By Linda McMullen I was the thirteenth princess of my line, and the only one to come to grief. My parents, the King and Queen, taught my sisters and me to be true and kind, to ask questions, and to venerate the spirits of the sky. Father advised us to use our talents wisely. MotherContinue reading “I Know Why the Fox Runs”
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Zephyr
By Billie Daddario Zephyr winds cause pines and aspen to dance Bright hot sun lay languid shadows on rocks A woodpecker and an owl fracture errant solitude Reptile sunning myself against warm smooth granite A million years of ephemeral contractions Decay becomes fodder becomes decay Exhale creation Excellence, perfection, flawless Summer Learn more about BillieContinue reading “Zephyr”
The Church
By Grainne O’Brien “You don’t have to go.” Ciara’s husband entered their bedroom dressed in a navy suit with a bright yellow tie that he was managing to pull off. “Everyone will understand.” Stopping short, he surveyed her unusual stance. “What are you doing, Ci?” His tone was even, but his expression was alert andContinue reading “The Church”
