Charmed Chaos
Musings on Life, Love, and Linguine-Poetry & Writing
Category: Short Story
Peaks and Valleys
I love who I’ve been, but I really love who I am becoming.” My life has changed in the last three months. Where before I was seldom home because I was traveling for work, I now spend most of my days writing, painting, gardening,… Continue Reading “Peaks and Valleys”
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Escape
She is late,so late. Trying her best not to panic. He hates when she is late. It makes him uncomfortable, angry, distrusting. She does not understand why. Pulling into the drive, the house is pitch black. A sigh of relief escapes her lips; he… Continue Reading “Escape”
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Life Lessons
I have none. Zero, zip, zilch. Regrets, that is. There are times I wish I had done something different, told my mother I loved her more, asked my dad the pressing questions I now have about my heritage but may never know the answers… Continue Reading “Life Lessons”
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Let Go
I have let go of my old life. You know the one. The life where I got up earlier than God, rushed,rushed,rushed. Worked all day, and part of the night. Jetted to somewhere different, worked in a different location, a different city. Encountered harshness… Continue Reading “Let Go”
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L’oggetto che Parla (The Object That Speaks)
The cool dark interior of the antique shop is a welcome respite from the summer sun. As the door closes behind me an insistent voice whispers inside my head, ‘Come to me, I want to tell you a story.’ I turn around, expecting someone… Continue Reading “L’oggetto che Parla (The Object That Speaks)”
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The Apartment
The pale gray light of a rainy dawn creeps into the room. In my jet lagged stupor, I briefly forget where we are. The breeze from the fan brushes against my cheek soft as a lover’s caress. I roll over and wrap my arms… Continue Reading “The Apartment”
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Las Manos Más Suaves
Old hands are beautiful. Weathered, wrinkled, soft as silk, scarred by the passing of time and countless tasks. Last Saturday, we went to our favorite Mexican restaurant for breakfast. Los Picos Parilla is the home of the best huevos rancheros in Mesa. There is… Continue Reading “Las Manos Más Suaves”
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