I don’t dare to stay long...I said to the mirrorI never wanted tosay goodbye to youI never wanted youto see me cryYou are goneyet you are hereIn my heartIn my soul...I just had to see youto say goodbye
One Last Adventure by Duane L. Herrmann
Two men were out for a drive. They could have been father and son, but were not. They were just friends, the younger one taking the older one for a drive to give him something new to look at and give his wife a break from the need to watch him. He had reached that … Continue reading One Last Adventure by Duane L. Herrmann
The Cake by Linda McKenney
The house was deeply quiet as everyone was asleep. Leaving the coolness of the window fan in her bedroom, she slinked out the door into the July heat of the hallway and a chorus of crickets. Her bedroom was closest to the kitchen. Creeping across the warn linoleum, she knew from foraging experience where to … Continue reading The Cake by Linda McKenney
Fireflies Among the Bedrock by Linda Freedland
I sat, overlooking the green lush hills of Sorrento. I came here to escape. Escape the rejection, the humiliation of a marriage in shambles, the pain of watching the devastated faces of my children. But what’s that expression? You can run but you can’t hide. I was trying to hide. From my family and friends, … Continue reading Fireflies Among the Bedrock by Linda Freedland
As My Mother Told Me by Duane L. Herrmann
It was an early summer evening. The sun had just set. In the gradually increasing darkness, little lights began to rise from the tall grass. As they rose, they also blinked. The evening's serenade had begun. Each hopeful light was signaling for a mate. “Mate with me.” “Mate with me!” Each light blinked its appeal. … Continue reading As My Mother Told Me by Duane L. Herrmann
Schroon Lake Haiku by Leslie Sittner
one-room log cabinisolated in the woodsout-house, spring water darkness. the bonfirefireflies guide us to the dockwhere we catch sunfish toast fish on a stickover fire. dip in buttermelted in soup can lake warm for night swimsbirthday suits always just rightair-dry then pj’s cots in the lean-towe watch the stars before sleepI don’t know it then … Continue reading Schroon Lake Haiku by Leslie Sittner
Operation: Investigation – Exo-three by Duane L. Herrmann
“Gorak!” Barked Team Leader soundlessly. “If you don't comply, you'll be sent back and someone else will finish this Observation!” “Yes, Your Most Excellent Expediency,” Gorak stammered in response. “I will, I will.” “Move your top section slightly back and forth and side to side,” Team Leader reminded Gorak. “And move the top two appendages … Continue reading Operation: Investigation – Exo-three by Duane L. Herrmann
THE FLAVOR OF VINEGAR by Nicky Falck
When Richard ate a pickled red pepper on a dare, it did not invoke a similar degree of risk had he agreed to bungee jump off a cliff, nor did it presage a significant moment of personal growth leading to an uptick in self esteem. Of course peril of some sort must have been part … Continue reading THE FLAVOR OF VINEGAR by Nicky Falck
Proctor is a Mean Old Man by Duane L. Herrmann
“I dare you to write the truth about Mr. Proctor,” Jimmy taunted. “All right. I will!” Terry exclaimed. 'No. Don't do it.” Siri protested. 'Mr. Proctor is a mean old man,' Terry began. 'He won't let us run through his yard. That's the quickest way from my house to Jimmy's. He yells that we should … Continue reading Proctor is a Mean Old Man by Duane L. Herrmann
