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Starshine by Jennifer Henry
“Watch it!” my brother yelped as I stumbled into him, tripping over a small strategically placed rock on the deserted path, my elbow connecting solidly with his head as I flailed wildly for balance. “Sorry!” I felt as though I could barely breathe; the night was black as velvet and just as thick, closing in…
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The Cowboy that Got Away by Patty Flook
By eleven o’clock we were at the auction, and it was busier than I remember. I held Avery close, so she didn’t get swept away in the crowd, or stepped on by a bull. Wes was with my brother divvying out the cattle, Avery and I were standing back watching. She was in a daze…
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My Mother’s Washtub by Carla Bender
Mom’s washtub sits in silence nowFilled with crimson flowers on my patioA reminder of the stories it has heardWhile never responding in rebukeWashdays that gave Mom a chanceTo cleanse and cleanHer tortured thoughts and the clothes of four little onesSturdy and strong as a trusted friend that listened without judgment Dismay enveloped her countenanceHer face…
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you gave me a rose by Chelsea Zimmann
you gave me a rosethe thorns punctured my heart you gave me a kissand it tore me apart but when i give you thingsyou take and take and take i love you the way you areyet, when can i get a break? you give me so littlewhen all i want is you this love is…
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4,3,2,1 by Jade Wolfe
Four people,three dogs,two garages,one house,encased in white shiplap and edged with black metal.Elegant emerald leaves swayin the sparkling windows. Love flows on the windeven when it’s not spoken. The bond has been since birth,has been nourished and fedwith strength and forgiveness,then led through sweet celebrationsand dismal departures.But laughter was sprinkled on topto reign us back…
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Wolfsbane by Raegan Bush
Beep. Beep. B—SMACK. The 6 AM alarm reminded me that I worked in an hour. Shuffling out of bed, I vaguely noticed the sting in my hand from just how hard I hit the screaming box to shut it up. At this point, I’m so predictable I can get dressed in the dark: old jeans,…
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