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Waiting On a Wire

07/17/202407/17/2024 / Liz H-H / 19 Comments

The challenge? Write a story in exactly 6 sentences based on Denise’s one word prompt: WIRE. Visit, comment, and write & perhaps post your own on SIX SENTENCE STORIES. The Café is open. Come as you are!

Patience was never my virtue.
Outwardly calm while
Rats stage a rave
In the pit
The very base of my belly,
Desire and nerves beg expression.    
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Comes the Springtime

02/13/202402/14/2024 / Liz H-H / 22 Comments

Wings around a heart with halo

I’d taken to the deepest forest,

Slipping under darknight canopy,

Desperate for a glittering mask,  

A gilt-net bag of Turkish Delight,

Strands held tight in concealing ice.         Continue reading →

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Pomegranate

11/25/202311/26/2023 / Liz H-H / 13 Comments

white-coral-bells

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 →

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