A Dog’s Prayer
By Margaret Franz
Glenwood Springs
Every day, my beautiful border collie Jack and I slowly walk up Red Mountain for our morning meditation. He smells the bushes and walks, stride for stride with me, as I recite the beautiful poem from Tich Nhat… read more →
The Apple Tree
By Isabelle Levine, age 9
It is autumn and my apples are ripening. Soon the whole Lee Family will come to my trunk for a grand party.
My leaves are shaking with excitement for that day to come. I love all the… read more →
Stormbringer
JM Jesse
Glenwood Springs
Wind chimes clang wildly
Sky darkens as gale winds wail
Chimes summon thunder
The uncommon turn
By Jeanne Souldern
Carbondale
What…
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By Melissa Sidelinger
There are moments in your life that change everything; that send you down a path of no return; that draw a line of black ink down the page of your story clearly delineating the life you lived before, and your… read more →
The Day of the Troubadours
By Kitty Riley
A band of troubadours came into town
Traveling from far beyond
Their instruments with them all around
And stories to pass on.
The day was hot and… read more →
The Sopris Sun introduces the Work in Progress section which serves to highlight the ample creativity among the local community. Submissions are swept with an exceptionally light edit to preserve the creators intended voice and style.
The Story-Teller and his Dog
By Tom Mercer
My…
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