Author: phillyfrankdiamond
Last Day of Vaca
a poem by Frank Diamond/Photograph by Sylvia Sherritze I barely looked at the seaThough I walked next to itAlmost every daySwam in it, tumbled in its wavesRecognized the sound ofDistant breakers - but distractedly Not like years ago when IWould look for long hoursAt its lonely continuanceA young man driftingOn melancholy so thick it maskedThe … Continue reading Last Day of Vaca
Dad
a poem by Frank Diamond Limped through lifeKicking along pavementsRemnants of an injuryFrom Kensington’s fieldsPast kept in checkBarely nodded toward Mark Twain’s sawAbout fathers, sonsCuts dully clichéd rutTaking much longerFor wisdom to descendLike a Pentecostal tongue Leaves house at nightTo catch R bus’s moanAt Boulevard and CQuiet, quiet, quiet descendsLike mist of prayerAscending to the … Continue reading Dad
All I Know
Written by Jimmy Webb/Performed by Frank Diamond https://tinyurl.com/56f7nuun
I Should Have Know Better
Written by Lennon-McCartney/Performed by Frank Diamond https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/73qi2na9bu7hwvkf9y5hz/Should-Have-Know-Better.mp3?rlkey=fxqf7b9bjblgxdlrcj5fw0uo0&st=xvh3ns3k&dl=0
Near Cades Cove At the Foot of the Smokies, By Mary Sherritze
Harsh across the hollow, a crow calls. In the distance, a blue-tinged smoke hovers over the vast blue mountain a rustle of wind — on the decayed pine stump beard lichen glistens Mountain laurel and flame azalea are stippled through- out the clearing: so thickly massed are the rose and purple rhododendron, they seem afire … Continue reading Near Cades Cove At the Foot of the Smokies, By Mary Sherritze
Ghost Lane
by Frank Diamond A children’s novelette of mine called “Ghost Lane” was published today (July 2, 2026) in the international literary magazine Yugen Quest Review, which is based in Kolkata, India. I wrote the story over 25 years ago for my daughter. Below are the link to the story and then the WordPress version of the … Continue reading Ghost Lane
Snow
My short story "Snow" was published today (May 21, 2026) by the literary publisher Wordrunner eChapbooks. Here's the link. https://echapbook.com/anthology/2026/snow.html
Family Secrets
A short story of mine called "Family Secrets" was published today (May 17, 2026) in a literary magazine called Steller's Weekly. Here's the link. https://tinyurl.com/mryvdxtk
Wonderful World
Written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss/Performed by Frank Diamond https://tinyurl.com/2pchn5rh
The Ref
My short story, “The Ref,” was published today (May 9, 2026) in a literary magazine called iExile. Below is the link. https://iexile.com/writing/the-ref/
The Breakup
My short story, “The Breakup,” was published today (April 30, 2026) in Scattered Flock Journal. Here’s the link. https://www.scatteredflockjournal.com/issue2-fiction-diamond
Blame
A short-short story of mine called “Blame” was published today (April 27, 2026) in a literary magazine called Every Day Fiction. Here it is. https://tinyurl.com/mcajxs49
April Come She Will
Written by Paul Simon/Performed by Frank Diamond https://tinyurl.com/bdd9wj93
Words
Written by Maurice, Barry, and Robin Gibb/Performed by Frank Diamond https://tinyurl.com/2rkksvcp
And Have Our Being
a short story by Frank Diamond My short story, "And Have Our Being," was published today (March 13, 2026) in the literary magazine Helia Lit. Here's the link. https://www.helialit.com/fiction/and-have-our-being
Meeting on the Mound
a short story by Frank Diamond A short story of mine called "Meeting on the Mound" was published today (February 23, 2026) in a magazine called The SportScribe Literary Magazine. Here's the link. https://thesportscribe.com/meeting-on-the-mound/
The River
Written by Bruce Springsteen/Performed by Frank Diamond https://tinyurl.com/4hvsxrv7
It’s Only Love
Written by Lennon and McCartney/Performed by Frank Diamond https://tinyurl.com/mpwyv77t
Deliverables
By Frank Diamond My short story, “Deliverables,” was published today (February 3, 2026) in Thriller Magazine. Here is the link which allows you to buy the publication on Amazon.https://tinyurl.com/36e5p4ex“Deliverables” begins on page 8.
