Fiction Archives – The Sopris Sun

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Jan. 25, 2023

Work in Progress - Jan. 26, 2023

Happy Lunar New Years from Benny Blue #freeradicalpress

Year(s) of the Hare

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Wasting Away
By Deborah Williams
Glenwood Springs

I thought there’d be a pearly gate,
and…

Work in Progress - Jan. 10, 2023

Marble, as seen on Martin Luther King Day around one o'clock in the afternoon. The snow cover there is about the same as last year, says photographer Lynn "Jake" Burton.

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… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Jan. 11, 2023

Work in Progress - Jan. 12, 2023

Photo by Tommy Sands

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
read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Jan. 4, 2023

Work in Progres - Jan. 5, 2022

Art by Benny Blue

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…

Work in Progress - Dec. 29, 2022

Photo by Nancy McAtavey

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… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion By Raleigh Burleigh Published Dec. 21, 2022

Spruce Up The Sun 2022

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… read more →

Locations: Fiction Published Dec. 21, 2022

Work in Progress - Dec. 22, 2022

The Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist solstice celebration combined rituals from the Judeo-Christian and pagan traditions. They honored Chanukah by telling its story, lit a chalice to honor the orbiting of the sun and the planets, cast a circle to honor the indigenous Nuche people and called upon the guardians of the four directions, represented by animal totems. On slips of paper, people wrote down what they want more of in 2023 and what they want to let go of. The papers were placed in a wreath which was ceremoniously burned in the bonfire at the end of the spiral dance where people joined hands and moved in a counterclockwise circle, winding toward its center. The circuits grew ever smaller, just as the days get shorter toward the end of the year. Near the center, at the point that represents the solstice, the dance turned and moved clockwise, bringing people face-to-face. Photo and text by Sue Rollyson

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…

Work in Progress - Dec. 15, 2022

Winnie is ready. Photo by Kenna Crampton

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 hesitateread more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Dec. 7, 2022

Work in Progress - Dec. 8, 2022

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… read more →

Locations: Fiction, Opinion Published Nov. 30, 2022

Work in Progress - Dec. 1, 2022

The late December sun travels through the window a good 20 feet before reaching this manger. The figurines, probably seventy years old , are still expectant. This story never changes. Mary may move closer to the baby one year or a sheep may make its way into the manger. All small changes; well, except for the year GI Joe made his appearance. Photo and text by Nancy McAtavey

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… read more →