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Tag: grief

Polar Vortex and Privilege

On 01/29/201901/29/2019 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Poetry13 Comments

Sumo orangesHunkered down in double socks,

Layers of wool and moisture-wicking long johns.

It’s a quick hike to the kitchen for more

Coffee       hot soup      the sweet pungency

Of Sumo oranges in a hand-turned bowl.   Continue reading “Polar Vortex and Privilege” →

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Red Sky at Morning

On 11/16/201811/19/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories7 Comments

BonfireShe stood by last night’s bonfire. Flames leapt high, our drunken faces and dancing limbs in hideous relief, like Dante’s inferno on the shore of this northern bay.  Continue reading “Red Sky at Morning” →

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The Long Drive Home

On 10/14/201810/30/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flicker(>100 words), Stories6 Comments

Basalt rocks by lake

“Are we there yet?’

Valerie hunched her shoulders and pressed her forehead against the passenger-side window. She hated her younger brother–hated being trapped in the back seat with him on this faux family vacation.  Continue reading “The Long Drive Home” →

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Bouquet of Shadows

On 09/30/201809/30/2018 By Liz HIn Midtown writers, Poetry11 Comments

Black BoxI hold this in my cupped hands,

Stare into its depths.

Red and orange flicker, leap and stab.

Smoky, shifting colors blacken and curl

Its abundant petals.   Continue reading “Bouquet of Shadows” →

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Cycles of Grief

On 09/16/201809/16/2018 By Liz HIn Flicker(>100 words), Midtown writers, Poetry2 Comments

White light thru waterRelieve your pain now.

Go ahead, let go of it.

You’ve held it close in the curve of your belly,

Feeding your resentment,

Your sense of powerlessness,

Until almost nothing of you remains.

Continue reading “Cycles of Grief” →

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