I first met Lissa on the battleground of the cafeteria floor. “Oops,” said Jim. Classic obnoxious jock, he’d “accidentally” knocked her milk to the floor Hesitantly, I walked over. “Are you okay?” Lissa shook her head, took out a second carton. “The lunch lady always gives me extra, in case. Is he gone?” Back at […]
Two people. One book. One victor. Memories linger: wooden tables, a dark-haired girl, and oh, those angry hazel eyes. Then, came the lengthy explanation, why I should give the book to you. You remember, the book I had in my hand, because I’d gotten there first. In the end, you won that battle, but I […]
In my memories, I see you there on the horizon, disappearing into sunrise, a fresh, crisp day. A bird heralds the dawn, singing your farewell. Golden light bursts through distant clouds. Grass carpets the ground beneath our feet. A long, cresting breeze builds and blows off the lake surface, lifting your hair into messy, charming […]
No one can see my face and live, you whisper to me through layers of silk. Kneeling on scratchy straw, pen and paper in hand, I begin to draw. No one need ever know it is your hastily-unveiled face I capture in furtive pen strokes. Shading beneath your chin, long-lashed eyes, curving smile. As the […]
It’s the first Wednesday of 2022 and that means the first IWSG Day of 2022. Wait a minute. When did 2022 happen??? The awesome co-hosts for the January 5 posting of the IWSG are Erika Beebe, Olga Godim, Sandra Cox, Sarah Foster, and Chemist Ken! January 5 (optional) question – What’s the one thing about your writing career you regret the […]
Anne Higa 