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Orchestra of the Earth
The golden lining of the sun Upon the trees brings glory to his name. It is a glimpse too brief of the true beauty of her face. For the earth rings out to their name. The earth sings out the glory of the Creator. The sun, the moon, and the stars, all Bellow out songs…
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Ishta
WARNING-spoiler alert about my novel, Estelle(click on Estelle to buy on Etsy). This short snippet takes place after the finish of the novel. You should read the book first 😉 I sat in front of my vanity brushing out my long silky hair, humming to myself. I never knew I could be so happy. I…
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Daydream
On the shelf behind the professor were three bright red books entitled Paris, The Holy Land, and Rome. I nearly forgot what I’d come to ask….I became lost in the possibilities of where he may have visited, or the things he might know. Wow! Of all the places he could possibly have books about, those were…
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Sonnet of Pain*
Time to go back to fighting and striving The battle is raging and blazing around. It’s time again to push for surviving When the end is near will may be found. Throbbing eyes and pounding head, Aching bones and splitting nerves. All I want is to find my bed. But the battle I fight is…
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New Tidings
The New Year should come with tidings of peace, hope and joy right? After all, that is what everyone will wish on you. I remember one particular December 31st that ended with some of the gravest news I’d heard in the 17 years I had existed. Below the thick wood floor I could hear the…
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Love Endures
“Would you be shocked if I put on something more comfortable?” asked Audrey. After no response, she walked to her room and closed the door. Things were no longer the same as before. Ever since Vincent had been in that terrible boating accident he had become completely deaf, and partially mute. Sometimes I event thought…
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Charlotte Lucas
Almost Fifty years ago… I didn’t marry the man I loved because he didn’t ask me. I did marry a man I didn’t love because he did ask me. At age 22 I was afraid that was my best option. How crazy was that? The surprise is that I had a very good life because…
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Ellen
The new year ticking near, I listen from my bedroom. Below is waltzing in the large parlor. Swirling dresses, elegant dancing, many guests dispersing in chatter. I am as shy as a new born foal, shaming the honor of my kin. As heir and eldest, my role romancing, mingling with Dr. and Mrs., Sir and…
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Box of Chocolate
My Mama always said, “Life was like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” That is what Tom Hanks said when he played Forest Gump. I could never agree with him more. I feel like life’s always throwin’ so many decisions at me. Oh, and I am not talkin’ ‘bout what…
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Ponderosa’s View
Way up high on the plateau. Man and animals live free, where the ponderosa’s grow. After the snow, all seems aglow, on the rim with some degree. Way up high on the plateau. Eagles soar up with the crow, and deer run wild and free. Where the ponderosa’s grow.…
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