Author: Written by James Blake Beene
Kids on the Porch – Episode 5: War and Peace
Written in 2011, this was the final never-produced episode I wrote for “Kids on the Porch,” adapted to incorporate episodes written by Marilyn Harris Smith. In this episode, Mimi is cleared of guilt as she ties up loose ends, Trish and Mac join group therapy, and the Singing Sensations take the stage during a student… Read more
Kids on the Porch – Episode 4: Breaking News
Written in 2011, the startling conclusion to the Mystery of the Cyber Bully is finally revealed, causing rifts in old friendships. New characters emerge as Mimi prepares to move, but first, she gets caught red-handed with a surprise. This episode was adapted to incorporate episodes written by Marilyn Harris Smith. Read more
Kids on the Porch – Episode 2: The Mystery of the Cyber Bully – Part Two
Written in 2010 as the cliffhanging conclusion to a two-part episode, it was never produced. Read more
Kids on the Porch – Episode 2: The Mystery of the Cyber Bully – Part One
The clips reel above was for episode 2 of Kids on the Porch, which I wrote in 2010 and quickly became favored over the pilot episode due to a change in the direction of content. Due to funding and casting changes, the full episode was never completed. Read the full episode here and only here. Read more
Kids on the Porch – Episode 1: Attitude vs. Gratitude
The trailer above was for the pilot episode of Kids on the Porch which was only partially produced. Due to funding and casting changes the full episode was never completed. Click the link below to read the full episode in its Original format or the copy below. Read more
I Thought Something Good Was Going to Happen Today
(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) I thought something good was going to happen today, God I thought something good You sent me a sign of something great I guess I just misunderstood Why do you do this to me? Why do you let me down? Do you hate to see me smile? Do you… Read more
Tomorrow
(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) Each day that disappoints me Each day that makes me cry Each day that leaves me lonely Each day that makes me sigh Each day that I am tortured Or left alone to die I look forward to tomorrow And just hold my head up high Read more
Loneliness
(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) I lay in bed staring up at the ceiling Boredom overcomes me I have an awful feeling Beams of sunlight dance in the window But somehow I’m not phased This loneliness I’m feeling Has lasted many days Having no one to share my joy Having no one to share… Read more
Rose
(Originally written in teen years ’95-01) A rose in a garden of thorns, Sets light upon who mourns And brightens up each day In a very special way A thorn upon a rose Often is ignored For no one likes the prick of pain That thorned roses have in store Yet roses are like love… Read more
Untitled
((Originally written in teen years ’95-01) I can tell by the hurt in your eyes I am causing you so much pain You wish on starry skies For my heart you must obtain And although it hurts me so To see you in this way The love you feel for me I do not feel… Read more