Pumping his legs up and down, leaning forward then throwing his body backward, he tried, but failed miserably, to get his motions in sync. He wanted to swing free, to feel the wind in his face and the exhilaration of flying, but only managed to hang motionless, dejectedly going nowhere. It was a sad foreshadowing … Continue reading The Playground
Category: 100 Word Song
Crush
I gave up my dreams for you. You didn't demand it, you never would. Being with you is all I wanted. You never disappointed me, never let me down, never cheated on me. I knew what to expect and willing turned over my life to you. My family tried to convince me you were up … Continue reading Crush
But no one’s home
Two women, dressed in colorful surgery scrubs, lingered at the nurses' desk sorting through resident files to leave evening reports for the attending physicians. "How was she tonight?" With a nod of her head, the younger of the two indicated the occupant of Room 24, one of their Alzheimer patients. Most days she thought she was … Continue reading But no one’s home
Driving since midnight
The impromptu picnic was his idea, a rare moment alone with her dad. He spread a blanket under "their" tree overlooking the river. Her favorite sandwiches, peanut butter and dill pickles, were packed along with thermoses of Hawaiian Punch and Sprite. "I don't understand," her voice cracked. Fighting against her tears, she was shocked to … Continue reading Driving since midnight
Motivated seller
NEW, never worn, wedding gown - $900 OBO Strapless, mermaid style with sweetheart neckline. Chapel train. Organza with tulle overlay, extensive beading and hand-embroidered lace. One of a kind, custom-made... like I thought our love was. Double stitched throughout, while our relationship fell apart at the seams. Heirloom veil is also available - sheer, antique … Continue reading Motivated seller
Take me to the river
Standing on the bank in my cotton shift, my hair loose upon my shoulders, I watch as the others are raised in the Spirit. Arms hugging my chest, I try to calm my shivering - not against the cold, but fear. Fear that when I'm laid under my hair will rise around my face, threatening … Continue reading Take me to the river
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