Tortured dream (trigger alert!) 🚨 Evie realized her head was splitting. A familiar noise filled her ears. She had to work to open her eyes. At first everything was blurry. Then dim. It was night. Her entire body hurt. Her feet were tied out in front of her. It felt like her handsContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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“Four eyes” a Quirky Poem by Jolene Rice
On a whim I submitted a poem to Chewers by Masticadores. Thank you for publishing it. 💕 Went for a walk and what did I see?A four-eyed frog, lookin’ at me.Went for a walk and what did I see?A four-eyed squirrel, lookin’ at me.Went for a … “Four eyes” a Quirky Poem by Jolene Rice
Poetry Awareness Month
“April is poetry awareness month. Pick a font. Grab paper and pen. Give words a spin.” Chico’s Mom Author’s note: I’m almost finished with Sunshine Valley. It is my intent to complete it then just do poetry for the rest of April and start newContinue reading “Poetry Awareness Month”
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Solitude
Solitude, a little slice of heaven.
Sunshine Valley
Eyes play tricks Rebecca decided she would give the hippy grocery another try. Simon was working. He had this man Chris helping him. It was good for everyone involved that Chris lived right across the road. She was a little miffed that Simon hadn’t introduced Chris. But she was trying to do better.Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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Sunshine Valley
Shared grief Dillon couldn’t pour a cup of coffee. His hands trembled every time he tried. Evie gently placed her hands over his. “Let’s go to church.” She caressed his cheek. He nodded okay. Pastor Sam stood behind the pulpit. When he looked up and took stock of the congregation, theContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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Sunshine Valley
Facing the smoke When firefighters arrived, Dillon was fitted with a respirator. He and Bradley went into the smoke. Either he or Bradley would come out carrying someone. Well, not Bradley. He would help them out on their own power. Authorities never really had an accurate census of the people livingContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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