Teka “Hey sheriff,” Danny called. “When u gonna sell me that horse?” “Never,” Dillon barked in his true gruff fashion. Or so Rebecca thought, hateful man. “Come on man. You can’t keep her at home.” Dillon raised an eyebrow at him. “You’ve got to treat your horseContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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Where the wind blows
Flap, flap, flap, pushed and pulled like a flag on it’s pole. ~ Blow, blow, blow, around, down and back like a plastic bag you go. ~ Up, up, up, where is the feather carried on a breeze? ~ Down, down, down, roots planted by a seed in a far away ground. ~ Cover, cover,Continue reading “Where the wind blows”
Sunshine Valley
Dinner Evie took her time changing after church. She strolled out of her house humming the song she had sung. Okay, she thought as a late model big black quad cab dually truck was pulling into her driveway. It must have been one of the original quad cabs. The windows were as blackContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
What do you think?
What positive emotion do you feel most often?
Burning paper
Burning paper breaks apart, sending glowing flakes into the air pushed by the heat of the fire caught on a gentle breeze ~ Burning paper floating here floating there with a glowing heart, softly into the night ~ Burning paper glowing spark transfixed eyes on that spot floating softly ~ Burning paper down you comeContinue reading “Burning paper”
Sunshine Valley
Welcome back continued He was caught! Only she saw the look of bewilderment and terror on his face. After allowing a long breath to escape, he finally got up. A murmur fell over the church as Dillon strolled toward her from the last pew. Rebecca wanted to know if the manContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Dreams
Dreams come and dreams go. Full of depth and sorrow. ~ Dreams come and dreams grow. Full of scary thoughts left to flow. ~ Dreams come and dreams seep. Into every corner of the deep. ~ Dreams come and dreams meander. Showing perhaps too much candor. ~ Dreams come and dreams steal, hours from ourContinue reading “Dreams “
Sunshine Valley
Welcome back The Sunshine Valley Baptist Church was just as Evelyn remembered it. The only thing that had changed in 30 years was the addition of air conditioning. The little church was picture post card perfect. It filled her heart with joy to know that some things never change. There wereContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Mortally
Mortally, I walk this fragile Earth. Mortally, I face the biting air. Mortally, the elements break away my resolve. Mortally, I lean on an understanding greater than mine. Mortally , I dare to love, hope, dream, believe. Mortally, I climb to see the mountain top. Mortally, I face the dark unknown. Mortally, I seek myContinue reading “Mortally “
Sunshine Valley
Pillow talk “Dillon?” She whispered. To herself? When he didn’t respond right away, she convinced herself that she said it only in her head. “Yes.” She rolled over on the air mattress to face him. Well, his back. “You can’t be comfortable in the floor.” He rolledContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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