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Faint Darkness on the Horizon

Faint Darkness on the Horizon It didn’t matter how brilliantly the sun was shining on this day The passing laughter of children would go unheard Encouragement of well-wishers received with a fake smile Grudgingly acknowledged with a mumbled word of thanks That faint darkness on the horizon holding its position Always present to dash hopesContinue reading “Faint Darkness on the Horizon”

One Liner Wednesday – Maybe Just a Little Bit Cynical?

I said a silent “ouch” when I came across this not-so-happy statement the other day. I’m sure there are many that would agree with it but I’m hoping most readers will just smile and say it doesn’t apply to them. What do you think? For Linda G. Hill’s One Liner Wednesday

The Birds Have Flown – A Haibun

There is a magical day in late April or early May when I pull out of my garage, head to the road and there are hardly any cars to be seen. A smile will light up my face and I will exclaim “They have gone” and a long sigh of relief will leave my body.Continue reading “The Birds Have Flown – A Haibun”