Friends
Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin/Performed by Frank Diamond https://tinyurl.com/52kcu9vw
Bricklayer
By Frank Diamond AUTHOR'S NOTE: My short story, “Bricklayer,” was published earlier this month (December 10, 2025) in County Lines: A Literary Journal. The issue features writers from all over the world. You can purchase the journal anywhere if you just give them the ISBN: 9798268850482 or purchase it online at Bookshop.org which shares revenue with an independent bookstore near … Continue reading Bricklayer
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A Christmas Carol
a short story by Frank Diamond A short-short story of mine called “A Christmas Carol” was published today (December 16, 2025) in a literary magazine called Yugen Quest Review, which is based in Kolkata, India. Here’s the link to the story. And below is the WordPress version of the story. You order a bowl of French … Continue reading A Christmas Carol
The Square Root of Negative 1
a short story by Frank Diamond My short story, “The Square Root of Negative 1,” was published today (September 2, 2025) in the literary magazine The Pasticheur: Literature, Art, & Ideas. Here’s the link to the story. https://the-pasticheur.com/frank-diamond/project-one-ephnc-y8xpk
Morning Has Broken
Performed by Frank Diamond (in the style of Cat Stevens)/written by Eleanor Farjeaon https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nsbvqaep03z88akiy4izp/Morning.mp3?rlkey=v9q8cmlok0byima1aw0w0wwhd&st=vtlafcd5&dl=0
After the Shooting
To Live Again
Written and performed by Camille Peruto. Here is the song "To Live Again" by singer/songwriter Camille Peruto which accompanied my hybrid media short story "The Place Where the Chiefs Meet" that was published about 4 years ago. She does a beautiful job, IMHO. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3lmaeaswucjapviwni76e/TO_LIVE_AGAIN.mp3?rlkey=9yc8a523571hk5una2guo8nzx&st=9nxvf5xx&dl=0
Let Me Tell You A Story About My Strange Day At The Beach
A literary magazine based in Canada called Let Me Tell You A Story published my short-short story "Let Me Tell You A Story About My Strange Day at the Beach" today (July 15, 2025). Here it is. https://tinyurl.com/y86b2h5x
Remorse
My short story, “Remorse,” was published last month (July 10, 2025) in Stepping Stones Literary Magazine. Here’s the link. https://www.steppingstoneslit.com/blog/finalist3(issue3)
Handy Man
Performed by Frank Diamond/Written by Jimmy Jones and Otis Blackwell https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ip04czbwwvnjl7cizg5f7/HANDYMAN.mp3?rlkey=5uwkb15x247po0kuucrz0hvc3&st=pkkjht44&dl=0
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Elevator Pitch
by Frank Diamond My short story, “Elevator Pitch,” was published today (June 1, 2025) in the summer 2025 issue of Thriller Magazine. Here is the link which allows you to buy the publication on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F79P9WJQ And here is the link that allows you to subscribe and get the first digital copy of the magazine … Continue reading Elevator Pitch
Nudge
My short story,, "Nudge," was published today (May 5, 2025) in Jokes Literary Review. Here it is: https://lnkd.in/exk8ATNe
Sup
My short story “Sup” was published today (April 23, 2025) in the literary magazine Wordrunner eChapbooks. Here it is.https://echapbook.com/anthology/2025/sup.html
Here Comes the Sun
Performed by Frank Diamond/Written by George Harrison https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5e472w21qfx4mbenivi7u/herecomesthesun.mp3?rlkey=sjlf3j2ng7c6zjunftlsl52de&st=40akqfzi&dl=0
Just To See You Smile
Performed by Frank Diamond/Written by Mark Nesler and Tony Martin/First performed by Tim McGraw https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7eahlmfkdyg4kxfrvkuxn/JJust_To_See_You_Smile.mp3?rlkey=k0xuocz4y4lrey82nmjmsjy7q&st=2nefktrm&dl=0
Old Friends
Preformed by Frank Diamond (a cappella)/written by Mary McCaslin https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/amsn1cd664sb2p36883sw/OLD_FRIENDS_DIAMOND.MP3?rlkey=6p1xbfeseoae2pczpxf68bwhb&st=24xupzsq&dl=0
Wichita Lineman
Performed by Frank Diamond/Written by Jimmy Webb https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c3ge3skauo0izsyknbj82/WICHITA_LINEMAN_DIAMOND.mp3?rlkey=xtvs167xh3o6iv2ffyxrx9jid&st=nfod4int&dl=0
Sweet Baby James
Sung by Frank Diamond/Written by James Taylor https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l9kjgxib8h32phjwhxdzt/A_SWEET_BABY_JAMES.mP3?rlkey=rrd9buxrswug61pf83ht9tzqr&st=bujwwni5&dl=0
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How Long?
AUTHOR’S NOTE: My short story, “How Long?” was published this week (December 23, 2024), in a literary magazine called Lost Lake Folk Opera. Notice that for once I didn’t say “little literary magazine” because this issue comes in at over 190 pages; that’s not little. Here’s the link to the pdf of the magazine. “How … Continue reading How Long?
Now Batting
AUTHOR’S NOTE: My short-short story, “Now Batting,” was published last Monday (December 16, 2024), in a little literary magazine called Written Tales. Here’s the link to the magazine. I’ve also pasted the story below here on my WordPress page. Randy Torrez steps up to the plate for the most important at-bat in his life. Two … Continue reading Now Batting
Sad Lisa
Written by Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens: Performed by Frank Diamond https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wx0txtvg1h7hf7ewrpfpo/SAD_LISA_ONEE.mp3?rlkey=a7vtf8kwlrocqt7mu0txx6g53&st=l9y1do4r&dl=0
Sixth Man
My short story, “Sixth Man,” was published today (November 12, 2024) in the inaugural issue of the literary magazine Dulcet. Here is the pdf of the issue. “Sixth Man” begins on page 65. https://www.dulcetlitmag.com/issues Here’s the story below on my WordPress page. Pete Tillinghast needs to be here. Needs to say goodbye as midnight approaches. Needs … Continue reading Sixth Man
An Interview with Frank Diamond
A new literary magazine called Dulcet is scheduled to be launched on November 12. I am proud to be among the authors featured in its inaugural issue with my short story “Sixth Man” — one of 47 writers who made the cut out of over 1,800 stories submitted. The editors have high hopes and ambitions … Continue reading An Interview with Frank Diamond
Operator
written by Jim Croce, performed by Frank Diamond https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kyobdsdrceaxtb857r8vu/OPERATOR_ONE.mp3?rlkey=gnau1uiksu97xqwzfngv1eem9&st=nob7qgxc&dl=0
Going to the Chapel
by Frank Diamond AUTHOR’S NOTE: A short story of mine called “Going to the Chapel” recently (September 2024) ran in a little literary magazine called The Sucarnochee Review, a publication of the University of West Alabama. There’s no online version. But if you’d like to purchase a print copy of the magazine you can email the … Continue reading Going to the Chapel
Joanne
Here, There and Everywhere
Fields of Gold
Lights Out
Here's a short story of mine called "Lights Out" that was published today (July 15, 2024) in a little literary magazine called Cosmorama. https://cosmorama.site/fiction
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