The Huntress’ narrow prow cuts through darkness,
The only sound a plashing single paddle.
Destination known, she’s grateful to see nothing
Below the river’s surface. Continue reading
Flash (<101 words)
Seasons Greetings
Mushrooming
Rainfall and temps drop
Puffballs are the favored crop
You are what you eat
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Soulful Samhain to those who celebrate, and Happy Halloween to the rest o’ yez!
Wishes and Witches
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“You sure about this, Jimmy?” Thora pulled the white forelock rising from her scalp, wishing. Continue reading
Shenanigans
2024: Glad things have settled down a bit!
I woke up to snow this morning
Stepped out in bare feet
To fetch a pair of glasses
Blue Lucky
It was just a dream
Shenanigans
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The Single Blade
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…Bows and trembles still,
But wind punishes, more likely to cut
Than caress and quicken the hopeful green of early months.
Pulsing chlorophyll sparking, breathing deep
The sinewy length of sultry Midsommer. Continue reading
Get Your Furnace Checked
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Bundled in yards of heavy cloth and batting, the only signs of life are a red nose and beady eye.
Lamplight softens the tragic scene, but the furnace is out. Continue reading
Bass Note
Shuffle ‘cross the kitchen, sharp drop to hardwood chair.
Looks like no break, no midnight magic to slake my thirst.
Skin crackles painful, radiates heat.
How long has it been? Continue reading
Valley of the Trolls 