I knew one day we'd be together again. Something as intangible as dying couldn't keep us apart. Remember all those nights we'd stay up late watching old movies? You'd lay your head on my chest, and I would stroke your face, and run my fingers through your jet hair. We wouldn't have to say a … Continue reading My familiar
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Christmas past memories
Years ago, I made my children an Advent calendar. Finding the right trinkets to fill each pocket took three months. We don’t put the calendar out anymore. Christmas, apparently, is for little kids.
Dark and dreary
Dark thunderclouds closed around me, the rain coming down in tsunami waves. I had to fight the wheel of my car to keep on the road, the wind threatening to push me over the bridge railing. No matter how fast I set the wipers, it couldn’t keep the windshield clear, forcing me to drive precariously … Continue reading Dark and dreary
A light for all the world
Her beatific countenance shone down upon us, bathing all in her love and warmth. Arms spread, her acceptance offered with no conditions. Her smile as open and inviting as a mother’s embrace. A hymn of celebration filled the air, her exultant voice melding with the seraphim and cherubim. One song for the innocent and pure, … Continue reading A light for all the world
Key to my heart
The bridal party settled at the head table, while the rest of the wedding guests filled in the other seats around the reception hall. Servers brought out dinner plates and poured goblets of wine and water. As the empty dishes were removed, attendants rose to give their speeches toasting the newlyweds, my cousin Denise and … Continue reading Key to my heart
To whom it may concern
Dear… I’ve thought about writing to you often since we parted, probably since we left it so… undone. Your last phone call caught me off guard. I didn’t expect to hear from you again, and I couldn’t bear to see you again. When you left, when you packed up and moved out of state, I … Continue reading To whom it may concern
Thin spiral notebook 