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The Inevitable by Leslie Sittner
The first few flakes of snow in the air on an autumn day are harbingers of the last few flakes of snow on the ground in April. Or May. Both … Continue reading The Inevitable by Leslie Sittner
Untitled by Ruth Ann Dandrea
Angel feathers, dandelion fluff, the first few flakes of snow on an autumn day.Airy stuff.Insubstantial as bird call.Strong as wind.They have a way of changing everythingeven though they do not … Continue reading Untitled by Ruth Ann Dandrea
Haiku (for Bill McKibben’s prompt) by Nancie Battaglia
Oh boy ski day oneKick, glide, kick, glide, scratch, oops, scratchNever to early
April Haiku by Susan Jefts
One moment, earthshinepure white rain from soundless skysparrow eyes shining North facing windowwe open and then leave openrain dripping off eaves Porch screen undulateslike shadows of heron wingsseeking their shelter … Continue reading April Haiku by Susan Jefts
A Very Smelly April Fool’s Prank by William Gilbert
There are certainly advantages and disadvantages of being the youngest in a family of six children; but being the only boy with five older sisters carries with it a whole … Continue reading A Very Smelly April Fool’s Prank by William Gilbert
Double Reverse by Ruth Ann Dandrea
April First, 2020 How would you feelif today when you finallyagreed to turn on your TV,computer, cell phoneto reconnect with a worldgone wrong, you foundthe news that COVID-19was all some … Continue reading Double Reverse by Ruth Ann Dandrea
April Fool by Kathy DeLong
Before the story our family dynamic needs an explanation. My family had two sets of kids. There were the older kids from Mom’s previous marriage and the younger duo from … Continue reading April Fool by Kathy DeLong
Take Salt, Take Sugar by Susan Jefts
Take this small spoon for salt—a tiny serving in morning for waking,and another for protection. Toss someinto the wind, spread some over yourwintery skin. Spring is just arriving—the windows will … Continue reading Take Salt, Take Sugar by Susan Jefts