In a moment I will hear the chimes of a familial porch I've never been, where the sun warms a spot just for me on the lap of a gentle Father. Dig deep, dig far, close the door on all the noise. Pull me to where no one goes. There, Father waits, to pat my … Continue reading Hear the Chimes
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Winter Longing
Shelter me in fake leaves and fire, the smell of cider or cinnamon. I want the sky to mellow gray, to dream of feasts and coats and fleece. Pull down the growing sun to leave the nights open to lights and tinkle and indoor warmth. I've served my time to heat and watermelon. Hats, glove, … Continue reading Winter Longing
Raising a Hero–Chapter 15
Hal brought me breakfast in bed the next morning. It took quite a bit of maneuvering to extract myself from Gus’s arms, though he ended up waking up anyway. He slunk out of the room with his pants and vest, one of the dapper sets I’d gotten him while in town, mumbling something about splashing … Continue reading Raising a Hero–Chapter 15

