She sat meditating in the moonlight. To an observer, she would have appeared to be peaceful and still, but inside a war raged on violently. Today had brought her to her worst place. Sitting with it took the courage of a warrior. The pain was immense. It lived not only in the reverberation of negativeContinue reading “Vipassana”
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Life in the Slow Lane
She was still getting used to her new place and the howling of the nearby coyotes was like ice to her blood. What had made her want to live in the country anyway? The answer, of course, was back in the bedroom, naked, sexy and waiting for her. She finished filling her glass and paddedContinue reading “Life in the Slow Lane”
Another Day, Another Dream
“Hey, Darla, what’s your biggest wish?” He called out into the kitchen where she was cleaning up the dinner mess. He must have been watching one of his goofy shows. She sighed and rolled her eyes but stayed silent. He wasn’t going to love her answer… He didn’t let it go, though, “Darla, c’mon… IContinue reading “Another Day, Another Dream”
Perfume, Nostalgia and Tea
He was overcome by the scent of her perfume, the same his wife had worn all through their short marriage. “I’m sorry. I can’t do this,” he said, when their lips were less than a centimeter apart. She pulled back, her eyes wide with surprise, “Did I do something wrong, Stephen?” “No… No, it’s nothingContinue reading “Perfume, Nostalgia and Tea”
Angry Letter
The blank page on her desk felt like an accusation. It was mocking her, really, with its edging of vines and flowers. Even the playful bunny in the corner appeared to be laughing at her. “Shut it, Bunny!” She closed her eyes and massaged her temples for a moment, then sighed and opened them again.Continue reading “Angry Letter”
Trimming the Tree
They had the perfect tree this year, she thought, primping the branches to make the tree the exact triangular shape she wanted… Except… “William!” “Yes, Dear,” he appeared in the doorway, well into his third glass of scotch. “William, Darling, did you not notice how misshapen this brunch was when you picked out the tree?Continue reading “Trimming the Tree”
Getting Ready
He placed the flower on his lapel and attempted a smile in the mirror. His reflection sent him back a feeble sort of smile, overshadowed by the sadness in his eyes, ” Stop it!” he yelled, slamming his palm on the dresser, “You choose this. You have to be happy!” But two forlorn eyes staredContinue reading “Getting Ready”
Spotlights and Snowflakes
Snow whirled in the yellow light from the streetlight as she posed beneath it. At 4:30 in the afternoon, it was already dark enough for them to have lit. She knew it meant she had to go home soon for dinner but for now, she had the rink to herself and she could practice herContinue reading “Spotlights and Snowflakes”
Heart Song
For as long as anyone could remember, the boy had had a song in his heart. He sang when he got up in the morning, he sang while he was tying his shoes, he sang as he walked to school where the teacher could barely keep him quiet, he even sang in his sleep butContinue reading “Heart Song”
The Trip of a Lifetime
Kevin stood awkwardly near the monument, like the tourist he was, feeling the hot summer sun beating down on his already-reddened shoulders. He felt foolish, but he was taking the picture regardless of how he felt. His mother needed to see it, and it was the least he could do for her. Kevin wasContinue reading “The Trip of a Lifetime”
Natolie Webb 