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A Team of Busy Bees

On 09/09/201704/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories10 Comments

She bends over unkempt juniper shrubs and a beetle-laced Japanese plum, scissoring with vigor. with long-bladed hand shears. Down the boulevard, a few trees show tawdry highlights of orange and gold. Continue reading “A Team of Busy Bees” →

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Summer’s End

On 08/06/201704/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Flicker(>100 words), Midtown writers2 Comments

School is out for the summer, but not for much longer.

The days grow short, the nights shine sweet crystal, cool under fulsome moons. Bare armed with glass raised high, we toast midnight relief from saturated days, leaning back into night’s caress. Continue reading “Summer’s End” →

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