1 Thessalonians 5:18 New Living Translation 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Many years ago I had a panic attack during a snow storm. At the time, I worked in Mt. Vernon and was trying to get home to London. About 23 miles. TheContinue reading “The Silver Lining”
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Sunshine Valley
Easter Easter was here. Dinner was in the park so more people would attend. Pastor Sam and Sara both were going to have an active roll in the religious ceremony part before dinner. This would be the first year communion had been offered. Then the evening would end in a surprise Easter eggContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
How?
I don’t know how to make you go away. Knowing that I don’t want you; why do you stay? ~ My mind focuses on the negative, sour, bad feels. I can’t switch off the reels. ~ Intended for me or not. It’s difficult to sort out the shot. ~ Everything I do is wrong. CausingContinue reading “How?”
Sunshine Valley
Should’a, could’a, would’a Rebecca came home to find Simon’s truck in the drive way. Some old rough sheets of lumber were stacked on the porch. She opened the door to the sound of hammering. He had stirred up the smell of burnt wood, the house smelt of stale smoke again. He had hungContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Grand Spring
I’ve had my first work appear on Spillwords. I’d like to thank Dagmara K. and the Spillwords team for selecting my haiku. And I’d like to thank Lions Mane for a beautiful picture. This haiku was written for him. Check out more work from Lions Mane. I’d also like to thank Dawn Pisturino. She’s alwaysContinue reading “Grand Spring”
Sunshine Valley
WITSEC Clint knocked on the sheriffs door. As he walked through the door, Bradley was hot on his heels. Dillon looked concerned for a moment. “Gentlemen.” Bradley almost slammed the door but thought better of it. “What’s goin’ on?” Dillon looked back and forth between the 2 men. “Well,”Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”
The River, a fox and a well
I went out into the world, my fortunes ah to seek. I followed the road till my feet did shriek. Beatin’ the pavement took on new meaning, my soul it left careening. The road led to a river. It I followed. Praying my fortunes, it would deliver. For drink or food, I never wanted. MyContinue reading “The River, a fox and a well”
Sunshine Valley
Pick that bone Evie called as Dillon opened the door, “kitchen.” He kissed her, “delicious.” “How was your day?” He laid a manilla envelope on the table. “Paperwork for your lawyer.” “Thank you. Your attorney should get an e-mail from mine.” She turned, pointing aContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Gray
Gray, inside and out. Gray, the color of sorrow. Gray, without a doubt. ~ I wrote this as a response to one of Michael’s poems. Butt can’t remember which one.   https://sceadugenga.com/2025/02/12/one-rune-12feb25/
Sunshine Valley
Rollin’ that apple “Dad!” Evie called as she walked through the door, grocery bags in hand. She went to the kitchen and started fixin’ breakfast. “Mornin’ humming bird,” Jack kissed her on the cheek before refillin’ his coffee cup. “That boy joinin’ us?” She smiled, “not this mornin’.” Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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