Fiction Archives – Page 20 of 23

Work in Progress – Jan. 26, 2023

by James Steindler January 25, 2023November 17, 2023

Year(s) of the Hare 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023 … Wasting Away By Deborah Williams Glenwood Springs I thought there’d be a pearly gate, and angels to welcome me in. But lying here bored in this wooden box, I wish I’d enjoyed more sin!

Fiction, Opinion, Uncategorized

Work in Progress – Jan. 10, 2023

by James Steindler January 18, 2023November 17, 2023

Hazardous Lunch By Deborah Holt Williams Glenwood Springs I packed myself lunch back on Friday, but then I bought pizza instead. My nose just detected the lunch I neglected. I sniff toward my locker with dread. The stench emanates down the hallway. Even zombies would gag, and then run! Squid sushi forgotten, now toxically rotten. […]

Fiction, Opinion, Uncategorized

Work in Progress – Jan. 12, 2023

by James Steindler January 11, 2023November 17, 2023

Light at night By Just Jim Glenwood Springs Carbondale is lit Just take a stroll But, first let the moon sit Then imbibe Main Street’s soul Chandeliers gleam Bringing saloons to life As conversations stream A moment to set aside strife For many, the long drive From Aspen to home Lights scream by as sight […]

Fiction, Opinion, Uncategorized

Work in Progres – Jan. 5, 2022

by James Steindler January 4, 2023November 17, 2023

Share your works in progress with readers by emailing illustrations, creative writings and poetry to fiction@soprissun.com The Resourceful Elf: Part Two By Tom Mercer Former Carbondalian Continued from Dec. 22, 2022 Work in Progress page Snuffles the Elf was at a loss. He was no longer one of Santa’s helpers due to an error he […]

Fiction, Opinion, Uncategorized

Work in Progress – Dec. 29, 2022

by James Steindler December 28, 2022November 17, 2023

December Ends By Nancy McAtavey Carbondale On this last afternoon of the year, I light my window candles early. I do not want darkness in my home tonight. As I walk from room to room, turning on each white bulb, I am flooded with memories of Christmastime. When I was young, as young as I […]

Fiction, Opinion, Uncategorized

Spruce Up The Sun 2022

by Raleigh Burleigh December 21, 2022November 17, 2023

Among so many great choices this year, The Sopris Sun had a difficult time selecting a single winner for the annual “Spruce Up The Sun” contest. Here are our top choices, and many runners-up. Ryker Demeyer, grade 2 Ina Stuart, grade 4 Piper Hansen, grade 4 Ella Demeyer, grade 5 Anabelle Sartin, grade 2 Josie […]

Fiction, Uncategorized

Work in Progress – Dec. 22, 2022

by James Steindler December 21, 2022November 17, 2023

Hello Darkness By Jampa Carbondale It’s that time of year When darkness drops without dusk And crushes the light. The Resourceful Elf By Tom Mercer Former Carbondalian Snuffles the Elf had mixed feelings about the coming Christmas. Santa had selected Snuffles to oversee the maintenance and upgrading of his sleigh just over 100 years ago, […]

Fiction, Opinion, Uncategorized

Work in Progress – Dec. 15, 2022

by James Steindler December 14, 2022November 17, 2023

Winter finds its way By Just Jim Glenwood Springs We’ve been waiting For you to stick around Settle on the hills And pile on the pass Dogs wear you On their snouts As cats hesitate To skim your surface Skiers cut through Like butter As you bite finger tips And little toes So Mothers dress […]

Fiction, Opinion, Uncategorized

Work in Progress – Dec. 8, 2022

by James Steindler December 7, 2022November 17, 2023

The last Christmas By Shelly Merriam Dec. 25, 2009 The square table was set for four A homespun family cloth and folded napkins Cobalt blue heirloom dinnerware and goblets It all came from another table in another time The small tree, unpacked from its box stood taller than its three-foot reach Illuminated, the branches gently […]

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Work in Progress – Dec. 1, 2022

by James Steindler November 30, 2022November 17, 2023

December First Nancy McAtavey Carbondale Continued from “The House at #45” on the Nov. 24 Work in Progress page December 1. This is the day that I have been waiting for. Today, after school Aunt Kitty and I will finish the nativity scene and light the window candles for the first time. But, this is […]