Charmed Chaos
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Tag: Life
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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At Last, 1987
At Last -Linda Lee Lyberg Standing in a darkened hall Hesitating, yet hearing your heart’s call. At Last a kiss, Oh what sweet release! Will this euphoric feeling Ever cease?
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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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Waiting on DNA
So many people are of mixed heritage; everyone is from somewhere else. “-G. Willow Wilson In January of 1973, my father changed his name. Not only his first name, but his entire legal name. In the district court of Harris County Texas, the man… Continue Reading “Waiting on DNA”
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Waiting,Waiting,Praying
The date, forever inked in crimson on her soul like a tawdry tattoo. November 6, 2012. Election day. Two hours since the call. Motorcycle accident, trauma center, broken bones, blow to the head, no helmet. I’m okay, he says. She does not believe him.… Continue Reading “Waiting,Waiting,Praying”
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Circles of Silver
He wants to forget her, but he can’t. She’s everywhere he looks. She’s in the garden talking to the lovebirds. Certain they understood her every word, she spoke to them often. At her desk, writing. Another story to make him cry, or laugh with… Continue Reading “Circles of Silver”
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It Will Never Last
It is my first week at the new job that brought me across the country and away from all things safe and familiar. Yet, I am excited to be starting a new life. I have a big challenge ahead of me, not the least… Continue Reading “It Will Never Last”
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