an urban legend of a deep hole in Russia, and the premise of...if the devil spoke to you th..
Bound

Bound

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I once asked a woman what was the most liberating moment of empowerment she had ever experienced. And she told me this story...about a silk red rope.
Socrates

Socrates

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


like a whimsical lyric I pay homage to the most profound statement philosophy asks of us.
In moments

In moments

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


despite its tone this short story is hopeful. It is my wish that I could speak eloquently to those who suffer loss and to tell them they are never al..
Larry Bobo zombie Detective and the case of the missing foot

Larry Bobo zombie Detective and the case of the mi..

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


sorry again for the sophomoric humor of this. It's the last attempt I hope. I hope to offend less people this time. Inspired by Mel Brooks.
Una otro dia para Vivar

Una otro dia para Vivar

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


this was difficult to write but it's message is hopeful. I hope it will bring back an indelible memory of your lost youth within you.
The bizarre macabre adventures of Larry Bobo the zombie Detective

The bizarre macabre adventures of Larry Bobo the z..

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I truly hope no one is offended by this short tale. This is an experiment at humor. Something totally out of my comfort zone. It's crass, sophomoric..